Keynote and Lunch: Leveraging High-Speed Broadband for Real-World AI Deployment

Keynote: From Infrastructure to Intelligence: Leveraging High-Speed Broadband for Real-World AI Deployment

As states move closer to universal broadband coverage through state-led initiatives like BroadbandOhio, led by Chief Peter Voderberg, the next critical frontier is leveraging this robust infrastructure to power next-generation technologies such as artificial intelligence. This session will explore tangible AI use cases in energy, public safety, and transportation, featuring insights from US Ignite Co-founder and CEO Dr. Nick Maynard on how federal investments can be leveraged to deploy connected infrastructure, IoT sensors, and machine learning models at the state and local levels. Additionally, NCTA President & CEO Cory Gardner will detail the spectrum and network capabilities required to anchor America's AI advantage. Attendees will leave with a clear roadmap of how state/local governments and operators can shift from deployment to innovation, ensuring that newly connected regions are fully prepared to lead in the AI-driven economy.