Events
Information about State of California broadband meetings and events, including:
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- California Broadband Council Meetings
- Middle-Mile Advisory Committee Meetings
- Broadband for All Roundtables
- State Digital Equity Planning Events
- Past Events
California Broadband Council
The California Broadband Council (CBC) was established by SB 1462 (Chapter 338, Statutes of 2010) to promote broadband deployment in unserved and underserved areas of the state as defined by the Public Utilities Commission, and broadband adoption throughout the state.
Upcoming Meetings
CBC
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 and Wednesday, October 25, 2023
9:30am – 11:30am
Middle Mile Advisory Committee
The Middle-Mile Advisory Committee (MMAC) monitors the development and construction of the Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative (MMBI). The MMBI will provide equitable access to high-speed broadband service and prioritize inclusion of unserved and underserved populations, anchor institutions, tribal entities and agricultural regions.
Upcoming Meetings
MMAC
Friday, July 21, 2023 and Friday, October 20, 2023
10:00am-11:30am
Broadband for All Roundtables
The purpose of the Broadband for All Roundtables is to foster meaningful partnerships and establish bi-directional dialog with entities committed to closing California’s digital divide. These roundtables will include updates on the implementation of the State’s Broadband for All initiatives and other digital equity initiatives.
State Digital Equity Planning Events
California’s State Digital Equity Plan (SDEP) is building a California for All where broadband is accessible, affordable, and reliable for all Californians.
Please take a moment to tell us how you and your organization would like to participate in the development of the State’s Digital Equity Plan by going to the State Digital Equity Planning process page on the Broadband for All portal or join us for an upcoming meeting.
Upcoming Meetings
Statewide Planning Group Meeting
As part of the State Digital Equity Planning Process, the Statewide Planning Group (SPG) will advise CDT and provide input on planning activities and final components of the Digital Equity Plan. Statewide Planning Group Meetings are open public meetings and publicly noticed in advance of each meeting. The first meeting took place on January 25, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. PST. Past Events materials are uploaded here.
SPG Meeting
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 and Wednesday, October 25, 2023
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. PST
Outcome Area Working Group
The Outcome Area Working Group (OAWG) Meeting will convene subject matter experts and practitioners to develop strategies that align with SDEP priorities, through the lens of the digital equity barriers of the eight covered populations. Join an Outcome Area Working Group meeting to help close the digital divide in your community. Working groups will help uncover actionable solutions to create digital equity for ALL Californians. (Register by clicking on title of each Working Group below.)
Tribal Collaboration OAWG
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PST
Education OAWG
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. PST
Digital Literacy & Inclusion OAWG
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
Workforce and Economic Development OAWG
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PST
Health OAWG
Thursday, May 18, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PST
Essential Services, Accessibility, and Civic Engagement OAWG
Thursday, May 18, 2023
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. PST
Broadband for All Digital Equity and BEAD Planning Regional-Local Workshops
The California Department of Technology is partnering with local-regional organizations and other state entities to host 20 Broadband for All Digital Equity and BEAD Planning Regional-Local Workshops throughout the state. At the event, attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the digital equity plan, provide feedback on how to make it more effective and connect with others who are passionate about digital equity in California. More details will be available shortly.
| Date | Time | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Los Angeles (LA Trade Tech Campus) | Register |
| May 20 | 9:00 am – 2:30 pm | Long Beach (Veterans Park Social Hall) | Register |
| May 24 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Orange County- (Orange County, County Administration South Building) | Register |
| May 30 | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Tuolumne (Tuolumne County Resilience Center) | Register |
| June 1 | 11:00 am – 4:30 pm | Santa Maria (Veterans' Memorial Community Center) | Register |
| June 2 | 9:00 am – 2:30 pm | Seaside (CSU Monterey Bay, Student Center) | Register |
| June 8 | 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Oakland (Oakstop - Broadway Event Hall) | Register |
*List of events will be updated regularly and may be subject to change.