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July 19–22, 2020 | Myrtle Beach, SC
August 2–4, 2020 | Branson, MO
The Summer Symposium is the perfect event for telecom board members. Choose from two event dates and locations for your entire board to engage in in essential discussions on strategic direction, roles and responsibilities, and training that fosters great governance.
Who Should Attend: Telco directors
Agenda-at-a-Glance
Sunday
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Welcome Reception
Monday
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – Noon General Session
Noon – 1:30 p.m. Lunch on Own
1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions
5:00 – 6:00 pm Networking Reception
Tuesday
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – Noon Breakout Sessions
Noon – 1:15 p.m. Group Luncheon and awards
1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closing General Session
Wednesday
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast
(for post-conference workshop attendees)
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Post-Conference Workshop
General Sessions Topics
- Finding and Preparing the Next Generation of Board Leadership
- Board Principles and Strategies
- Current Broadband Expectations in Your Community
- Evolving Environment for Broadband Providers
- Five Tech Trends in Board Governance
Breakout Session Tracks
- Orientation for New Board Members
- Governance Issues for Board Officers
- Financial Oversight and Board Fiduciary Duties
Breakout Session Topics
- The Biggest Mistakes Boards Make and How to Avoid Them
- Redefining the Duties for Today’s Board
- Playing by the Rules as an Ethical Board
- Running Effective Board Meetings
- Legal Issues and Challenges for Boards
- Mergers, Acquisitions and Interesting Business Combinations
- Collaborating with Other Boards in Your Community
- Reviewing Financial Documents and Creating Effective Investment Policy
Future Dates
June 27-30, 2021 — Marriott Downtown | Portland, OR
July 17-20, 2021 — Radisson Blu | Bloomington, MN