BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Fiber Broadband Association - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Fiber Broadband Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fiberbroadband.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Fiber Broadband Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T103000 DTSTAMP:20260126T204638Z CREATED:20260123T183249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T204638Z UID:10000608-1770199200-1770201000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 5: Monopoly in the Machine? AI\, Chips & the Battle for Network Innovation DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 5: Monopoly in the Machine? AI\, Chips & the Battle for Network Innovation\nAs AI adoption accelerates\, tech leaders like Nvidia and OpenAI are tightening control over the full technology stack—from specialized chips and cloud infrastructure to the AI models driving innovation. Our guest this week is Asad Ramzanali\, Director of Artificial Intelligence & Technology Policy at the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator\, warns that this consolidation threatens competition\, innovation\, and the very infrastructure supporting communications. For network operators\, maintaining openness and interoperability across networks\, data centers\, and cloud platforms is critical to enabling 5G\, edge computing and AI-driven services. When a small number of firms dictate access to chips\, models and compute\, they risk creating bottlenecks and limiting agility. Join Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association as he and Asad unpack “the monopoly in the machine” and what telecom leaders can do to stay ahead.  \nWith Special Guest \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-5-monopoly-in-the-machine-ai-chips-the-battle-for-network-innovation/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T103000 DTSTAMP:20260126T133432Z CREATED:20260126T133432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T133432Z UID:10000610-1770804000-1770805800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 6: Update on Virginia's Fiber Projects and Initiatives DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 6: Update on Virginia’s Fiber Projects and Initiatives\nVirginia was recently awarded $545 million awards in federal funding through the BEAD program to expand high-speed internet access across the state. The BEAD awards will enable 23 internet service providers to extend broadband infrastructure to more than 133\,000 remaining unserved homes\, businesses\, and community anchor institutions across the Commonwealth.  The Commonwealth is technology neutrality in its approach for expanding broadband\, though fiber projects are still projected to reach the majority of locations. On today’s Fiber for Breakfast\, Dr. Tamarah Holmes\, Director\, Office of Broadband\, Virginia ARC Program Manager joins Gary Bolton\, President and CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association to give us an update on her plans for addressing the digital divide in the state of Virginia.  \nWith Special Guest \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-6-update-on-virginias-fiber-projects-and-initiatives/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T140000 DTSTAMP:20260203T173209Z CREATED:20260203T123147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T173209Z UID:10000624-1770818400-1770818400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents – Is your Fiber Ready for Quantum? DESCRIPTION:The Internet as it exists today is best described as a network of networks. Historically\, it evolved through the interconnection of smaller localized networks into a web of networks. Can a future quantum internet follow a similar trajectory? How can local quantum networks develop and interconnect to form a large-scale national quantum network? If so\, how can the nation’s fiber infrastructure accelerate its construction? \n\n\nKey Points: \n\n\n\nWhat is quantum networking?\n\n\n\n\nWhy quantum networking is an improvement over existing technology- what can it do that traditional networking can’t?\n\n\n\n\nNetworking technologies required for quantum encryption and quantum entanglement\n\n\n\n\nThe status of quantum network innovation in the United States\n\n\n\n\nAdapting existing fiber infrastructure for a quantum future\n\n\nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-is-your-fiber-ready-for-quantum/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Quantum-Networks-Combined-Logos-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T130000 DTSTAMP:20260129T200540Z CREATED:20260129T182726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T200540Z UID:10000619-1770897600-1770901200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents – Why Fiber Management is Essential DESCRIPTION:Why Fiber Management Is Essential is a practical\, business-focused webinar that explains how Fiber Management Systems (FMS) support an end-to-end network lifecycle—from design and build through long-term operations. Attendees will learn what fiber management is\, when and where it becomes mission-critical\, and how it directly impacts operational efficiency\, service reliability\, and customer satisfaction. The session will explore real-world deployment scenarios across outside plant\, enterprise\, and municipal environments\, identify who benefits most from effective fiber management\, and clarify the operational and financial value of treating FMS as a strategic asset rather than just a technical tool. \nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-why-fiber-management-is-essential/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FFB-Featured-Image-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T120000 DTSTAMP:20260203T142658Z CREATED:20260203T142658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T142658Z UID:10000625-1771329600-1771329600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents – After