BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Fiber Broadband Association - ECPv6.7.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fiberbroadband.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Fiber Broadband Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240904T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240904T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T233432 CREATED:20240829T204038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T203055Z UID:10000262-1725444000-1725445800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 36 - Status of Fiber in Europe and Around the Globe DESCRIPTION:Vincent Garnier\, Director General FTTH Council Europe\, will discuss the current status of Fiber in Europe and the key initiatives of the FTTH Council in Europe and of the Fiber Council Global Alliance. Fiber is having a significant positive impact on economic development\, sustainability\, and is elevating the quality of life for communities around the world. Gary and Vincent will be joining Fiber for Breakfast from the FCGA Global Summit in Kuala Lumpur and will share the latest global stats\, research\, and trends for Fiber deployment. \nSpecial Guest: \n\n\n\n\n \nVincent Garnier \nDirector General \nFTTH Council Europe \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-36-status-of-fiber-in-europe-and-around-the-globe/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240911T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240911T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T233432 CREATED:20240909T202147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T202147Z UID:10000266-1726048800-1726050600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 37 - The Indigenous Connectivity Institute: Advancing Digital Equity Among Indigenous Communities in Canada & the US DESCRIPTION:Retaining sovereignty while tackling the digital divide remains challenging for Indigenous communities across Canada. Education\, workforce development\, funding\, and community participation all require unique skillsets to get a Nation’s buy-in. Finding the resources and the people to help make these dreams a reality can pose a significant hurdle in connecting these communities to high-speed broadband. \nThe Indigenous Connectivity Institute is leading the charge to help these communities get the education and resources to build their own internet networks. Join Gary Bolton as he sits down with Mark Buell and Frank Horn to discuss the unique challenges and solutions to help spur internet connectivity across Indigenous lands. \nSpecial Guests: \n\nMark Buell\, Director of Indigenous Programs\, The Indigenous Connectivity Institute\nFrank Horn\, Director – Workforce Development\, The Indigenous Connectivity Institute\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-37-the-indigenous-connectivity-institute-advancing-digital-equity-among-indigenous-communities-in-canada-the-us/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T140000 DTSTAMP:20241105T233432 CREATED:20240828T221336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T142629Z UID:10000261-1726059600-1726063200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Leveraging CX to Support Revenue Growth DESCRIPTION:In an increasingly complex world of broadband competition and the exploding industry of connected devices\, providers face the heavy burden of supporting their customers and identifying a strategy to differentiate and compete in the crowded space. Many look at these topics solely as problems\, but Ozmo’s unique perspective on support and differentiation provides a path to growth using these topics as opportunities to drive sales\, loyalty\, and retention. \n\n\nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn about:\n\n\nSupport’s role in accelerating the adoption of value-added services\nCustomer experience driving NPS and reducing churn\nHow advancements in customer support tools drive new revenue and improve customer experience\n…and more\n\n\n\nPresented by: \nDaniel Fithian\, Sr. Account Executive\, Ozmo \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-leveraging-cx-to-support-revenue-growth/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Ozmo_logo_MD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T150000 DTSTAMP:20241105T233432 CREATED:20240815T131427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T203721Z UID:10000254-1726149600-1726153200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Dominando la Interconexión: Mejores Prácticas para ISPs y Telcos DESCRIPTION:Ante un mercado competitivo y una creciente demanda de banda ancha\, los ISPs\, telcos y proveedores de servicios deben equilibrar el rendimiento de la red\, los costos y la resiliencia para garantizar experiencias excepcionales a los suscriptores y construir una lealtad duradera en los clientes.\nÚnete a Kentik en una sesión informativa sobre las mejores prácticas para optimizar el borde de tu red y mejorar tu estrategia de interconexión. Kentik ofrecerá ideas prácticas sobre cómo gestionar el rendimiento\, maximizar las eficiencias y minimizar los costos asociados con los proveedores de tránsito\, pares e intercambios de internet (IXes). Este seminario web está diseñado para ayudarte a mantenerte a la vanguardia en una industria dinámica y asegurar que las operaciones de tu red sean tanto efectivas como rentables. \nLos asistentes aprenderán a: \n\nReducir los costos de interconexión: Aprender estrategias para entender\, gestionar y reducir los gastos asociados con las interconexiones de red.\nOptimizar el Peering con PeeringDB: Utilizar los datos de PeeringDB para refinar tus estrategias de peering e IX para un rendimiento óptimo.\nMonitorear el enrutamiento BGP: Aprovechar los datos de RouteViews para monitorear y gestionar eficazmente el enrutamiento BGP\, asegurando un rendimiento robusto de la red.\nIdentificar fuentes de tráfico: Descubrir qué OTTs y CDNs están generando tu tráfico para gestionar y optimizar mejor los recursos de tu red.\n\n \n \n Regístrate aquí URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/dominando-la-interconexion-mejores-practicas-para-isps-y-telcos/ CATEGORIES:LATAM Webinar,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/kentik-primary.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240918T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240918T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T233432 CREATED:20240913T181714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T181714Z UID:10000269-1726653600-1726655400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 38 - Connecting North America: Above and Below the 49th Parallel DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Telecommunications Association (“CTA”) and Fiber Broadband Association (“FBA”) share many similar priorities including how each helps the industry\, and its members\, connect and invest in communities as a means of creating paths to better economic futures. While the realities of connecting everyone\, everywhere vary on each side of the border based on different regulatory environments\, demographics\, and geographies\, telecommunications providers in both countries are investing significantly to expand and enhance connectivity to homes and businesses across North America. Join CTA President and CEO\, Robert Ghiz\, and FBA President and CEO\, Gary Bolton\, for a