Integrating Innovation: Pioneering Fiber Broadband Solutions

Presented By 

Moderator(s)

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  Paul Breakman

  VP, Americas Partners and Business Development
  Adtran
  Arlington, Virginia, United States

Through expert presentations, case studies, interactive panel discussions, and demonstration stations, participants will gain insights into cutting-edge developments and collaborative strategies in fiber and broadband. Adtran, Corning, EPB, Vantage Point, and operator leaders will facilitate a deep dive into industry advancements and network solutions.

Join us for one session or all of them! It will be a dynamic day with sessions moderated by Adtran, Corning, EPB, and Vantage Point. Broadband innovators worldwide will be highlighted and sharing their stories: Douglas Fast Net, Planters, SaskTel (Canada), DoCoMo (Guam), Bartlett Electric, Archtop, and more.

The interactive demonstration stations will allow participants to see the network build-out model, fiber, and equipment, meet industry experts and receive in-depth solution demos. We will also have experts to discuss funding, design, and build management.

Contests and prizes will be held throughout the day, and did we mention tons of networking opportunities with your peers? So, join us! See you in Nashville.

Presentations:

• 12:30 PM – 12:45 PM CT

  Let's Get This Party Started!
  

  Moderator: Paul Breakman – Adtran
• 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM CT

  The SMALL and BIG Lessons Learned
  

  Moderator: Barry Walton – Corning

  Panelist: Todd Way (he/him/his) – Douglas Fast Net

  Panelist: Stephen Milner – Planters Broadband

  Panelist: Tim Ludwar – SaskTel
• 1:15 PM – 1:30 PM CT

  Take a Stand and Network with Your Peers at Demonstration Stations
• 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM CT

  Get the Skinny on Network Builds, but Don't Build a Skinny Network
  

  Moderator: Doug Payauys – Adtran

  Panelist: Barry Walton – Corning

  Panelist: Eric Rajchel – Vantage Point Solutions

  Panelist: Shane Sexton – EPB
• 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM CT

  Let's Take a Walk Down Experience Lane... the Customer Experience Lane
  

  Moderator: Kimberly Biddy (she/her/hers) – EPB

  Panelist: Mike Birdwell – Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative

  Panelist: John Dyson – Lumbee River Electric

  Panelist: Jay M. Miller – Knoxville Utilities Board
• 2:30 PM – 2:45 PM CT

  Take a Stand and Network with Your Peers at Demonstration Stations
• 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM CT

  Make the Connection (to Innovation for Your Community and Operations)
  

  Moderator: Benjamin Blackwell – Corning

  Panelist: Eric Rajchel – Vantage Point Solutions

  Panelist: Ryan McCowan – Adtran

  Panelist: Darin Howe (he/him/his) – Corning
• 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM CT

  Broadband in the Real-world | Looking Inside and Out with Broadband Service Providers
  

  Moderator: Amanda Scherer – Adtran

  Panelist: Mike Scardina – Archtop Fiber

  Panelist: Mike Smith – Docomo Pacific

  Panelist: Aaron Adkins – Bartlett Electric
• 4:15 PM – 4:30 PM CT

  Take a Stand and Network with Your Peers at Demonstration Stations
• 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT

  Closing Remarks and Networking
  

  Speaker: Ash Brown – Adtran

  Moderator: Paul Breakman – Adtran