Wednesday, September 25
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3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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NASBP Registration Desk Open |
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| 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
Welcome Reception |
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Thursday, September 26
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| 7:30 am - 11:00 am |
NASBP Registration Desk Open |
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| 7:30 am - 8:30 am |
Breakfast Buffet
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| 8:30 am - 10:00 am |
General Session |
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Welcome Remarks and President's Address |
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Zach Mendelson, NASBP President |
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Panel Session: “Bonds for Broadband Infrastructure Buildout (BEAD Program): Learn how the industry responded” |
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Moderator: Lawrence LeClair, NASBP Director Government Relations
Panelists: Robert Duke, Markel Surety
Quinn Jordan, Mississippi Broadband Association (MSBA)
Stephen Rae, Liberty Mutual Surety
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Discover from our panel of experts as they discuss the industry’s response to the National Telecommunications & Information Administration’s (NTIA) announcement to accept surety bonds as an alternative form of security to letters of credit (LOCs) for its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. Among the topics discussed include: a timeline of the industry’s long-time involvement with issue, the formation for the surety working group in response to NTIA’s pronouncement, culminating with development of the BEAD Bond Kit which includes two performance bond forms, and model language addressing bond requirements in BEAD broadband agreements.
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| 10:15 am - 10:45 am |
Refreshment Break |
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| 10:45 am - 12:00 pm |
General Session Continued - "The Bond Producer’s Role in the Surety Claims Process & Other Claims Tips"
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Presenters: Jonathan Bondy, Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC
Tracey Haley, Markel Surety
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2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Optional Event - New Orleans Cooking Class |
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additional registration fee applies
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Friday, September 27
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8:00 am - 11:00 am
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NASBP Registration Desk Open
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8:00 am - 9:00 am
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Breakfast Buffet - All registered attendees and spouse/guests welcome
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| 9:00 am - 10:15 am |
Keynote Session: "Beyond 2024"
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Gene Marks, Marks Group |
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10:15 am - 10:45 am
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Refreshment Break
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10:45 am - 11:45 am
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General Session Continued: "Customer Service Efficiency and Value - Is AI Driving Improvements Yet?" |
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Brian Ambrosia, Marsh, Berry & Company, LLC |
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12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
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Closing Luncheon Reception
Beverages and food will be served
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