RESILIENT CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE LEADERS SUMMIT

NOV 5 - 7 / CHARLESTON, SC

November is Critical Infrastructure Month.
Our world increasingly relies on resilient critical infrastructure.
Join cross-sector leaders to discuss America getting ready for the road ahead in a creative, inspiring setting.Chatham House Rule.
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Summit for Infrastructure Leaders & Luminaries

At this invitation-only summit, cross-sector experts will discuss the most critical infrastructure challenge: resilience. Learn how to build networks that withstand disruption, protect essential services, and keep communities connected when it matters most.From there, we’ll make sure every state is ready for BEAD post-award. Broadband leaders will work side by side on strategies to strengthen oversight, streamline compliance, and deliver on the promise of BEAD.Discussions will be held under Chatham House Rule.

Scott Woods
Thomas Tyler
Bree Maki
Chandler Vaughan
Kimberly Glineski
Vallary Bullard
Kim Martinell
Thomas Lochner
Carlo Carino
Tamarah Holmes
Glen Howie
Brent Legg
Sally Doty
Jim Stritzinger
Rebecca Dilg
Chad Bolling
Gene Logan
Rachel Merlo
Brian Mitchell
Erin Benal
Shannan Williams
Mike Sanders
Leslie Durham
Tonya Witherspoon
Jimmy Jones

COLLABORATE IN A MAGICAL SETTING

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CHARLESTON, SC

Agenda

These times & topics are tentative and subject to change.

Wednesday, November 5th
6:00pm - 7:30pm Welcome Reception Dewberry Hotel Rooftop Soak up the best skyline views in Charleston under a glowing full moon. Mingle over craft cocktails, oyster shucking, and live Sweetgrass basket weaving.
7:30pm - 9:00pm Dinner Dewberry Hotel Rooftop Join us for a casual evening of dinner and connection, with welcome remarks from South Carolina State Broadband Director Jim Stritzinger.

Thursday, November 6th
7:45am - 8:30am Breakfast Hotel Bennett
8:30am - 8:40am Opening
8:40am - 9:35am Building Resilient Critical Infrastructure Special address offering a practical roadmap for states to build resilient critical infrastructure, creating secure, reliable networks that protect communities and enable long-term growth.
9:35am - 9:50am Life After BEAD: The Future of Your Office Explore life after BEAD as state broadband offices evolve into long-term stewards, building the systems that keep every community connected.
9:50am - 10:10am Break
10:10am - 10:50am Roundtable Conversation: Resilient Critical Infrastructure as an Economic Catalyst An expert conversation exploring the link between infrastructure resilience and stronger state economic outcomes.
10:50am - 11:00am Resilient Critical Infrastructure in Action: Clemson University
11:00am - 11:15am Resilience in Action: Water Fiber Project in Rural Louisiana
11:15am - 11:30am Impact of Vandalism and Theft on Broadband Infrastructure
11:30am - 12:05pm Resilience in Action: Perspectives from State Broadband Leaders Insights from state broadband leaders on redundancy, cybersecurity, and climate adaptation to harden networks and maximize long-term reliability of BEAD-funded deployments.
12:05pm - 1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm - 1:30pm BoB Data Download: National Trends & State Snapshots A review of national BoB trends, followed by rapid-fire state snapshots on technology mix, locations served and percent coverage, and comparisons to pre-BoB baselines.
1:30pm - 2:10pm Inside NTIA Curing: Comparing State Feedback A fast-paced review of NTIA curing feedback on state final proposals, highlighting top takeaways and cross-state similarities and differences.
2:10pm - 2:20pm Navigating BEAD BABA and Supply Chain Constraints A concise briefing on supply chain headwinds, BEAD BABA compliance, and other market constraints shaping state broadband office execution.
2:20pm - 2:40pm Break
2:40pm - 2:50pm BEAD Performance Measurements in Subgrantee Agreements Learn to navigate Policy Notice requirements for last-mile networks, plan data collection and audit trails, understand testing methodologies and their limits, and set clear reporting expectations for subgrantees.
2:50pm - 3:10pm Navigating the 10-Year BEAD Reporting Journey Open discussion on BEAD's 10-year compliance lifecycle, exploring how state broadband offices manage every stage from initial subgrantee agreements and payment milestones to recurring 90-day reporting.
3:10pm - 3:40pm ARC Demo: Automating Reporting and Compliance
3:40pm - 4:00pm Closing
FOR LEADER SUMMIT GUESTS ONLY 6:00pm - 9:00pm Dinner & Special Activity Step back in time to the Roaring ’20s for an unforgettable dinner experience, complete with live performances and vintage flair.

Stay at the center of it all

The Leaders Summit will be hosted at Hotel Bennett, with a limited number of rooms reserved for attendees.

Government Rate SOLD OUT

Non-Government Rate Sold Out

Steps from the summit

Overflow rooms are available conveniently close to the event.

Government Rate Sold Out

Non-government Rate Sold Out

When should I arrive?

Arrival

Plan to arrive in Charleston, SC on Wednesday November 5th no later than 4pm. Depending on traffic, a car ride to the hotel can take 20-30 minutes. Our Welcome Reception will begin at 6pm EST. Feel free to arrive earlier, get settled, and enjoy the sights nearby!

When should I depart?

Departure

Please plan to depart on Friday November 7th anytime after 11am. Thursday we will have a full day of content with a special offsite visit in the evening that you won't want to miss.

Join Fellow Infrastructure Leaders

With limited availability, time is running out to secure your spot. Register now to secure your spot at the Resilient Critical Infrastructure Leaders Summit @ Charleston. Request an invite now or email us for further assistance.
To request your invite, please include your full name, title and reason for interest. We look forward to connecting with you!