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Developing, sharing and promoting thought-leadership for the development of Wi-Fi

The Connected Communities Forum (CCF) develops, shares and promotes thought-leadership, providing a practical framework for social and economic development and sustainable operation of Wi-Fi networks in the Connected City ecosystem.

Internet connectivity, at it’s core, is a civilization changer on the same level as roadways, water systems and electric grids. It is redefining the way people interact with the world, access and share information ensuring a secure environment, and improving the way we live work, educate and entertainment, reinforced by the impacts of the recent COVID19 pandemic. It’s a universal, global need that supersedes economic status, language and location. Having a global – connectivity infrastructure provides real potential to transform civilization forever.

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Our Mission

Build awareness, advocacy and global availability of Wi-Fi as one of the critical pillars for connectivity guided by the leadership of cities and communities. Mobilize the industry through the adoption of Wi-Fi standards and best practices to enhance connectivity to all and share knowledge among the members.

Promote the development of Connected City plans and blue-prints

Creation of public-private ecosystems and collaboration mechanisms for resource contributions and shared risks and rewards/incentives.

Recognize and disseminate information about the best practices for Wi-Fi

Challenges and opportunities in the development and execution of connected city plans.

Interact with and integrate unlicensed and licensed spectrum-based services and business models

To enable connectivity, Internet of Things and other relevant opportunities for connected city residents, visitors and businesses.

Create an environment for City Managers and CIOs to knowledge-share

And create best practices with their counterparts in other cities.

Discuss ways to optimize technology delivery

In the most practical manner possible to deliver the greatest societal benefits, to account for privacy and security concerns and to determine the best way to leverage public/private partnerships.

Charter of the Connected Communities Forum

It is a unique platform for Broadband  Managers, CTOs and CIOs, from Municipalities, Governments, Communities, and service providers to knowledge-share challenges and opportunities in the development and execution of Connected Communities under the umbrella of wireless technologies, establish best practice and determine a strategy to leverage public-private partnerships for Wi-Fi. This invitation-only group encompasses representatives from major governmental and industry associations that are involved in Connected Communities and Smart Citiy development.

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Guiding Principles

Address and reduce the digital-divide and ensure digital-equality through accessible and affordable connectivity.

Improve the quality of life for residents through hyper-connected cities.

Establish and grow connected community partnerships to increase shared knowledge and inform decision-makers.

Objectives

Make Wi-Fi Connectivity more accessible, secure and universal to all citizens.

Champion the benefits of OpenRoaming for easy, secure, private and sustainable Wi-Fi.

Build and grow a robust network of connected communities via OpenRoaming standards.

Benefits

Access to collaboration, networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities.

Connected community OpenRoaming guidance documents, reports and research.

Focused representation and industry advocacy.

Outcomes

Best practices, guidelines, roadmaps and recommendations.

Share knowledge, key learnings, roundtable discussion, trials and showcases.

Partnership/business-models
(Public <-> Private) and
monetization opportunities.

Connected Communities Forum Agenda:

March 21st 2024

11:30 EST

Opening Remarks and Welcome

Clinton Vince – Chair Global Energy: Dentons

11:35 EST

Introduction

Tiago Rodrigues, President & CEO – Wireless Broadband Alliance
Reza Jafari, CEO & Founder eDevelopment International

11:45 EST

Fireside Chat

Rob Schwartz, President and CEO Anterix

11:55 EST

Panel – moderated by Clint Vince, Chair, U.S. Energy Practice and Co-Chair of Global Energy Sector

Erin Spiers – Chief of Staff, New Orleans City
Theo Blackwell, MBE – Chief Digital Officer London
Rob Schwartz – President & CEO Anterix
Al Jenkins – Strategist for Broadband Telecommunications

12:25 EST

Close

Tiago Rodrigues, President & CEO – Wireless Broadband Alliance

Participating Members

The membership of the CCF consists of a select group of city CIOs and senior city and government officials along with invited industry experts and members of the WBA Board directors.

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