Love them or hate them, conferences create a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge and ideas. As we usher in 2024, we wanted to share a list of conferences we felt delivered great value to us as attendees in the past year.
Here is a list of key conferences on our radar for 2024:
State of the Net
February 12, 2024, Washington DC
What makes this conference great? The State of the Net conference features high-level government speakers, but at the same time also heavily promotes attendee networking and engagement outside of the main sessions. Attendees can easily find multiple spaces for quick (or long) conversations with food and coffee available all day long!
Who should attend?
- Anyone building, investing in, or innovating on broadband networks!
- Local government
- Commercial sector
Net Inclusion
February 13-15, Philadelphia, PA
What makes this conference great? The Net Inclusion conference delivers an inspirational experience, showcasing the best practices in the space. Attendees can expect access to a deep well of knowledge on advances in digital inclusion and equity policies, plus plenty of networking opportunities.
Who should attend?
- Anyone committed to digital equity
- Community leaders
- Municipal staff
Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo
May 8-10, 2024, Raleigh, North Carolina
What makes this conference great? This conference brings together a mix of municipal decision makers and those executing local government decisions at the ground level. Attendees can look forward to sessions rich with innovative approaches to smart and connected communities and to forging genuine connections with different organization types – industry, academia, government, and nonprofit.
Who should attend?
- All those interested in becoming a US Ignite Community!
- Municipal leaders
- National Science Foundation CIVIC grantees
- Smart city vendors
MOVE America
September 24-25, 2024, Austin, Texas
What makes this conference great? This conference is packed with information-intensive sessions, making it an excellent learning experience for those interested in the latest in mobility technology.
Who should attend?
- Municipal leaders
- Policy makers
- Academic researchers
- Startups and small businesses in the mobility and energy fields
Association of Defense Communities Installation Innovation Forum
October 28-30, 2024, San Antonio, Texas
What makes this conference great? All levels and types of installation modernization implementers pack this conference – from senior enterprise leadership to installation commanders and business unit leaders. Attendees get exposure to what is happening on the ground for installation modernization.
Who should attend?
- Defense community leaders
- Installation managers
- Smart city vendors
State Science & Technology Institute (SSTI) Annual Conference
Date and location to be announced!
What makes this conference great? Attendees can expect to jump into interactive workshops and engage in multiple networking opportunities. This conference offers insider knowledge of tech-based economic development that can be immediately used and applied.
Who should attend?
- Anyone working to encourage economic growth through science, tech, and innovation
- Academic researchers, directors, staff
- Municipal and nonprofit leaders
- Business and industry representatives
Anchor Nets Annual Conference
Date and location to be announced!
What makes this conference great? Anchor Nets can expand your understanding of the role that anchor institutions (like schools, hospitals, libraries recreation centers) play in driving broadband access and adoption in communities across the globe. Attendees get to hear directly from policymakers about the programs they are working on and engage in fantastic networking sessions.
Who should attend?
- Leaders focused on expanding broadband access to anchor institutions
- Municipal leaders
- Policy makers
- Interest groups
Digital Inclusion Research Forum
Date and location to be announced!
What makes this conference great? This forum showcased diverse and representative panels and speakers – with about 60% of speakers being women! The content features practical insights backed by rigorous research on digital inclusion. There are many opportunities for attendees to explore collaboration with digital inclusion and equity researchers and practitioners.
Who should attend?
- Anyone interested in bridging the gap between digital inclusion research and practice
- Digital inclusion activists
- Policy makers
- Academic researchers
- Interest groups
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Join us on social media (LinkedIn, X, Facebook) as we share insights from the diverse learning and networking experiences these events offer. While this list isn’t exhaustive, it’s a glimpse into the conferences shaping our year ahead. Stay tuned for updates and let’s explore the future of innovation together!