Regional Broadband Forum On October 30, COG will host a Regional Broadband Forum, a collaborative discussion about the role of government in broadband technologies. The purpose of the forum is to discuss what the metropolitan Washington region should do about broadband, as well as educate participants about current activities in this region and across the country. Where: COG Board Room (click here for directions) When: October 30, 2006, 9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m. Agenda 8:30 a.m. - 9:00a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00a.m. - 9:15a.m. Welcome and Introductions 9:15a.m. - 10:00a.m. Morning Keynote James Baller Senior Principal The Baller Herbst Law Group, P.C. 10:00a.m. - 10:15a.m. Break 10:15a.m. - 11:00a.m. Morning Breakout Session SWOT Analysis of Municipal Broadband 11:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Conclusion of Breakout Session 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. Lunch and Afternoon Keynote Tony Perez Director, Office of Broadband Communications City of Seattle, Washington 1:00p.m. - 3:00p.m. Town Hall Meeting: Municipal Broadband Next Steps 3:00p.m. Adjourn Click here to register Contact: Chris Willey Phone: 202.962.3220