Conference Schedule
    
    
                                                    4:00 PM
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                                                     6:00 PM
                                                        
Registration Room: Marriott Ballroom Foyer
Welcome Reception Room: Marriott Ballroom Foyer
                            Registration Room: Marriott Ballroom Foyer
Welcome Reception Room: Marriott Ballroom Foyer
                                                    7:30 AM
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                                                     9:00 AM
                                                        
Breakfast Room: Marriott Ballroom VI - X
                                                            
9:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Welcome and Rural Associations Update Room: Marriott Ballroom VI - X
Speakers: Jeff Dupree - Moderator, Derrick Owens - Panelist, Michael Romano - Panelist, Dave Duncan - Panelist
                                                        
                                                            
10:45 AM - 11:05 AM
AM Break Room: Marriott Ballroom Foyer
                                                            
11:05 AM - 12:20 PM
Putting the AI in M-AI-N Street Room: Marriott Ballroom VI - X
Speakers: P.J. Louis - Moderator, Alec Mortel - Panelist, Camille Issa - Panelist, Vijay Veggalam - Panelist
                                                        
                                                            
12:20 PM - 1:40 PM
Lunch Room: Marriott Ballroom VI - X
                                                            
1:40 PM - 2:55 PM
Securing Rural Telecom and Overcoming Challenges in a Connected World Room: Marriott Ballroom VI - X
Speakers: Jason Krenzer - Moderator, Deniz Yilmaz - Panelist, Jesse Ketteman - Panelist, Lorna Gilmore - Panelist
                                                        
                                                            
2:55 PM - 6:30 PM
Vendor Showcase/Reception Room: Marriott Ballroom I - V
                            Breakfast Room: Marriott Ballroom VI - X
9:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Welcome and Rural Associations Update Room: Marriott Ballroom VI - X
Speakers: Jeff Dupree - Moderator, Derrick Owens - Panelist, Michael Romano - Panelist, Dave Duncan - Panelist
10:45 AM - 11:05 AM
AM Break Room: Marriott Ballroom Foyer
11:05 AM - 12:20 PM
Putting the AI in M-AI-N Street Room: Marriott Ballroom VI - X
Speakers: P.J. Louis - Moderator, Alec Mortel - Panelist, Camille Issa - Panelist, Vijay Veggalam - Panelist
12:20 PM - 1:40 PM
Lunch Room: Marriott Ballroom VI - X
1:40 PM - 2:55 PM
Securing Rural Telecom and Overcoming Challenges in a Connected World Room: Marriott Ballroom VI - X
Speakers: Jason Krenzer - Moderator, Deniz Yilmaz - Panelist, Jesse Ketteman - Panelist, Lorna Gilmore - Panelist
2:55 PM - 6:30 PM
Vendor Showcase/Reception Room: Marriott Ballroom I - V
                                                    8:00 AM
                                                     - 
                                                     9:30 AM
                                                        
Breakfast Room: Marriott Ballroom V & VI
                                                            
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Basics of Telecommunications Room: Marriott Ballroom I & II
Speakers: Douglas Stine - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Changes Coming to Connect America Fund Compliance Process Room:
Future Broadband Technologies Room: Marriott Ballroom IX & X
Speakers: Bob Stewart - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Tariffed Services and Rate Development for Rate-of-Return Carriers Room: Marriott Ballroom III & IV
Speakers: Susan Boylan - Staff Speaker, Kiwan Lee - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Why Can't Everyone Just Agree With Me, You Know I am Right Room: Bluegrass 1 & 2
Speakers: Donna Forgy - Guest Speaker
                                                        
                                                            
10:45 AM - 11:05 AM
AM Break Room: Marriott Ballroom Foyer
                                                            
11:05 AM - 12:05 PM
Average Schedule Update Room: Bluegrass 1 & 2
Speakers: Shan Lin - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Basic Settlements and NECA Overview – Part 1 Room: Marriott Ballroom VII & VIII
Speakers: Stephen Boylan - Staff Speaker, Alan Schwane - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Beyond the Numbers: Industry Trends and Insights From NECA Data Room: Marriott Ballroom I & II
Speakers: Roman Sysuyev - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Inside the Beltway Room: Marriott Ballroom III & IV
Speakers: Robert Deegan - Staff Speaker
                                                    
