Strategy To Action November 13, 2012 Steve Peters Steve Peters Arizona Telecommunications and Information Council

Welcome Presented By l Arizona Telecommunications and Information Council l Digital Arizona Program and The Digital Arizona Council l Many government and nonprofit organizations and associations Welcome l Mike Whipple, Chair, ATIC l Aaron Sandeen, Deputy Director, Arizona Department Of Administration and State Chief Information Officer and Chair, Digital Arizona Council

The Summit Why The Summit l Like water, roads and electricity high speed connections to the Internet are critical infrastructure for Arizona communities l Arizona’s citizens must also have access to technologies such as computers, smart phones, entertainment devices. l They must have the ability to use those technologies effectively l Many tribal, rural and other underserved communities do not have fast and affordable broadband connections l Many Arizonans do not have access to, cannot afford, or are not prepared to use these technologies to participate effectively in the Digital World.

Digital Arizona Program ASET, Arizona Strategic Enterprise Technology Office created Digital Arizona Program (DAP) to develop strategies to: l expedite deployment of affordable high speed broadband services to rural communities l enable rural communities and citizens to use next generation Broadband to support education and eLearning, Telemedicine, Public Safety, Economic Development and more l This Summit is a part of their outreach initiatives Arizona Strategic Enterprise Technology Office, a division of the Arizona Department Of Administration received federal stimulus money to create the Digital Arizona Program (DAP) that will develop strategies to:

Summit Events What’s Happening Today l Plenary Session l Keynote, featuring Michael Price, Executive Director, Coalition For A Connected West l Best Practices Workshops l Technology Showcase l Public Policy Forum l AfterTheSummit Networking & Tech Showcase

Summit Events What You Will Experience l Get an Overview Of The Digital Arizona Program l Hear About The Strategic Plan l See some of the latest and greatest technologies and services l Discover amazing ways that the Internet can benefit communities for eLearning, Telemedicine and TeleHealth, Jobs and Economic Development, Public Safety, and more l Network, Network and Network l Explore public policies that will encourage investment in, and deployment of, affordable high speed Internet

A Special Thanks

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Exhibitors

Arizona Telecommunications And Information Council

Arizona Telecommunications and Information Council l Engages in initiatives and guides adoption of public policies that enable access to advanced telecommunications services and information technologies l Public and private partners include: – Large and small businesses – Health care, economic development, consumer organizations – Libraries, educational institutions, – Arizona Corporation Commission and legislature, local and state government agencies – Information technology and telecommunications companies

ATIC Initiatives l Initiatives and guidance for adoption of public policies that enable access to advanced telecommunications services and information technologies, such as broadband l Advocacy for SB1402 “The Digital Arizona Highways Bill,” l Public-private partnership participation and management for grants and projects l Convener of regional telecom roundtables and summits for stakeholder engagement/action l Public Meetings on critical telecom issues, technologies, companies, and markets

ATIC Initiatives l Free monthly Newsletter and Calendar of Arizona Telecom, Technology & Economic Development Events available online and by l Advocate for cyber security in Arizona and forums to educate and to promote best practices in cyber security l ATIC’s Strategy Committee provides leadership in telecom policy and planning l Creation of the Arizona Telecommunications and Information (ATI) Institute for managing grants in telecommunications, education and applied research

Summit Workshops and Logistics

Workshops l Regional & Community Planning How To Get Your Community Connected l eLearning and Collaboration Changing The Way We Educate and Communicate l Broadband Means Jobs and Economic Development l Broadband and Public Safety Saving lives and property l Telemedicine and Telehealth Saving Money and Improving Healthcare l Public Policy Forum Want More and Better Broadband for your Community Local Policy Matters Workshops morning and afternoon Public Policy Forum afternoon only

Summit Schedule 8:00 -9:00 Registration, Networking and Exhibitors 9:00-10:15 Welcome Plenary Session 10:15 – 10:45 Break, Networking and Exhibitors 11:00 – 12:00 Best Practices Workshops 12:00 - 1:15 Lunch, Networking, Exhibitors, Keynote 1:45 – 2:45 Best Practices Workshops 1:30 – 3:15 Public Policy Forum 2:45 - 3:15 Break, Networking and Exhibitors 3:15 - 4:00 Closing Plenary Session 4:00 – 6:30 AfterTheSummit Networking and Tech Showcase

Workshop Schedule 11:00 am - 12:00 am -- Best Practices Workshops 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm -- Lunch, Networking, Tech Showcase 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm -- Best Practices Workshops 1:30 pm – 3:15 pm -- Public Policy Forum Workshops Morning & Afternoon WorkshopRoom Community PlanningPalo Verde 1 Economic DevelopmentPalo Verde 2 eLearning/EducationPalo Verde 3 TelemedicineCrismon Public SafetySirrine Public Policy Forum Only In Afternoon Public Policy ForumTheater Workshop Locations