conversation about the similarities and differences of closing the digital divide in the U.S. and Canada. \nSpecial Guest: \n\n\n\n\n \nRobert Ghiz \nPresident and CEO \nCanadian Telecommunications Association \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-38-connecting-north-america-above-and-below-the-49th-parallel/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T140000 DTSTAMP:20241105T233432 CREATED:20240904T191758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T192904Z UID:10000265-1727182800-1727186400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - OpenPON: The Open Architecture-Based Solution Trend Re-Energizing the Fiber Broadband Market DESCRIPTION:Attendees will learn how industry-wide OpenPON-based architectural solutions provide new flexible\, scalable\, and future-proof alternatives to traditional proprietary systems. These solutions empower service providers to select best-in-class components that align with their unique needs. \nThe presentation will highlight the key benefits of OpenPON\, including cost savings\, simplified network management\, enhanced scalability for growing networks\, and compatibility with a wide range of hardware and software. It’s an ideal session for service providers aiming to optimize and expand their broadband deployment strategies. \nThree key points that attendees will learn from the presentation: \n1. What is OpenPON? \na. What does it mean to be an Open Architecture Solution? \nb. How does it differ from current closed Fiber solutions? \n2. What is the Value Proposition\, & how can it benefit service providers looking to expand their Fiber footprint? \na. Explore how OpenPON solutions deliver significantly lower OpEx & CapEx\, offer flexibility through scalability\, & enable best-in-class solutions through interoperability. \n3. Who is offering OpenPON? \na. An introduction to the key players offering OpenPON alternatives in the Fiber market. \nPresented by: \nBradley H. Joe\, Senior Director of Product Strategy\, Comtrend \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-openpon-the-open-architecture-based-solution-trend-re-energizing-the-fiber-broadband-market/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Comtrend-Logo_Gray_Pantone-425-C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240925T103000 DTSTAMP:20241105T233432 CREATED:20240903T180647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T214425Z UID:10000264-1727258400-1727260200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 39 - Permitting Success Strategies for ISPs and Local Governments DESCRIPTION:We are at a critical moment when broadband infrastructure funding is at an all-time high due to the Broadband Equity\, Access\, and Deployment (BEAD) program —the single largest broadband program in U.S. history. This historic level of funding creates an opportunity to bring high-speed internet access to every community in America and close the digital divide. \nHistoric levels of funding will accelerate broadband network construction\, putting enormous pressure on local governments responsible for permitting infrastructure construction within municipal boundaries. These processes take time and resources\, and not every government is equipped for the coming wave of construction. This is especially true in rural areas\, where municipal resources are lowest and BEAD activity will be highest. \nEffective and efficient permitting processes are critical for ISPs and local governments to successfully deploy broadband networks that will give every American community modern connectivity. Permitting Success Strategies for ISPs and Local Governments a paper offering solutions for permitting was published on September 4\, 2024 by the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society. Please join the author of the paper and permitting experts who will discuss the paper and its content. \nSpecial Guests: \n\nDrew Garner\, Director of Policy Engagement\, Benton Institute for Broadband & Society\nIan Linssen\, Assistant to the City Manager\, City of Mesa\nBailey Edenburn\, Manager\, Champaign County Farm Bureau\nCarsi Mitzner\, Government Affairs Director\, Brightspeed\n\nAdditional guests are being finalized. \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-39-permitting-success-strategies-for-isps-and-local-governments/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T140000 DTSTAMP:20241105T233432 CREATED:20240816T160622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T160814Z UID:10000258-1727269200-1727272800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - HyperFiber Gains 10x Installation Capacity with Field Service Automation & Enterprise Asset Management DESCRIPTION:Join Steve Johns\, CRO\, Field Squared\, as he talks with Justin Nelson\, COO and EVP of Engineering and Operations at HyperFiber\, a dynamic startup fiber provider. \n\nDiscover how HyperFiber successfully implemented Field Squared to scale their installation capacity from one or two per day to 20\, all without increasing headcount.\nLearn how they enhanced operational efficiency without the need for additional dispatch personnel\nHear how they streamlined their documentation and reporting processes.\nLearn about Field Squared’s highly configurable Field Service Automation and Enterprise Asset Management Solution.\n\nThis webinar is particularly valuable for field service operations managers considering the adoption or replacement of field service or asset management software solutions. \nPresented by: \n\nSteve Johns\, CRO\, Field Squared\nJustin Nelson\, COO and EVP of Engineering and Operations\, HyperFiber\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-hyperfiber-gains-10x-installation-capacity-with-field-service-automation-enterprise-asset-management/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Field-Squared-Logo-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T150000 DTSTAMP:20241105T233432 CREATED:20240913T140753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T140753Z UID:10000267-1727359200-1727362800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Evolución de las redes preconectorizadas DESCRIPTION:En este webinar\, descubrirá cómo las nuevas tecnologías están revolucionando la manera de asegurar un rendimiento óptimo en redes preconectorizadas de telecomunicaciones\, permitiendo despliegues más rápidos y confiables. Nos sumergiremos en la tecnología innovadora de las soluciones preconectorizadas en planta externa\, los avances clave que están transformando la instalación y el mantenimiento de redes de fibra óptica en entornos exigentes. Analizaremos en detalle las características técnicas que hacen de estas nuevas tecnologías la elección ideal para despliegues eficientes\, destacando su diseño modular\, su capacidad de integrarse fácilmente en diversas soluciones de red\, y cómo su tecnología universal simplifica los despliegues sin sacrificar la confiabilidad ni el rendimiento. Este webinar es imprescindible para profesionales que buscan estar al tanto de las mejores prácticas y las tendencias más recientes en soluciones preconectorizadas para redes de planta externa. \n \n \n Register here URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/evolucion-de-las-redes-preconectorizadas/ LOCATION:Go to Webinar CATEGORIES:LATAM Webinar,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/4.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR