Subject: Technically Speaking - May 2017
From: "Chamber Technology Engagement Center \(C_TEC\)" <[email-masked]>
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Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2017 14:57:53 -0600
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THE DOWNLOADOn May 5, C_TEC hosted our inaugural TecExec series event that focused solely on the role of emerging technology on the agriculture and grocery industries. Tim Day hosted a fireside chat, featuring Chris Hjelm (EVP and Chief Information Officer, Kroger) and Stuart Aitken (CEO, 84.510) discussed the ways connected technologies and network equipment are revolutionizing the grocery store experience. You can watch the whole event 
https://www.uschamber.com/event/farm-table-tech-story 
here .

On May 19th, C_TEC hosted a TecTalk with Chairman of House Energy & Commerce Committee&rsquo;s Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Marsha Blackburn on the topic of broadband infrastructure. You can read more about Rep. Blackburn&rsquo;s comments 
https://www.politicopro.com/tech/whiteboard/2017/05/blackburn-paid-prioritization-must-be-on-the-table-in-congresss-new-internet-rules-087989 
here .

On May 23rd, C_TEC convened members of the sharing economy to discuss the potential of launching a new working group.

On May 24th, C_TEC hosted a UAV Working Group meeting to review the results of our member survey and present our policy priorities.

On May 25th, C_TEC met with staff from the House Energy & Commerce committee to discuss the AV bill that they are currently drafting.

#WHATSNEXTOn June 5th, C_TEC will hold our third Tech Council call with state and local Chambers across the country.

On June 12th, C_TEC will host an Internet of Things Working Group meeting to review the results of the member survey.

On June 15th, C_TEC will release our Data Center Report on the economic benefits of data centers.

On June 30th, Tim Day will moderate a panel on unmanned vehicles at 
http://worldtekevents.com/intrasect/ 
Intrasect:  The Conference for Government and Business to Shape Autonomous Vehicle Policy and Practice in Washington, D.C. View the event details here.

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