Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy
Hosted by the Federal Reserve Banks of Atlanta, Cleveland, Dallas, Kansas City, New York and Philadelphia
The forum will highlight the latest research on digital access, as well as emerging methodologies and best practices in the sector.
This in-person event brings together academics, researchers, community development practitioners and policymakers for impactful conversations around digital access research in areas such as:
- Program evaluation and outcomes measurement.
- Benefits of digital access interventions in communities.
- Economic and labor market implications.
When
Sept. 16โ18, 2025
Where
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
1 Memorial Drive
Kansas City, MO 64198
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Registration
Attendees can register for one, two or all three days. Day 1 offers pre-forum workshops tailored for practitioners, state broadband offices and policymakers. Day 2 and Day 3 are the main forum sessions for all audiences.
Find agenda details on the tabs for each day.
Early-bird pricing is available through June 30. Registration closes Sept. 4.
Pricing
Register by June 30 for early-bird pricing.
| Registration options | Early bird | Regular registration |
| All 3 days | $155 | $200 |
| Day 1 only (workshops) | $30 | $50 |
| Days 2 and 3 only (main forum) | $125 | $150 |
Day 1: Pre-forum workshops
These workshops offer hands-on learning experiences. Topics include sourcing and leveraging both quantitative and qualitative data, as well as practicing effective facilitation techniques. Check back in late June for details on sessions and speakers.
| Tuesday, Sept. 16 | |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch and networking |
| 12:30 p.m. | Welcome remarks |
| 1:00 p.m. | Plenary |
| 2:15 p.m. | Break |
| 2:30 p.m. | Workshops |
| 4:00 p.m. | Workshops end |
Day 2: Main forum, opening day
Check back in late June for details on sessions and speakers.
| Wednesday, Sept. 17 | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m. | Welcome and opening remarks |
| 9:15 a.m. | Plenary |
| 10:45 a.m. | Break |
| 11:00 a.m. | Keynote |
| Noon | Lunch and plenary |
| 1:30 p.m. | Breakout sessions |
| 3:00 p.m. | Break |
| 3:30 p.m. |
Breakout sessions |
| 5:00 p.m. | Reception and poster session |
| 6:30 p.m. | Reception ends |
Day 3: Main forum, final day
Check back in late June for details on sessions and speakers.
| Thursday, Sept. 18 | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m. | Welcome |
| 9:15 a.m. | Breakout sessions |
| 10:45 a.m. | Break |
| 11:00 a.m. | Breakout sessions |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch and plenary |
| 1:30 p.m. |
Closing remarks |
| 2:00 p.m. | Forum ends |
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