Rural Broadband Tutorial
2 July 2008
Rural Broadband Symposium attendees* have the opportunity to attend a Rural Broadband Tutorial to be held the day prior to the Symposium in July 2008 at Rotorua.
The Tutorial will focus on how to identify, research and apply for funding from the government’s recently announced $75 million rural broadband fund.
Venue: The Distinction Hotel (Grand Tiara), Rotorua
Date: Wednesday 2 July
Time: 2pm – 6pm
Cost: $170+gst
Rural Broadband Symposium Details
Thursday 3 July and Friday 4 July
$850 + gst (members)
$1050 + gst (non-members)
* Attendance at the Tutorial is conditional on also attending the Symposium
Tutorial Agenda:
| 2.00pm |
Registrations |
| 2.30pm |
Introduction - The changing face of Telecommunications in New Zealand
Ernie Newman - CEO, TUANZ |
| 2.45pm |
Developing a rural broadband vision - The NMi Story
Chris O'Connell - Chairman, TUANZ |
| 3.15pm |
Introducing competitive Telecommunications to Southland
Steve Canny - Venture Southland |
| 3.45pm |
Afternoon Tea |
| 4.10pm |
Digital development = Regional development - Northalnd
Jane Hindle / Michael Foley |
| 5.00pm |
Taking a regional approach to broadband - The Bay of Plenty
Miles McConway - Environmnet Bay of Plenty |
| 5.15pm |
Developing your broadband vision - Panel discussion |
| 6.00pm |
Conclusion |
Case Study Speaker Outline Introduction (region, population, economic needs, existing services)
The project (genesis, team, processes, scope and vision, governance, partners, funding, govt programs engaged)
The solution(s) (technology, providers, coverage, costs, issues and obstacles)
The outcomes (uptake, demand, competitive responses, new relationships etc)
Register online at tuanz.org.nz
Please note that accommodation and meals for the Tutorial are at the expense of the attendees. Meals for the Symposium are included in the price – see Symposium Brochure