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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER, 19, 2026

 
Agenda

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.)
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
Registration Rates & Sponsor/Exhibitor Opportunities

Registration Rates

Attendee Type
Member
Non-Member
Network Operators
$99
$199
Public Officials
$99
$99
Vendors & Suppliers
$249
$349
Professional Services
$149
$249
Non-Profits
$99
$99
Academic/Education
N/A
$99
Enterprise/Commercial
N/A
$359

Sponsors/Exhibitors

Table Top Exhibits

  • Members: $3,350 (includes 2 registrations)
  • Non-Members: $5,500 (includes 1 registration)
Contact Us

Lucy Green

[email protected] | 714-768-1606

NEED ASSISTANCE?

SPONSOR/EXHIBITOR:
Already sponsoring or exhibiting? Contact our Expo Services Team at [email protected] or call +1.202.624.1759
For inquiries about sponsor or exhibitor opportunities, contact Lucy Green at [email protected] or call +1.714.768.1606
REGISTRATION:
Contact us at [email protected] or +1.202.624.1756
Open weekdays, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET, excluding holidays. 
MEMBERSHIP:
Contact us at [email protected]

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Hotel Details

JW Marriott Parq Vancouver

Address: 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Phone: 604-676-0888
Check-in/out time: 4:00 pm / 12:00 pm

Hotel Room Discounted Group Room Rate: 379CAD/night plus 20.68% taxes
Hotel Cut-off date: Tuesday, October 27th at 5:00 pm PT or when the block sells out, whichever comes first.
Booking Link: Reserve Your Room

Onsite Parking: $55.00 self-parking, $65 valet.

Thank You to Our Sponsors & Exhibitors
Platinum
Gold
Calix Logo
Dycom Logo
KGPCo Logo
Additional Sponsors
Breakfast
Reception
Lanyards
Registration
Exhibiting Companies

Calix | Noramco | KGPCo | Wesco
Adams Cable Equipment | AFL | Challenger | Clearfield | CommScope | Corning Optical Communications 
Gaiia | Harmonic Inc. | Hexatronic Canada Inc. | Lightera | Lynddhal Telecom America | NWS
PLP | Talley - A Division of Rexel Canada Electrical Inc | Tii Technologies Inc. | TP-Link
Wirewerks | Wolf Line Construction

Media Partners

NEED ASSISTANCE?

SPONSOR/EXHIBITOR:
Already sponsoring or exhibiting? Contact our Expo Services Team at [email protected] or call +1.202.624.1759
For inquiries about sponsor or exhibitor opportunities, contact Lucy Green at [email protected] or call +1.714.768.1606
REGISTRATION:
Contact us at [email protected] or +1.202.624.1756
Open weekdays, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET, excluding holidays.
MEMBERSHIP:
Contact our Membership team at [email protected].