I just received the following from GrantStation:
Conference Focuses on Bridging the Digital Divide
Building the Broadband Economy 2007
Building the Broadband Economy 2007 is an international meeting place and idea exchange for local government officials, nonprofit executives and educators, and private-sector executives in telecom, IT, finance, real estate, and consulting. The conference offers a global perspective on the best ways to create broadband infrastructure, attract knowledge workers, foster innovation, and implement e-government programs that contribute to economic growth and bridge the digital divide. This is a unique opportunity to learn from the world’s experts how to adapt, at the community level, to today’s economic realities. The conference will be held May 17-18, 2007, in Brooklyn, NY. Visit the website listed above for registration information.
My favorite thing about the conference is the recognition that the digital divide is a broadband issue. We’re no longer talking about getting pokey connections to the hinterlands or inner city – we’re talking about broadband! Also I love the range of expected attendees – from nonprofit execs to real estate folks. It’s a sweeping topic that isn’t just for IT anymore.
