Senator Wicker, FCC Chairman Pai speak on rural broadband during Ole Miss Tech Summit

Some of the biggest names in technology and communication came to the University of Mississippi to discuss hot topics in the industry and its future. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS) was the guest of honor and Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai was the guest government speaker. David Cohen, senior executive vice president and chief diversity officer of Comcast, was the keynote speaker. Cohen said the future of the US depends on the nation creating bipartisan partnerships to encourage a bigger focus on STEM and keeping a free and open internet.