USF Support: Legacy Fund Overview Room: Marriott Ballroom VIIII & X
Speakers: Karen Rowland - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
                                                            
12:05 PM - 1:25 PM
Lunch Room: Marriott Ballroom V & VI
                                                            
1:25 PM - 2:40 PM
Advancing IP Interconnection NPRM Room: Marriott Ballroom I & II
Speakers: Bob Stewart - Staff Speaker
                                                    
CBOL Mysteries Revealed Room: Marriott Ballroom III & IV
Speakers: Brandon Gardner - Staff Speaker, Jeff Bodyfield - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Sources of Telcom Revenue Room: Marriott Ballroom VIIII & X
Speakers: Tom Seidl - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
USAC Audit Division Overview and High-Cost Common Findings Room: Marriott Ballroom VII & VIII
Why Can't Everyone Just Agree With Me, You Know I am Right Room: Bluegrass 1 & 2
Speakers: Donna Forgy - Guest Speaker
                                                        
                                                            
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM
PM Break Room: Marriott Ballroom Foyer
                                                            
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Inside the Beltway Room: Marriott Ballroom III & IV
Speakers: Robert Deegan - Staff Speaker
                                                    
Network Modification Considerations Room: Marriott Ballroom I & II
Speakers: Kathy McNary - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Settlements: A Deep Dive From Input to Output Room: Marriott Ballroom VIIII & X
Speakers: Ann Wahba - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Special Access: Rate Management and Application Room: Marriott Ballroom VII & VIII
Speakers: Glen Ramcharan - Staff Speaker, Renata Mahoney - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Tariff 6 and BDS Room: Bluegrass 1 & 2
Speakers: Rosanne Sellinger - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
                            Breakfast Room: Marriott Ballroom V & VI
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Basics of Telecommunications Room: Marriott Ballroom I & II
Speakers: Douglas Stine - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Changes Coming to Connect America Fund Compliance Process Room:
Future Broadband Technologies Room: Marriott Ballroom IX & X
Speakers: Bob Stewart - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Tariffed Services and Rate Development for Rate-of-Return Carriers Room: Marriott Ballroom III & IV
Speakers: Susan Boylan - Staff Speaker, Kiwan Lee - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Why Can't Everyone Just Agree With Me, You Know I am Right Room: Bluegrass 1 & 2
Speakers: Donna Forgy - Guest Speaker
10:45 AM - 11:05 AM
AM Break Room: Marriott Ballroom Foyer
11:05 AM - 12:05 PM
Average Schedule Update Room: Bluegrass 1 & 2
Speakers: Shan Lin - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Basic Settlements and NECA Overview – Part 1 Room: Marriott Ballroom VII & VIII
Speakers: Stephen Boylan - Staff Speaker, Alan Schwane - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Beyond the Numbers: Industry Trends and Insights From NECA Data Room: Marriott Ballroom I & II
Speakers: Roman Sysuyev - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Inside the Beltway Room: Marriott Ballroom III & IV
Speakers: Robert Deegan - Staff Speaker
USF Support: Legacy Fund Overview Room: Marriott Ballroom VIIII & X
Speakers: Karen Rowland - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
12:05 PM - 1:25 PM
Lunch Room: Marriott Ballroom V & VI
1:25 PM - 2:40 PM
Advancing IP Interconnection NPRM Room: Marriott Ballroom I & II
Speakers: Bob Stewart - Staff Speaker
CBOL Mysteries Revealed Room: Marriott Ballroom III & IV
Speakers: Brandon Gardner - Staff Speaker, Jeff Bodyfield - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Sources of Telcom Revenue Room: Marriott Ballroom VIIII & X
Speakers: Tom Seidl - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
USAC Audit Division Overview and High-Cost Common Findings Room: Marriott Ballroom VII & VIII
Why Can't Everyone Just Agree With Me, You Know I am Right Room: Bluegrass 1 & 2
Speakers: Donna Forgy - Guest Speaker
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM
PM Break Room: Marriott Ballroom Foyer
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Inside the Beltway Room: Marriott Ballroom III & IV
Speakers: Robert Deegan - Staff Speaker
Network Modification Considerations Room: Marriott Ballroom I & II
Speakers: Kathy McNary - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Settlements: A Deep Dive From Input to Output Room: Marriott Ballroom VIIII & X
Speakers: Ann Wahba - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Special Access: Rate Management and Application Room: Marriott Ballroom VII & VIII
Speakers: Glen Ramcharan - Staff Speaker, Renata Mahoney - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Tariff 6 and BDS Room: Bluegrass 1 & 2
Speakers: Rosanne Sellinger - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
                                                    7:00 AM
                                                     - 
                                                     8:30 AM
                                                        
