We had no idea what we were doing back in March when we reimagined the annual broadband conference. We are at the halfway point in the conference and I have to say – so far so good thanks to the many people who are showing up – some every day and some popping in or a session or two. Lots of learning, sharing and partnerships forming.

Please join us when you. This week’s schedule is similar to last week – most programming between 11am and 2pm – with one exception: the Tom Friedman Book Club on Friday from 10-11am. Also we are all invited to view Bill Coleman’s presentation as part of the ICF Summit on Wednesday morning.

Here’s the full schedule:

Monday, October 19

• 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
  Digital Office Hours: Creative Connections via Interactive Zoom Programming with Maria Genné, Parker Genné, and Lynnea Doublette, Kairos Alive!
• 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
  Broadband 101: What You Should Expect From Your Broadband Provider by Kristi Westbrock, CTC

Tuesday, October 20

• 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
  Digital Office Hours: Office of Broadband Development Overview of Interactive Map of Broadband Deployment with Diane Wells, Minnesota Office of Broadband Development
• 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
  Broadband 101: Rights of Way Management for Efficient Fiber Deployment by Ken Demlow, HR Green

Wednesday, October 21

• 9:15 – 10:00 am     Smaller Places, Bigger Opportunities presentation from the ICF Virtual Summit | Register here
  Registration is required. Blandin Conference participants are invited to join the ICF Summit at 9:00 am and stay through the morning.
• 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
  Digital Office Hours: Telehealth by Mary DeVany, Great Plains Telehealth Resource and Assistance Center
• 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
  Broadband 101: Conducting Feasibility Studies by Mark Mrla, Finley Engineering

Thursday, October 22

• 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
  Digital Office Hours: Partnership for a ConnectedMN
• 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
  Broadband 101: Creative Partnerships in Cooperative Broadband by Kristy Szabo, VantagePoint

Friday, October 23

• 10:00 am – 11:00 am
  Book Club: Thank You for Being Late by Tom Friedman
  Hosted by Global Minnesota (separate registration required)
• 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
  Digital Office Hours: Community Technology Empowerment Project (CTEP) AmeriCorps program by Joel Krogstad, CTEP Program Director
• 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
  Broadband 101: Federal Broadband Funding Overview by Jessica Zufolo, Magellan