Get a first look at the Broadband Nation Expo 2026 lineup

 

​ Broadband & Beyond Starts Here   Get a sneak peek at some of the industry leaders joining Broadband Nation Expo 2026.   From state broadband leaders and network operators to infrastructure investors and technology innovators, these are just a few of the voices helping shape the future of connectivity.   Join us November 18-20 in New Orleans for the ultimate event for end-to-end broadband deployment & innovation. Register Now Get a First Look at the BBNE 2026 Speaker Lineup Eric Frederick Chief Connectivity Officer State of Michigan   Jeff Freyer SVP Grain Management Ronnie Hammond Director, Office of Statewide Broadband State of Maryland   Alan Jones Chief Network Officer C Spire Sue Marek Editorial Director Ookla   Carol Mattey Principal, Mattey Consulting LLC Former Deputy Chief, FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Kimberly McKinley Chief of Staff TAK Broadband   Roger Timmerman CEO UTOPIA Fiber Meet the Speakers Broadband Nation Expo brings together service providers, federal and state officials, infrastructure leaders, investors and technology innovators working across the broadband ecosystem.   Register now to: • Hear from 120+ industry and government leaders • Connect with broadband decision-makers from across the ecosystem • Explore the technologies shaping the future of connectivity • Be part of the industry’s biggest conversations   Save with Super Early Bird pricing and secure your pass today. Register Now and Save Broadband Nation Expo is Moving to New Orleans!   In 2026, we're bringing the industry together in one of the most dynamic, culturally rich, and easily accessible cities in the country. New Orleans offers an energizing backdrop for collaboration, networking, and conversations that will shape the future of connectivity.   Join us November 18-20, 2026, at the Hilton Riverside New Orleans as we continue driving the future of broadband connectivity.  About Broadband Nation Expo    Now in its fourth year, Broadband Nation Expo returns with a bold new theme, “Broadband & Beyond – The Next Era of End-to-End Connectivity,” reflecting the industry’s evolution from funding and deployment to fully-integrated, future-ready infrastructure.   The event convenes the leaders shaping broadband’s next chapter – from fiber and wireless deployment to AI-enabled networks, edge compute, and sustainable connectivity models.   Broadband Nation Expo is the definitive gathering for service providers, federal and state officials, infrastructure leaders, investors, and technology innovators working across the broadband ecosystem. Learn More Interested in speaking or partnering? Complete the inquiry form here and a member of the Broadband Nation Expo team will follow up with you shortly!