Breakfast Room: Marriott Ballroom V & VI
                                                            
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
CBOL Mysteries Revealed Room: Marriott Ballroom VII & VIII
Speakers: Brandon Gardner - Staff Speaker, Jeff Bodyfield - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Future Broadband Technologies Room: Marriott Ballroom VIIII & X
Speakers: Bob Stewart - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Rural Emergency Communication Room: Bluegrass 1 & 2
Speakers: Stela Stefanova - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Sources of Telcom Revenue Room: Marriott Ballroom I & II
Speakers: Tom Seidl - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Tariffed Services and Rate Development for Rate-of-Return Carriers Room: Marriott Ballroom III & IV
Speakers: Susan Boylan - Staff Speaker, Kiwan Lee - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
                                                            
9:45 AM - 10:05 AM
AM Break Room: Marriott Ballroom Foyer
                                                            
10:05 AM - 11:05 AM
Basic Settlements and NECA Overview – Part 2 Room: Marriott Ballroom III & IV
Speakers: Stephen Boylan - Staff Speaker, Alan Schwane - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Making a Splash With CAF ICC Room: Marriott Ballroom I & II
Speakers: Colleen McAuliffe - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Planning Your Trip: A Visitor’s Guide to the NECA Website Room: Bluegrass 1 & 2
Speakers: Steven Gajdos - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Special Access: Rate Management and Application Room: Marriott Ballroom VII & VIII
Speakers: Glen Ramcharan - Staff Speaker, Renata Mahoney - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
USF Support: Legacy Fund Overview Room: Marriott Ballroom VIIII & X
Speakers: Karen Rowland - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
                            Breakfast Room: Marriott Ballroom V & VI
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
CBOL Mysteries Revealed Room: Marriott Ballroom VII & VIII
Speakers: Brandon Gardner - Staff Speaker, Jeff Bodyfield - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Future Broadband Technologies Room: Marriott Ballroom VIIII & X
Speakers: Bob Stewart - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Rural Emergency Communication Room: Bluegrass 1 & 2
Speakers: Stela Stefanova - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Sources of Telcom Revenue Room: Marriott Ballroom I & II
Speakers: Tom Seidl - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Tariffed Services and Rate Development for Rate-of-Return Carriers Room: Marriott Ballroom III & IV
Speakers: Susan Boylan - Staff Speaker, Kiwan Lee - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
9:45 AM - 10:05 AM
AM Break Room: Marriott Ballroom Foyer
10:05 AM - 11:05 AM
Basic Settlements and NECA Overview – Part 2 Room: Marriott Ballroom III & IV
Speakers: Stephen Boylan - Staff Speaker, Alan Schwane - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Making a Splash With CAF ICC Room: Marriott Ballroom I & II
Speakers: Colleen McAuliffe - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Planning Your Trip: A Visitor’s Guide to the NECA Website Room: Bluegrass 1 & 2
Speakers: Steven Gajdos - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
Special Access: Rate Management and Application Room: Marriott Ballroom VII & VIII
Speakers: Glen Ramcharan - Staff Speaker, Renata Mahoney - Staff Speaker
Presentations:
USF Support: Legacy Fund Overview Room: Marriott Ballroom VIIII & X
Speakers: Karen Rowland - Staff Speaker
Presentations: