BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Fiber Broadband Association - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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/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: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/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260902 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260904 DTSTAMP:20260807T164813Z CREATED:20260807T164813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T164813Z UID:10000780-1788307200-1788479999@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Metro Connect Fall DESCRIPTION:Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) will be attending Metro Connect Fall 2026 September 2-3 in Austin\, Texas. Connect with FBA’s Manager\, Membership Outreach and Engagement\, Kim Rickard. \n\nJoin 3\,000+ senior digital infrastructure leaders from FTTH\, middle‑mile & long‑haul fiber\, data centers\, hyperscalers\, construction\, energy\, investors\, legal & more.\nThe mid‑year meeting for capital\, connectivity & compute\nThis is where networks get financed and scaled\, while deals get done.\nHigh‑impact content and curated networking\nExpect strategic panels\, technical deep dives\, and networking designed to accelerate partnerships and inform your decision‑making. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/metro-connect-fall/ LOCATION:Austin\, Texas CATEGORIES:FBA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/metro-connect-FALL-in-orange.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T103000 DTSTAMP:20260825T122954Z CREATED:20260825T122954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T122954Z UID:10000790-1788343200-1788345000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 35: Scaling Fiber in a Competitive Era: A Conversation with Fidium’s CEO DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 35: Scaling Fiber in a Competitive Era: A Conversation with Fidium’s CEO\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, sits down with Gaurav Juneja\, CEO of Fidium\, to discuss the company’s next phase as a fiber-first operator. With a network spanning more than 76\,000 fiber route miles\, Juneja shares how Fidium is accelerating expansion\, enhancing customer experience\, and leveraging new capital strategies to scale. The conversation also explores Fidium’s push into wholesale and data center connectivity\, its rural market advantage\, and what these moves signal for the telecom landscape as competition intensifies and fiber investment surges. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Special Guest \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-35-scaling-fiber-in-a-competitive-era-a-conversation-with-fidiums-ceo/ 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:20260902T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260902T160000 DTSTAMP:20260622T190042Z CREATED:20260616T153818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T190042Z UID:10000738-1788361200-1788364800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Rompiendo las barreras de la Última Milla: Conectando Dispositivos con Sistemas de Alimentación con Gestión de Fallas y Redes Híbridas de Próxima Generación. DESCRIPTION:Webinar FBA LATAM: miércoles\, 02 septiembre\, 2026 at 15:00 EDT \nEn este webinar\, los asistentes descubrirán cómo romper las limitaciones de distancia y potencia en la última milla mediante la implementación de redes híbridas y sistemas de alimentación de dispositivos con gestión de fallas (Clase 4). Aprenderán los conceptos básicos para diseñar arquitecturas centralizadas de alta disponibilidad que eliminan la necesidad de costosas obras civiles\, medidores eléctricos locales y gabinetes intermedios vulnerables en exteriores. Además\, conocerán los criterios técnicos y normativos clave para energizar de forma segura y eficiente dispositivos críticos de alto consumo como celdas pequeñas 5G\, switches industriales de borde y sistemas avanzados de videovigilancia IP. \n \n \n Regístrate aquí URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/rompiendo-las-barreras-de-la-ultima-milla-conectando-dispositivos-con-sistemas-de-alimentacion-con-gestion-de-fallas-y-redes-hibridas-de-proxima-generacion/ CATEGORIES:LATAM Webinar,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Panduit-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260908 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTSTAMP:20260807T170506Z CREATED:20260807T170506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T170506Z UID:10000781-1788825600-1789171199@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:The Connected World LIVE 2026 DESCRIPTION:Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) will be attending The Connected World LIVE 2026 September 8-11 in Chicago\, IL. Connect with FBA’s Manager\, Membership Outreach and Engagement\, Kim Rickard.\n\nThe Connected World LIVE 2026 is the premier global event for leaders driving the transformation of connectivity into a digital commerce ecosystem. Hosted by Connectbase\, the Operating System for Connectivity Commerce\, this summit brings together buyers\, sellers\, and innovators to shape the future of how the world connects\, collaborates\, and transacts. