Digital Infrastructure Planning at Higher Education Institutions: Resources and Funding Pathways

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

Join us to learn about funding opportunities and networks to support digital and cyber infrastructure at higher education institutions. Higher education faces unique challenges to upgrade digital infrastructure to meet the needs for students, degree programs, and faculty research. Hear about where to seek federal grants and how to be involved.

2026 AnchorNets Breakout 05: Digital Infrastructure Planning at Higher Education Institutions: Resou

  • Tracy Doaks
    Tracy Doaks
    President & CEO North Carolina Research and Education Network (MCNC) (NC REN)
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  • Michael Erickson
    Michael Erickson
    Vice President, Community Engagement and Impact Internet2 (Reg REN)
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  • Kendra Jo Grindle
    Kendra Jo Grindle
    Director of Community Strategy Maine Connectivity Authority (ME SBLN)
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  • Katherine Kempe
    Katherine Kempe
    Vice President, Community & Stakeholder Engagement Kaptivate
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  • Jen Leasure
    Jen Leasure
    President and CEO The Quilt
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