From the Fiber Broadband Association…

The Call for Speakers for Fiber Connect 2027 is now open. Fiber Connect 2027 is happening June 13–16 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Conference Center in Nashville, and the FBA Conference Committee is looking for subject-matter experts to join panels it has already developed across three programs:

• Pre-Conference Workshops: Building the AI-Ready Broadband Network, and Sales and Marketing Best Practices
• Breakout Sessions: Deployment Best Practices, Outside Plant, Funding Strategies, MDU, Permitting, Tribal Broadband, Business Grade Fiber, Go-to-Market, Grants and Public Funding, and Fiber Innovations
• Specialty Programs: Neocloud, Agentic AI and Telecom Operations, AI Edge Infrastructure, Hyperscale Ready Infrastructures, Advanced Energy Grid, Supply Chain, Economic Development & Impacts, and Community Anchors

Choose the topic that fits your expertise and tell us what you would bring to the conversation. The committee reviews each submission for subject-matter expertise, a unique point of view and relevant speaking experience. Content must be non-commercial, and network operators are strongly encouraged to apply.

Submissions close November 30, 2026.