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Save the date for AnchorNets 2025!  

AnchorNets 2025 takes place at the Marriott Crystal Gateway.

Located at 1700 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202.

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400+

Attendees

22

Breakout Sessions

130+

Speakers

10+

Hours of Networking

2024 AnchorNets Attendee Quotes


"Felt so connected the community here, and feel like I have a fire lit under me for my cause!."

"The passion and commitment that SHLB displays every day culminates at AnchorNets every year. I look forward to continuing to be inspired by speakers, attendees, and the efforts of SHLB!"

"Thank you, SHLB, for all the work you put into this event! I look forward to the SHLB conference every year, and every year I learn something new and meet a few new people!"


Become A Sponsor 

AnchorNets is the ideal setting to expand your company’s reach in the broadband market. Schools, libraries, telehealth networks, and broadband companies attend from around the country to find out how to make billions in annual government funding work for them. With real-world examples of E-rate, Rural Health Care, and other funding opportunities being put to use, AnchorNets is the place where broadband policy and innovation connect. 

As a sponsor, you’ll gain unparalleled access to top executives from anchor institutions, research and education networks, telehealth networks, commercial providers, municipal networks, and policymakers at every level of government - experts ready to help you penetrate these markets. 

SHLB understands that sponsoring requires a commitment of your time and resources, which is why we view our relationship with you as a partnership. We are committed to your success, and creating the most valuable opportunity possible. Sponsor today!

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Who Should Attend

  • SCHOOLS and LIBRARIES who want the most up-to-date information on E-rate program developments, digital equity and inclusion advances, and anchor-led To and Through projects from around the country.
  • HEALTH PROVIDERS, TELEHEALTH NETWORKS and RHC CONSULTANTS working with the FCC’s Rural Health Care Program and advancing telehealth initiatives in their communities.
  • COMMERCIAL BROADBAND COMPANIES developing public private partnerships to close the digital divide.
  • LOCAL and STATE GOVERNMENT LEADERS looking to connect with policymakers and anchor institutions as they leverage  broadband funding programs for their states and communities.
  • PUBLIC INTEREST GROUPS that support high-quality broadband for community anchor institutions and their communities.
  • RESEARCH & EDUCATION NETWORKS and MUNICIPALITIES expanding their broadband coverage.
  • LAW FIRMS and CONSULTANTS who would like to connect with potential clients.
  • ANYONE who wants to make the most of a once-in-a-lifetime broadband funding opportunity.
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