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/the-connected-world-live-2026/ LOCATION:Chicago\, Illinois CATEGORIES:FBA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/TCWLIVE-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T103000 DTSTAMP:20260831T170146Z CREATED:20260831T170146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T170146Z UID:10000795-1788948000-1788949800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 36: Washington’s Broadband Buildout: What’s Happening Now? DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 36: Washington’s Broadband Buildout: What’s Happening Now?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen Jordan Arnold became Director of the Washington State Broadband Office in January 2026\, the state was on the cusp of a major broadband milestone. Just weeks later\, Washington received federal approval for its final BEAD proposal\, unlocking more than $1 billion in investment for broadband expansion. Now\, almost nine months into her role\, Jordan joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to discuss how Washington’s broadband strategy is taking shape and what this early implementation phase is revealing. \n\n\nFrom moving BEAD from approval to implementation to addressing the realities of deploying resilient networks in a state increasingly impacted by wildfires and other natural disasters\, Jordan will share the challenges\, solutions\, and lessons emerging along the way. How can Washington build networks that not only connect communities\, but keep them connected when they need communications most? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Special Guest \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-36-washingtons-broadband-buildout-whats-happening-now/ 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/Chicago:20260910T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T190000 DTSTAMP:20260804T134302Z CREATED:20260804T134302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T134302Z UID:10000775-1789059600-1789066800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Member Mingle – Chicago\, IL DESCRIPTION:FBA will be holding a Member Mingle in Chicago\, Illinois on September 10th from 5-7 pm local time. FBA members are invited to attend this complimentary “members-only” networking event. Join FBA’s Manager of Membership Outreach and Engagement\, Kim Rickard\, for some conversation\, connections\, and light fare. Please RSVP to membership@fiberbroadband.org. \nFBA staff will respond to confirm your attendance and share the specific location details. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-member-mingle-chicago-il-2/ LOCATION:Chicago\, Illinois CATEGORIES:FBA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTSTAMP:20260609T181626Z CREATED:20260609T181626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T181626Z UID:10000734-1789344000-1789603199@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA at CCSA Connect Conference 2026 DESCRIPTION:Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) will be attending CCSA Connect Conference 2026 September 14-16 in Halifax\, Nova Scotia. Connect with FBA’s Manager\, Membership Outreach and Engagement\, Kim Rickard. \n  URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-at-ccsa-connect-conference-2026/ LOCATION:Halifax\, Nova Scotia CATEGORIES:FBA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/fulllogo-green.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260915T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260915T130000 DTSTAMP:20260821T143211Z CREATED:20260821T143211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T143211Z UID:10000787-1789473600-1789477200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA OpTIC Path Lunch and Learn DESCRIPTION:The FBA Workforce Development Team would like to invite you to our upcoming Lunch and Learn on September 15th from 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM EST. During this call\, we’ll walk through the benefits of OpTIC Path\, and hear directly from current FBA members about their experience and the value they’ve gained through the curriculum. There will also be time for questions and open discussion. \nPlease email membership@fiberbroadband.org for the Zoom link. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-optic-path-lunch-and-learn-3/ CATEGORIES:FBA Events,Lunch and Learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260915T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260915T140000 DTSTAMP:20260810T170841Z CREATED:20260810T170841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T170841Z UID:10000783-1789480800-1789480800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Where Fiber Meets the Facility: Connecting Fiber Infrastructure Inside and Out DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-where-fiber-meets-the-facility-connecting-fiber-infrastructure-inside-and-out/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/09.15.26-FNT-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTSTAMP:20260916T021358Z CREATED:20260128T215547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T021358Z UID:10000620-1789516800-1789603199@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Fiber Connect Day – Guatemala DESCRIPTION:Desde la fibra hacia el futuro: infraestructura crítica que transforma la región\nLa Fiber Broadband Association LATAM continúa consolidando su agenda regional y da un paso estratégico al llevar uno de sus eventos insignia a Ciudad de Guatemala\, una