July 20, 2027 | Pre-event Day
July 21–22, 2027 | Main Event Days
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston TX
DELIVERING CONNECTIVITY FOR COMMUNITIES
2,500+
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1,000+
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150+
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What is broadband communities summit?
The event is a marketplace for innovation, policy, and strategic partnerships, covering everything from network buildouts and property integration to smart cities, rural connectivity, and digital infrastructure. Through an expansive exhibition floor, high-level strategic conference, and extensive networking, it is where the industry comes together to form connections and shape the future of the nation's digital economy.
It is the must-attend event for network operators, property developers, technology solution providers, and federal, state, and local policymakers, all working to deliver faster, smarter, and more sustainable networks. It's the place to gain market insight, discover new solutions, and unlock growth opportunities across the entire communications ecosystem.
THE CONFERENCE
Featuring 300 industry-leading speakers sharing their views and expertise across dedicated tracks, including Rural Connectivity, Smart Cities, Infrastructure Monetizationm Data Centers, Strategy, and Policy.
THE EXHIBITION
An exhibition featuring over 150 sponsors and exhibitors from across the globe, bringing together tier 1 network operators, property developers, government officials, and technology solution providers to generate progressive solutions.
THE AWARDS
The Broadband Communities Awards will return in 2027, celebrating the people, projects, and organizations driving progress across the broadband industry. Discover the winners and shortlisted entries from this year’s ceremony and see the innovations making an impact across communities.
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Past Speakers
Bill BakerCEONextlink Internet
Erin DobozyRegulatory Affairs DirectorNRECA- Aadil GinwalaSenior Policy AdvisorUniversity of PittsburghKami GriffithsFounding Executive DirectordigitalLIFT (Formerly CTN)
Trey HayesConnectivity DirectorAlabama Power Company (Southern Co)
Lisa MooreSenior Director, Community TecMill Creek Residential- Francella OchilloAdjunct Professor & ConsultantJohns Hopkins UniversityKaylon RossSr. Director, Ancillary SvcAvalonBay Communities Inc
Ryan SalmonBroadband Planning AnalystHarris County Universal Services
Angela SieferExecutive DirectorNational Digital Inclusion Alliance
Andrea M. TaylorFounder & CEOLivsee
Linda WilleyVP of Business ServicesCamden- Duncan CannonSr. Director of Building TechCortland
Chris ChaseCEODiscernity 
Bryant ClaytonDirectorTexas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Laurel LeverrierAsst. AdministratorUSDA- Tim RabdauVP MDU SalesOptimum
Bree MakiExecutive DirectorState Of Minnesota - Brad ParinaProject ManagerWhitespaceChip PickeringCEOINCOMPAS
- Matthew PlasterSenior Advisor for StrategyNTIA
Annie SirskiGrant Strategist & Project ManLearn Design Apply - Nicol Turner-LeeSenior FellowCenter For Technology Innovations Brookings InstitThomas TylerCo-FounderC207 Partners
Peter VoderbergChiefOhio Department of Development
Jordana Barton-GarciaDirectorConnect Humanity
Valarry BullardDirectorState of New JerseyMartin CancholaCSO/ Co-FounderApartment SEO- Kyle LeissnerPresident & FounderWireStar NetworksThinus VenterDirector Business DevelopmentGOGETit
- Derrick WatchmanPresident & OwnerSagebrush Hill GroupEd WolffCEOAerwave
- Kandra YoungCEO & General ManagerColeman County Telephone CooperativeKyle ZimbelmanChief Operating OfficerGolden State Connect Authority (GSCA)
- Ariana BatoriPrincipal, Investment TeamStonepeak PartnersJOHN JANOCHASenior Director SalesVerizon Enhanced Communities
- Kate LuthyAssistant VP, Senior LegalAT&T
Josh SeidemannVP, Policy and Industry InnovaNTCA-The Rural Broadband Association
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Sponsor / Exhibit at Broadband communities summit
Broadband Communities Summit offers you a unique opportunity to establish pre-eminence among your peers, demonstrate best practices, and showcase your solutions on an interactive exhibition floor driving the industry forward.
From thought leadership presentations and interactive roundtables to guaranteed editorial coverage, social hospitality, and prominent branding, there are flexible ways to build your presenceand meet your marketing and business development goals.
Networking
Meet and connect with those transforming US connectivity with new ideas and new ways of thinking. Get full access to the attendee list and book in-person meetings with the people you want to meet through our pre-event networking tool.
Lead Generation
Establish connections with telecom giants, altnet innovators, and national and local government. Meet in person, exchange contact information, and expand your network.
Learning
Explore two days of curated content from 175+ innovators and disruptors across the telecom sector. Connected America brings the entire US connectivity ecosystem together for essential learning, insights, and networking.
“I'm so excited to be attending the Broadband Communities Summit. I'm gaining insight on the transformational broadband build that's being built in the coming months.”
– Steve Wiliams, Mayor, Huntington, W.Va
”Kudos for organizing one of the best conferences I have ever attended. Let's do this again next year!”
- Kim McKinley, Chief Marketing Officer, Utopia Fiber
“I had many conversations with subject matter experts representing the largest broadband companies and some of the smallest rural providers. I was blown away by the amazing conversations people were willing to have with me, an outsider.”
- William Aderholdt, Ph.D., Director, Program Management Office, Grand Farm
“The Multifamily program at Broadband Communities has proven year after year to be the best event in our industry to learn more about applications of new technologies as well as networking with our peers and customers and celebrating the many success stories of so many of the broadband providers in our market.”
- Bryan Rader, President of MDU, Pavlov Media
”There are few conferences that focus so intently on multifamily technology and attract some of the most knowledgeable and influential minds in the industry. It is a fabulous format to network with peers, gain new insights into technological advances and get a glimpse of what's to come. It is a must attend event.”
- Steve Sadler, Director, Resident Technology Services, Real Page, Inc.
“Just wanted to say thank you for hosting another great Broadband Summit. You did a fantastic job!”
- Gail Corder, National Ancillary Services Manager, Fairfield Residential
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