Data Integration\, What’s Next for AI DESCRIPTION:You’ve unified your systems. Your data is flowing. Now comes the hard part: how do you actually use AI to drive better outcomes? \nIn this follow-up Fiber Broadband Association webinar\, Peter Cresse (Entropy)\, Jeff Boozer (ETI Software)\, and Don Eben (Core Consults) tackle the next stage of AI maturity for broadband providers — moving from data readiness to intelligent action. \nWith interoperable data in place\, providers face new challenges: choosing the right AI models\, knowing where AI adds real operational value\, and avoiding expensive experimentation that doesn’t translate into results. Not every use case needs a large language model\, and not every problem should be solved with AI. \nThis session focuses on practical guidance\, including: \n\nHow to identify high-impact AI use cases in network operations\, customer experience\, and planning\nWhen to use LLMs vs. domain-specific models vs. rules-based automation\nHow to evaluate AI readiness by data quality\, context\, and latency requirements\nWays to operationalize AI outputs into existing workflows without disruption\nHow to measure success beyond pilots and proofs of concept\n\nRather than treating AI as a single solution\, this discussion helps providers build a decision framework for applying the right intelligence to the right problem — turning integrated data into measurable operational\, financial\, and customer experience gains. \n\nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-after-data-integration-whats-next-for-ai/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ETI-Featured-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T103000 DTSTAMP:20260209T151153Z CREATED:20260209T151153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T151153Z UID:10000631-1771408800-1771410600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 7: The Hidden Infrastructure Behind AI and Hyperscale Networks DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 7: The Hidden Infrastructure Behind AI and Hyperscale Networks\nOn this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, we pull back the curtain on In-Line Amplifier (ILA) huts—the unsung infrastructure powering long-haul fiber networks. Michael Thomas\, Regional Vice President of Integration at Network Connex\, joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to explain how ILAs keep signals strong across hundreds of miles\, reduce latency\, and enable the rapid growth of AI and cloud services. They’ll also discuss why ILA placement is critical\, how these sites are evolving into micro data centers\, who’s building them\, and how they could create new broadband opportunities for rural communities. \nWith Special Guest \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-7-the-hidden-infrastructure-behind-ai-and-hyperscale-networks/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T140000 DTSTAMP:20260205T184619Z CREATED:20260204T144551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T184619Z UID:10000628-1771408800-1771423200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA LATAM Presenta: Factores clave para promover la inversión y el despliegue de redes de fibra óptica DESCRIPTION:El despliegue de redes de fibra óptica es una prioridad para el desarrollo digital de América Latina. Sin embargo\, la inversión y la expansión de infraestructura siguen enfrentando barreras regulatorias\, operativas y de coordinación institucional. \nEn el marco de Telco Tour 2026 – Episodio República Dominicana\, te invitamos a una presentación clave para entender qué condiciones son necesarias para impulsar el despliegue de fibra de forma sostenible y a escala. Una sesión enfocada en política pública\, regulación e implementación práctica\, con aprendizajes aplicables a distintos mercados de la región. \n \n \n Regístrate aquí\n \n \n \nPonente: Romina Décima Cánovas\nRegulatory & Public Affairs Coordinator\nFiber Broadband Association – LATAM URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-latam-presenta-factores-clave-para-promover-la-inversion-y-el-despliegue-de-redes-de-fibra-optica/ CATEGORIES:LATAM Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/sesion-fiber-broadband.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T141923Z CREATED:20260210T141923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T141923Z UID:10000632-1771416000-1771416000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Turning Experiences into Your Strengths DESCRIPTION:With more than 20 years in fiber optic engineering and leading large-scale network projects\, Tamara DesJardins shares the career lessons that emerge from solving complex problems and leading work where decisions carry wide-ranging impact. Drawing from her experience\, Tamara reflects on learning to be genuine\, speaking with confidence and authority\, staying flexible when plans change\, and finding the courage to move forward even when the path feels uncertain. She also explores the responsibility that comes with experience – creating pathways for others and helping teams grow along the way. Turning Experiences into Your Strengths offers a practical\, relatable look at how experience builds self-trust\, credibility\, and clarity over the course of a career. \n\n\nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-turning-experiences-into-your-strengths/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WiF-Featured-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260219T155937Z CREATED:20260211T170234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T155937Z UID:10000634-1771502400-1771506000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Preparando las unidades multifamiliares para el futuro. DESCRIPTION:Desde la Fiber Broadband Association LATAM Chapter\, los invitamos a participar en este webinar organizado por el FTTH Council Europe. Un panel internacional en inglés donde se analizan los resultados de la encuesta global 2025 sobre fibra en el hogar y cómo preparar las unidades multifamiliares para el futuro tecnológico.\n \n \n \n Regístrate aquí\n \n \n \n\n¡Los esperamos! URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/webinar-preparando-las-unidades-multifamiliares-para-el-futuro/ CATEGORIES:LATAM Webinar,Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Preparando-la-propiedad-horizontal-para-el-futuro-Lo-que-revela-la-Encuesta-Global-de-Fibra-en-el-Hogar-2025-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T103000 DTSTAMP:20260218T200509Z CREATED:20260218T200509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T200509Z UID:10000639-1772013600-1772015400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 8: Broadband Competition and Pricing Strategies in California Urban Markets DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 8: Broadband Competition and Pricing Strategies in California Urban Markets\n\nOn January 14\, 2026\, the California Public Advocates Office\, in partnership with the University of California\, Santa Barbara\, released Broadband Competition and Pricing Strategies in California’s Urban Markets. The study examines how large incumbent providers respond to new competition from fiber and fixed wireless entrants across California’s urban communities. \n\n\nIn this week’s episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Ernesto Falcon\, Program Manager at the CPUC\, joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to unpack the findings. Drawing on market-level pricing data and deployment patterns\, the report shows that meaningful facilities-based competition—particularly from new fiber providers—drives lower promotional pricing\, enhanced service offerings\, and more aggressive customer retention strategies. \n\n\nConversely\, in markets without robust infrastructure competition\, consumers often face higher prices under effective gigabit monopolies. The analysis reveals persistent market concentration across many urban areas and underscores the need for policies that promote sustainable infrastructure competition\, pricing transparency\, and strong consumer protections. \n\nWith Special Guest \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-8-broadband-competition-and-pricing-strategies-in-california-urban-markets/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T120000 DTSTAMP:20260217T145410Z CREATED:20260213T140316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T145410Z UID:10000637-1772107200-1772107200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Why data delays cost you customers and how to close the gap DESCRIPTION:Service providers are deploying fiber networks at scale\, yet strong build activity does not automatically translate into strong take-up. Networks may be technically complete\, but revenue activation depends on something more: clear visibility into serviceable locations and coordinated market execution. \nWhen readiness data is delayed\, fragmented\, or unclear\, internal teams lack confidence in what is truly open for sale. At the same time\, prospective subscribers may be unaware of new service options or uncertain about the value of switching. When network readiness and go-to-market efforts move out of sync\, providers miss critical windows to convert interest into subscriptions while operating costs continue to accumulate. \nDiscover how to close that gap with steps to: \n\nCreate clear visibility into what is truly open for sale\nDefine ownership and handoffs between network\, operations\, and commercial teams\nConnect network completion milestones directly to go-to-market execution\n\n\n\nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-why-data-delays-cost-you-customers-and-how-to-close-the-gap/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3-GIS-Featured-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T140000 DTSTAMP:20260203T184153Z CREATED:20260203T184153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T184153Z UID:10000626-1772114400-1772114400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents – Middle-Mile & Long-Haul Fiber Reality Check: What It Actually Takes to Deliver on These Projects DESCRIPTION:Middle mile and long‑haul fiber builds are powering network growth\, utility modernization\, and rural connectivity. But as projects stretch across long\, complex routes\, the execution challenges are getting tougher. Funding and demand aren’t enough anymore — success depends on tackling engineering\, permitting\, and construction realities early\, especially in rural areas with multiple jurisdictions. \nIn this session\, ADB shares a field‑tested look at what it really takes to deliver these builds at scale. We’ll dig into the common failure points that drive delays\, cost overruns\, and design changes — and offer practical guidance on how early engineering alignment reduces risk and keeps large‑scale fiber projects moving. \n\nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-middle-mile-and-long-haul-fiber-reality-check/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2.26.26-ADB-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T150000 DTSTAMP:20260211T162101Z CREATED:20260211T161745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T162101Z UID:10000633-1772114400-1772118000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA YouTube Live Stream DESCRIPTION:¿Tienes dudas sobre el futuro de la fibra óptica y las mejores prácticas tecnológicas?\nÚnete al LIVE de la Fiber Broadband Association LATAM con nuestros expertos en tecnología. \nNo pierdas la oportunidad de aprender de expertos de la industria\, hacer preguntas en tiempo real y mantenerte a la vanguardia de la conectividad de alta velocidad. \n \n \n Realiza tu Pre-Registro acá\n \n \n \n  URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-youtube-live-stream-2/ CATEGORIES:FBA LATAM,LATAM Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Fiber Broadband Association LATAM":MAILTO:LatamChapter@fiberbroadband.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR