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An impressive lineup of public and private sector speakers is ready to take the stage at Connected America next month in Dallas.
By: Brad Randall, Broadband Communities
Discussions about America’s digital future, the state of play for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, and what’s next in fiber deployment will be top of mind when industry leaders gather next month at Connected America in Dallas.
The event, which kicks off on the morning of March 11 at the Irving Convention Center, comes as uncertainty grows following an earthquake of policy shifts from the administration of incoming President Donald Trump.
Both days of Connected America next month will feature panelists from high-profile public sector roles, like Edyn Rolls, the chief strategic officer for the Oklahoma Broadband Office, and Thomas Tyler, the deputy director for Louisiana’s ConnectLA.
Also, well-represented among more than 150 confirmed speakers at Connected America are non-profits and advocacy groups.
Voices from NCTA – The Internet and Television Association, the Wireless Infrastructure Association, and Compudopt represent just some of the advocacy groups and organizations scheduled to grace stages at the event.
What to expect
This year, Connected America 2025 attendees can expect a program that “delves into the evolving landscape of technology, regulation, and investment,” according to the event’s website.
Some of the themes at Connected America 2025 will include Gigabit America, which looks at strategic investment and regulatory strategies for next-generation network deployments, and Smart America, which explores challenges and opportunities related to building so-called “smart communities.”
“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 event’s website stated.
In total, Connected America 2025 will feature six stages and expects at least 150 solutions providers on the event’s bustling show floor.
Additionally, a scheduled happy hour, planned for Day 1 of Connected America, will also afford attendees “an evening of networking, with complimentary drinks, canapés and live music.”
The happy hour, featuring a local band called Waiting for Julio, is planned to take place on the show floor after the event’s first day wraps up.
To see the full criteria of which individuals are eligible for free tickets to Connected America 2025, click here.
