April 14-15 2026 | Irving Convention Center, Dallas, TX

AMERICA'S DIGITAL FUTURE

Strategy, business models and innovation for telecom operators, government bodies, and their partners

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AMERICA'S BEST CONNECTIVITY EVENT

Technology, regulation, and the investment environment for next generation broadband

The 4th annual Connected America event brings together communications service providers at national, state, and local level alongside the public sector, enterprise verticals and suppliers to discuss the how and why of improving broadband coverage in America.

What is Connected America?

Connected America is the premier event uniting thousands of key stakeholders driving next-generation connectivity across the United States.

With a diverse lineup of speakers and attendees from across the digital economy, Connected America offers unparalleled networking opportunities, enabling meaningful connections with leaders shaping the future of connectivity. The program delves into the evolving landscape of technology, regulation, and investment while showcasing the transformative social and economic benefits of enhanced connectivity for individuals, communities, businesses, and industries across the nation.

Conference

Hear from 175+ speakers across 2 days of content on our 6 stages.

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Exhibition

Meet over 150 leading solution providers on our bustling exhibition floor.

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Networking

Connect with 1750+ of connectivity experts with hours of built-in 1-2-1 networking opportunities.

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Key 2026 Speakers

Cameron Kilton
Chief Technology Officer
Nextlink Internet

Edyn Rolls
Chief Strategic Officer
Oklahoma Broadband Office
Jeff McSchooler
Executive Vice President, Wireless Engineering & Operations
Boost Mobile

Mr Elad Nafshi
Chief Network Officer and EVP
Comcast
Bree Maki
Executive Director
State Of Minnesota

Bryant Clayton
Broadband Development Office Director
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Eric Frederick
Chief Connectivity Officer
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

Thomas Tyler
Deputy Director
ConnectLA
Mr Roger Timmerman
CEO
UTOPIA Fiber

Tony Byrnes
Head of New Build Expansion
Google Fiber
Josh Arensberg
Global MD of M&E
Verizon Business

Ulf Ewaldsson
Board Executive, AI and Telecom Advisor
Independent
Joseph Wender
Executive Director
SHLB Coalition

Rob Johnson
CTO
NOVOS FiBER
Bobby Vassallo
CTO
North Texas Fiber, Inc.

L. Elizabeth Bowles Bravo
Chief Executive Officer
Aristotle Unified Communications Inc.

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Networking is our Sweet Spot

By App. By Facilitated Meetings. By RoundTables. By Hangin’ Out.

So you can: Exchange ideas, Build brand, Form friendships and partnerships, Grow your professional network, Explore the future, Uncover new opportunities.

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Connected America is now CPD Accredited!

By attending Connected America, those that qualify can earn 14 CPD points.

Full details on how to claim your points will be available on the show floor.

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Networking

Meet and connect with those transforming US connectivity with new ideas and new ways of thinking. You will get full access to the attendee list and be able to book meetings in person with interesting people through our pre-event networking tool.

Lead generation

Establish connections with telecom giants, altnet whizzes and national and local government. Meet in person, swap contact information and extend your network.

Learning

Featuring over two days of curated content from over 250 innovators and disruptors in the telecoms sector: Connected America brings together the entire US connectivity ecosystem together for two days of essential learning and networking.