The fourth edition of Connected America will take place at the Irving Convention Center, Dallas, TX on April 14-15 2026!
Connected America 2026 has been fundamentally repositioned to serve as the single, most important gathering for the US connectivity market, bringing together the entire digital infrastructure ecosystem under one roof.
The event is unique due to its technology-neutral approach to digital infrastructure, ensuring it covers the full breadth of solutions playing a role in delivering ubiquitous connectivity across the States. Join 1500+ connectivity leaders for unmatched networking opportunities and insightful discussions on the future of U.S. connectivity.
Who will you meet?
Connected America brings together telecom operators and ISPs, local and regional government, electric co-ops, wireless operators, transport providers, technology vendors, regulators, enterprises, investors, media, utilities, and other key stakeholders from across the entire US connectivity value chain.
If you are part of the US digital economy, this is your opportunity to make the most of unparalleled networking opportunities and connect directly with the decision-makers shaping the future of connectivity.
175+ industry-leading speakers
With 8 dedicated conference tracks focusing on broadband expansion and 5G to AI, data centres, and rural innovation, we’ve assembled an elite lineup of speakers you won’t want to miss, including:
- Elad Nafshi, Chief Network Officer and EVP, Comcast
- Rocco Laurenzano, Chief Operating Officer, GFiber
- Brandy Reitter, Executive Director, Colorado Broadband Office
- Ulf Ewaldsson, Board Executive, AI and Telecom Advisor, Independent
- Tara Risser, Chief Business Officer, Cologix
- Roger Timmerman, Executive Director/CEO, UTOPIA Fiber
- Cameron Kilton, Chief Technology Officer, Nextlink Internet
- John Pasta, EVP, Data Center Solutions, JLL
- Josh Arensberg, Global MD of M&E, Verizon Business
- Bryant Clayton, Broadband Development Office Director, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
- Elizabeth Bowles, Chief Executive Officer, Aristotle Unified Communications
- Chris Lee, Chief Information Officer, City of Lewisville
- Kevin Gunn, Chief Technology Officer, City of Fort Worth
- Sue Marek, Editorial Director, Ookla
- Matt Larsen, CEO, Vistabeam
- Naresh Dulam, Senior Vice President of Software Engineering, JP Morgan Chase
- Stephen Rose, CEO, Render Networks
- Joseph Wender, Executive Director, SHLB Coalition
These are just some of the 175 exciting speakers on our packed agenda you’ll meet at the event. Make sure you are there to join the conversations!
VIEW THE CONFERENCE AGENDA HERE
Don’t miss out on the incredible opportunity to hear from and network with the leaders shaping the future of US connectivity.
Our Free Ticket Program is now live! These tickets are available for a range of different company types, including public officials broadband providers, MNOs/MVNOs, wholesale network operators, MSPs, data centers, utilities, property developers and more!
DISCOUNTED TICKETS: save an extra 15% off with the discount code: TECKNEX15
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