NextGenWeb was blogging, tweeting and conducting interviews today at the Internet Innovation Alliance’s Symposium “Developing a National Broadband Strategy: Deployment, Adoption and the Stimulus.”
The importance of universal broadband access was stated many different ways throughout the event. However, the variety of voices there promoting broadband deployment speaks volumes. The audience heard from a governor, an NBA All-Star and an online education company CEO…to name just a few.
West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin delivered the keynote speech, addressing how far his state has come in expanding access and the importance of public-private partnerships.
Chris Bosh, NBA All-Star, blogger and Toronto Raptor, made an appearance to talk about the promise of technology, and how he is utilizing broadband.
The morning panel featured diverse voices. Ron Packard, CEO and founder of K12, Inc. spoke about the growth of online education and how the Internet is giving students across the country access to a quality education. NextGenWeb caught up with him after for an { interview}.
We’ve posted already on John Horrigan’s new study for the Pew Internet and American Life Project. It shows that broadband is soaring in popularity across demographics. Here’s our conversation with John on his latest findings.
Lots of diverse people. One consistent theme: Broadband is the future—and the time is now for our nation to push to see that its opportunities reach everyone.
John Horrigan, Pew Internet and American Life
Ron Packard, CEO and founder of K12
West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin
Chris Bosh
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