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ISOC Live posted: "On Tuesday March 29 2022 from 1pm-4pm EDT (17:00-20:00 UTC) Next Century Cities hosts the 2022 Bipartisan Tech Policy Conference. A variety of local leaders, broadband advocates, and researchers will explore the theme "Next is Now". Topics include: prepar" </span>
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<p style="direction:ltr;font-size:14px;line-height:1.4em;color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;margin:0px 0px 1em"><a style="color:rgb(37,133,178)" href="http://livestream.com/internetsociety/bipartisantech2022" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://isoc.live/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bipartisantech2022-300x169.png" alt="livestream" width="300" height="169" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin-bottom: 12px; clear: both; float: right; margin-left: 1em; padding: 4px; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204);"></a>On <strong>Tuesday March 29 2022</strong> from <strong>1pm-4pm</strong> EDT (17:00-20:00 UTC) <strong><a style="color:rgb(37,133,178)" href="https://nextcenturycities.org/" target="_blank">Next Century Cities</a></strong> hosts the <strong><a style="color:rgb(37,133,178)" href="https://nextcenturycities.org/bipartisantech/" target="_blank">2022 Bipartisan Tech Policy Conference</a></strong>. A variety of local leaders, broadband advocates, and researchers will explore the theme "<strong>Next is Now</strong>". Topics include: preparing communities to be grant-ready, improving data collection, and understanding the impact of digital equity. Keynote speakers are <strong>Commissioner</strong> <strong>Teri Freehling</strong> of Berrien County, MI and <strong>Grace Simrall</strong>, Chief of Innovation and Technology for Louisville, KY. This virtual event will be simulcast live via a partnership with the <strong><a style="color:rgb(37,133,178)" href="https://isoc-dc.org" target="_blank">Internet Society Washington DC Chapter</a></strong>.</p>
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<p style="direction:ltr;font-size:14px;line-height:1.4em;color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;margin:0px 0px 1em"><strong>14:10 Reaching the People We Serve</strong><br><strong>Paolo Balboa</strong>, Senior Programs and Data Manager, National Digital Inclusion Alliance<br><strong>Peggy Schaffer</strong>, Executive Director, Connect Maine<br><strong>Kathryn Greiner</strong>, Administrator, City of Condon, Oregon<br><strong>Ryan Collins</strong>, Broadband Coordinator, Buckeye Hills Regional Council</p>
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