This event will kick off with a keynote speech by Victor L. Hoskins, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development. After the keynote, we will look at the local tech start-up scene and the role of the District government in growing, supporting and retaining technology-related companies in the city. Panelists will discuss the challenges in starting a tech business, success secrets of tech start-ups and the benefits of starting a tech company in the District. The panel discussion will be moderated by Donna Harris (Startup America Partnership). Panelists include: David Zipper (Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development) and Julie Silard Kantor (Barrel of Jobs). An additional panelist will be announced soon. Part of the DC Office of the Chief Technology Officer’s Connect.DC Fall 2012 Community Broadband Summit. Register here: http://fall2012summit.eventbrite.com