PLEASE NOTE
THE NEBSA ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING WAS HELD PRIOR TO THE CONFERENCE (2/17/21)
All Times Noted are Eastern
NEBSA 2021 – VIRTUAL CONFERENCE AGENDA
DAY 1: MONDAY - 2/22/21
Unprecedented changes have been established for EBS as the FCC has introduced new rules impacting licensing and operations. This informative session will cover what is happening with the EBS band including: stakeholders, regulatory environment, and business considerations. This session has something of value for everyone interested in EBS.
Presenters – Evan Carb, Principal, Law Offices of Evan D. Carb
Patrick Gossman, Deputy CIO, Wayne State University
Andreas Bitzarakis – Director of Broadband, Select Spectrum
Moderator – Lee Solonche, Executive Director, NEBSA
NEBSA is proud to welcome Amy Shaw, President and CEO of Nine PBS, Saint Louis, Missouri as our 2021 Annual Conference Keynote Speaker. Ms. Shaw has a diverse and unique background including: serving as an inaugural Eisenhower Zhi-Xing Fellow, current chair of the FOCUS St. Louis Board and has led national public media projects focusing on mortgage and financial crisis support. She has also been a national leader for the American Graduate Initiative improving graduation rates and outcomes for youth across the country
Keynote Speaker – Amy Shaw, President, Nine PBS
Moderator – Lee Solonche, Executive Director, NEBSA
The FCC has implemented new rules to EBS beginning April, 27, 2020. Counsel representing numerous EBS licensees will provide a summary on regulatory and legislative changes that impact current and future EBS licensees. Keeping informed on FCC policies has never been more important.
Presenters – Ed Lavergne, Principal, Fish, Richardson, P.C.
Jim Goldstein - Director Technology and Engineering Policy, T-Mobile
Moderator/Presenter - Todd Gray, Partner, Gray, Miller, Parsh, LLP
NEBSA 2021 – VIRTUAL CONFERENCE AGENDA
Day 2: TUESDAY - 2/23/21
5G continues to generate news with the massive expansion of the T-Mobile 2.5 supported network along with increased technological expectations, interest continues to grow. Standards, applications and future developments of 5G will all be discussed.
Presenters - Mark McDiarmid - Senior Vice President, Radio Network Engineering and Development, T-Mobile
Jay Bluhm - Vice President RF and Spectrum Planning, T-Mobile
Stefan Calmerman – Vice President, Network Evolution, Ericsson
Moderator/Presenter – Brenda Watt, NEBSA
As the FCC new rules regarding licensing are implemented, will your organization be prepared? If selling a license is under consideration what are the pros and cons involved? What about valuation? Are there other implications?
Presenters – Donna Balaguer - Principal, Fish, Richardson, P.C.
Andreas Bitzarakis – Director of Broadband, Select Spectrum
Moderator – Lee Solonche, Executive Director, NEBSA
T-Mobile has finalized the acquisition of Sprint and has generated a great deal of news incorporating EBS with a massive 5G rollout. Learn more as we discuss current and potential future operations.
Presenters – Paul McCarthy, Spectrum Development, T-Mobile
Brandon Bullis – Director, Spectrum Management, T-Mobile
Moderator – Eric Smith, Board Chair, NEBSA
COVID has had a major impact on educational organizations. Broadband solutions have had to be deployed for learners of all ages in an unprecedented manner. Examples of innovative technology applications serving communities will be shared.
Presenters – Andi Harpring, Director of Engagement and Learning, Nine PBS
Dr. Keisha Taylor - National Education Administrator, T-Mobile
Dr. Stephanie Frazier – VP of Education, South Carolina ETV
Connie Moise, Director Information Services, Palomar College
Moderator – Eric Breese, Associate Chief Information Officer, Illinois Institute of Technology
NEBSA 2021 – BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY - 3/3/21
Annual meeting of NEBSA Board of Directors
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