Full Conference Agenda PDF: Coming Soon
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER, 18, 2026 - PRE-CONFERENCE
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration Open
Pick up your badge and conference materials
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fiber Network Design Workshop
Michael Chen, Senior Network Architect, GigaFiber Solutions
Sponsored by Corning Optical Communications
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch
Connect with fellow attendees and sponsors
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
BEAD Funding Application Deep Dive
Sarah Martinez, Director of Federal Programs, National Telecommunications Association
Sponsored by ADTRAN
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Enjoy refreshments and network with industry leaders
Sponsored by Nokia
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER, 19, 2026 - MAIN CONFERENCE
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Registration & Continental Breakfast
Coffee, pastries, and networking
Sponsored by CommScope
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Opening Remarks & Welcome
Gary Bolton, President & CEO, Fiber Broadband Association
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote: The Future of Fiber in America
Jennifer Hayes, Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning Break & Exhibit Hall
Visit sponsor booths and demonstrations
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Panel: Rural Broadband Success Stories
Moderated by David Wilson, Editor-in-Chief, Broadband Technology Report
Panelists: Robert Johnson (OK Electric Cooperative), Lisa Anderson (TechValley Networks), Mark Thompson (Regional Fiber Co.)
Panelists: Robert Johnson (OK Electric Cooperative), Lisa Anderson (TechValley Networks), Mark Thompson (Regional Fiber Co.)
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
State of Oklahoma Broadband Update
Dr. James Mitchell, Oklahoma Broadband Office Director
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Networking Luncheon
Lunch and table discussions
Sponsored by Ciena
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Technology Showcase: Next-Gen Fiber Solutions
Featuring presentations from leading technology providers
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Afternoon Break & Exhibit Hall
Last chance to visit exhibitors
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Workforce Development: Building the Fiber Team of Tomorrow
Panel discussion featuring training providers and operators
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Closing Keynote: Lessons from the Trenches
Amanda Rodriguez, CEO, FiberFirst Networks
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Prize Drawings
Conference wrap-up and giveaways
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Closing Reception at Okana Waterpark
Celebrate with drinks, appetizers, and waterpark access
Sponsored by Fujikura
