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We're excited to invite you to our 12th Annual SHLB Conference!

The Annual SHLB Conference is the best place to expand your networks and knowledge of all things related to anchor institution broadband. Schools, libraries, telehealth networks, companies, and consultants attend from around the country to learn about their connectivity options.

This year's Conference will have a special focus on the wide variety of federal broadband funding opportunities, including the IIJA Programs, Emergency Connectivity Fund, the Treasury Department Capital Projects Fund, as well as E-rate, Rural Health Care, and digital equity programs.

350+

Attendees

18

Breakout Sessions

100+

Speakers

10+

Hours of Networking

2023 AnchorNets Attendee Quotes


"SHLB is a wonderful organization, and unsurprisingly, it draws an interesting and thoughtful group of attendees and panelists to its conference. I enjoyed the people I met at the conference and learned from them."

"We really enjoy coming to AnchorNets every year, coming to get together with like-minded folks, and really take away a lot of great education and engagement. Working with different groups and helping advocacy on things that we're working on and care about as an organization."

"Full of great speakers, topics were all relevant."


Become A Sponsor 

AnchorNets is the ideal setting to expand your company’s reach in the broadband market. Schools, libraries, telehealth networks, and broadband companies attend from around the country to find out how to make billions in annual government funding work for them. With real-world examples of E-rate, Rural Health Care, and other funding opportunities being put to use, AnchorNets is the place where broadband policy and innovation connect. 

As a sponsor, you’ll gain unparalleled access to top executives from anchor institutions, research and education networks, telehealth networks, commercial providers, municipal networks, and policymakers at every level of government - experts ready to help you penetrate these markets. 

SHLB understands that sponsoring requires a commitment of your time and resources, which is why we view our relationship with you as a partnership. We are committed to your success, and creating the most valuable opportunity possible. Sponsor today!

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Who Should Attend

  • SCHOOLS and LIBRARIES who want the most up-to-date information on E-rate program developments, digital equity and inclusion advances, and anchor-led To and Through projects from around the country.
  • HEALTH PROVIDERS, TELEHEALTH NETWORKS and RHC CONSULTANTS working with the FCC’s Rural Health Care Program and advancing telehealth initiatives in their communities.
  • COMMERCIAL BROADBAND COMPANIES developing public private partnerships to close the digital divide.
  • LOCAL and STATE GOVERNMENT LEADERS looking to connect with policymakers and anchor institutions as they leverage  broadband funding programs for their states and communities.
  • PUBLIC INTEREST GROUPS that support high-quality broadband for community anchor institutions and their communities.
  • RESEARCH & EDUCATION NETWORKS and MUNICIPALITIES expanding their broadband coverage.
  • LAW FIRMS and CONSULTANTS who would like to connect with potential clients.
  • ANYONE who wants to make the most of a once-in-a-lifetime broadband funding opportunity.
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