subregión clave en la evolución del ecosistema digital de América Latina y el Caribe. Fiber Connect Day será un espacio de alto nivel donde convergerán operadores\, ISPs\, centros de datos\, autoridades\, desarrolladores de infraestructura\, fabricantes\, integradores tecnológicos y líderes del sector para analizar el papel de la fibra óptica como columna vertebral de la transformación digital. \n \n \n Regístrate aquí\n \n \n \nPrecios de Registro (UsD): $199* \n*Puede solicitar el código de acceso sin costo escribiendo a marketinglatam@fiberbroadband.org \nCentroamérica y el Caribe ocupan una posición estratégica en la arquitectura digital regional: conectan flujos de datos\, concentran infraestructura crítica\, impulsan hubs logísticos y avanzan rápidamente en la adopción de Data Centers\, soluciones basadas en Inteligencia Artificial\, cloud computing y servicios digitales de nueva generación. Estos desarrollos están elevando de manera sostenida la demanda por redes de banda ancha robustas\, resilientes y escalables\, capaces de soportar cargas críticas\, baja latencia y altos estándares de disponibilidad. \n \n \n Agenda del Evento\n \n \n \nDurante un intenso día de conferencias y paneles\, Fiber Connect Day abordará las tendencias tecnológicas\, regulatorias y de inversión que están redefiniendo la conectividad en la región\, incluyendo: \n\nLa evolución de las redes FTTH y su rol en la economía digital\nEl crecimiento del ecosistema de Data Centers y su impacto en la planificación de infraestructura\nLa integración de la Inteligencia Artificial y el análisis de datos en las redes de próxima generación\nOportunidades de inversión\, financiamiento y modelos de despliegue\nCasos de éxito regionales y aprendizajes aplicables a mercados emergentes\n\nEste evento reafirma el compromiso de la FBA LATAM de integrar a Centroamérica y el Caribe en la hoja de ruta de los grandes encuentros del sector\, visibilizando su potencial\, desafíos y oportunidades\, y posicionando a la subregión como un actor relevante dentro del desarrollo de la infraestructura digital del continente. \nPara obtener información sobre el evento\, oportunidades de patrocinio o membresía\, comuníquese con LatamChapter@fiberbroadband.org URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fiber-connect-latam-guatemala/ CATEGORIES:FBA LATAM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FCL-Guatemala-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Fiber Broadband Association LATAM":MAILTO:LatamChapter@fiberbroadband.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260807T173242Z CREATED:20260609T145552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T173242Z UID:10000730-1789516800-1789862399@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA at PCCA 2026 Mid-Year Meeting DESCRIPTION:Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) will be sponsoring PCCA 2026 Mid-Year Meeting September 16-19 in Washington\, DC. \n  URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-at-pcca-2026-mid-year-meeting/ LOCATION:Washington\, DC CATEGORIES:FBA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026mybanner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T103000 DTSTAMP:20260912T111135Z CREATED:20260909T131512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T111135Z UID:10000802-1789552800-1789554600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 37: Beyond the Build: The Future of State Broadband DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 37: Beyond the Build: The Future of State Broadband\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat happens when major broadband grants wind down? Revati Prasad\, Executive Director of the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society\, joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to explore the future role of state broadband offices and the challenges of sustaining capacity for mapping\, oversight\, affordability and digital opportunity. Drawing on additional research with State Broadband Officers\, Revati will also share findings from Benton’s ISP focus groups examining the practical barriers to deployment—including permitting\, workforce\, supply chain and state-provider coordination—and the solutions that can accelerate broadband buildout while maintaining accountability and consumer protections. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Special Guest \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-37-beyond-the-build-the-future-of-state-broadband/ 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:20260916T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260916T120000 DTSTAMP:20260825T141203Z CREATED:20260825T141203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T141203Z UID:10000791-1789560000-1789560000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Women in Fiber: Advocate for Yourself and Your Brand Will Follow DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/women-in-fiber-advocate-for-yourself-and-your-brand-will-follow/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Women_in_Fiber_200x200.