Broadband Development Conference

Peter Voderberg

BroadbandOhio, Founding Chief

Peter Voderberg is a forward-thinking leader who serves as the founding Chief of BroadbandOhio, which was created to serve as the access point for the industry and the public for coordinating the state’s broadband efforts. BroabandOhio is an office within the Ohio Department of Development dedicated to bringing high-speed internet access to every resident in Ohio – regardless of where they live or work. In his role as Chief, Peter spearheads initiatives to enhance broadband access and digital opportunity, ensuring all Ohioans can participate in the modern economy. Peter’s career, which includes being named the Citizen of the Year in 2023 by the Ohio Library Council, has been marked by a commitment to technology-driven public service. He has experience in all three branches of government and has worked for two governors, the Third District Court of Appeals, and the Ohio Legislature. Peter earned his J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law and has a bachelor’s degree in English from The Ohio State University.

All Sessions by Peter Voderberg

12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
General Session Ballroom

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 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 Render CEO Stephen Rose, US Ignite Co-founder and CEO Dr. Nick Maynard, and Peter Voderberg from BroadbandOhio on how federal investments can be leveraged to deploy connected infrastructure, IoT sensors, and machine learning models at the state and local levels.  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. 

2:45 pm - 4:00 pm
General Session Ballroom

Happy Hour & Agree or Bullshit - Round 2

No Slides, No Safe Answers. No Hiding. The extremely popular session returns, this time to close out Mountain Connect. Easily the most celebrated keynote session in 2025, we’re making “Agree or Bullshit” even better. This time we are starting off this session with a Happy Hour. Things take a turn when we give the audience the signs. They get to vote, debate and help decide what industry believes - and what it doesn't.