Tech and Communications Diversity Opportunity Symposium and Virtual Fair

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Washington, DC. April 28, 2021

_________________________________________________________________________

Symposium Panels – 12 noon – 3:45 pm EDT

Networking Session 1 – 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm EDT

Networking Session 2 – 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm EDT

Registration is required

_____________________________________________

The Federal Communications Commission is having a virtual live Tech and Communications Diversity Opportunity Symposium and Virtual Fair sponsored by the FCC Media Bureau, the Advisory Committee on Diversity and Digital Empowerment/Digital Empowerment and Inclusion Working Group and Internet Association on April 28, 2021 from 12 noon – 6:45 pm (EDT).   The Symposium is scheduled from 12 noon – 3:45 pm (EDT) followed by the Virtual Fair One-On-One Confidential Networking Sessions from 4:00 pm to 6:45 pm (EDT). 

The Tech and Communications Diversity Opportunity Symposium and Virtual Fair  will provide information, resources, and support to diverse communications businesses (DCBs), including those focused on legacy communications industries (e.g., radio, television, telecommunications, cable, and satellite), and those engaged in technology-oriented industries seeking business opportunities as vendors, suppliers, or partners with tech and communications companies or government agencies.  DCBs include small businesses, minority- and ethnic-owned, women-owned, Veteran-owned, LGBTQ-owned, and disabled-owned businesses.

The Symposium will be presented as a Zoom webinar.  To register and join the online event:

1. Copy the link below and paste it into your browser:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_o4z1mHSRSYyOhtQeGtL8eA
2. Complete the requested information and click Register.
3. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email message containing instructions for joining the event, the password, and the link for the Symposium.

To register for the Virtual Fair and participate in a one-on-one networking session:

1. Click here or copy the link below and paste it into your browser https://www.fcc.gov/advisory-committee-diversity-and-digital-empowerment/virtual-fair-event-registration
2. Complete the requested information and click Register.
3. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email message containing instructions for joining the Virtual Fair, the password, and the link for your Networking Session.

Registrants will receive email confirmation of their Symposium registration and/or their request for an appointment(s) during the Virtual Fair Networking Session.  Networking session appointments will be arranged on a first come-first served basis.

See the Public Notice for full Symposium agenda details

________________________________________________________________________