The BEAD Goes On: Where the Program Stands

Thursday, October 8, 2026
09:50 AM - 10:50 AM
Room: Yorktown

The $42 billion BEAD program remains the single larger one time investment in broadband our country has ever made. From changes to how deployment funds are being spent to a discussion of the future of non-deployment funding, come join an expert panel of state broadband officials and leaders in broadband grant making. Led by Kathryn de Wit, attendees will leave the discussion better understanding what's currently happening with BEAD.

2026 AnchorNets Breakout 04: The BEAD Goes On: Where the Program Stands

  • Jordan Arnold
    Jordan Arnold
    Washington State Broadband Director Washington State Broadband Office (WA SBLN)
    Speaker
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  • Tom Valandra
    Tom Valandra
    VP - Tribal Business Development Tribal Ready, PBC
    Speaker
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  • Chandler Vaughan
    Chandler Vaughan
    Acting Director of the Office of Broadband Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
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  • Scott Woods
    Scott Woods
    President, Public-Private Partnerships Ready.Net
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  • Kathryn de Wit
    Kathryn de Wit
    Project Director of Broadband Access The Pew Charitable Trusts
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