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T130000 DTSTAMP:20260818T170533Z CREATED:20260818T170533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T170533Z UID:10000786-1789646400-1789650000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Membership Lunch and Learn DESCRIPTION:The FBA Membership Team would like to invite you to our upcoming Lunch and Learn on September 17th from 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM EST. During this call\, we’ll walk through the benefits of FBA membership\, engagement opportunities for you and your entire team\, and hear directly from current FBA members about their experience and the value they’ve gained through membership. There will also be time for questions and open discussion. \nPlease email membership@fiberbroadband.org for the Zoom link. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-membership-lunch-and-learn/ CATEGORIES:FBA Events,Lunch and Learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T140000 DTSTAMP:20260824T174205Z CREATED:20260824T174205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T174205Z UID:10000788-1789653600-1789653600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Is Your Optical Fiber Supply Chain Ready for Enhanced Enforcement by CBP? DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-is-your-optical-fiber-supply-chain-ready-for-enhanced-enforcement-by-cbp/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260922T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260923T170000 DTSTAMP:20260729T170513Z CREATED:20260729T165813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T170513Z UID:10000771-1790064000-1790182800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA en: DCD LATAM Cancún DESCRIPTION:FBA LATAM como aliado estratégico de DCD oferta a nuestros miembros un descuento de 20% en el registro del evento en Cancún el 22 y 23 de Septiembre del 2026. \nPara vendors — 20% de descuento\nCódigo de descuento: FiberBroadband20 \n \n \n Link de inscripción \n \n \n \nReuniendo a más de 2\,000 líderes senior que trabajan en los mayores proyectos de data centers\, DCD Connect | LATAM 2026 impulsará la colaboración en la industria\, le ayudará a forjar nuevas alianzas y a descubrir soluciones innovadoras para sus principales desafíos. \n \n \n Enlace del evento URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-en-dcd-latam-cancun/ CATEGORIES:FBA LATAM,Industry Event,Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DCD-FBA-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260922T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260922T170000 DTSTAMP:20260909T155804Z CREATED:20260903T125232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T155804Z UID:10000796-1790071200-1790096400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Event in Mississauga DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 22\, 2026 for a one-day exclusive event showcasing how the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) turns shared intelligence into real advantages. Strengthening our voice on policy and best practices\, while innovating together to solve operational challenges that shape the industry. This one-day limited seating program will provide the opportunity to clearly identify the value the Fiber Broadband Association brings to operators\, vendors\, regulators and the community.   \nHosted by the Canadian Working Group\, Membership Working Group\, Women in Fiber Regional Ambassadors\, and FBA Staff. \n\nTo confirm your attendance\, please register here by Friday\, September 11th.\nPlease email membership@fiberbroadband.org or contactus@fiberbroadband.org with any questions. \nSchedule of Events \n\n10AM – 2:30PM: Exclusive FBA Event Including Lunch\n3PM – 5PM: Networking Reception (light appetizers and cash bar)\n\n  URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-event-in-mississauga/ LOCATION:Mississauga\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:FBA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T103000 DTSTAMP:20260915T191752Z CREATED:20260915T191752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T191752Z UID:10000803-1790157600-1790159400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 38: 30 Years of Broadband: What We’ve Built\, What We’ve Learned\, and What Comes Next DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 38: 30 Years of Broadband: What We’ve Built\, What We’ve Learned\, and What Comes Next\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThree decades after helping shape the vision for America’s broadband future\, Blair Levin\, (formerly FCC Chief of Staff (’93-97) and Executive Director of the 2010 National Broadband Plan) and with over two decades of advising institutional investors about telecommunications policy\, joins Fiber for Breakfast for a candid look at how far the industry has come – and how far it still has to go. Joining Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, Levin will reflect on the evolution of broadband infrastructure\, the lessons learned along the way\, and the forces reshaping the industry today. \nFrom fiber expansion and the challenges of connecting every community to the emergence of AI\, hyperscalers\, low-earth orbit satellites (LEOs)\, and next-generation networks\, this conversation will explore what has changed\, what hasn’t\, and what the industry must do next to build the connectivity America will need for the future. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Special Guest \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-38-30-years-of-broadband-what-weve-built-what-weve-learned-and-what-comes-next/ 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:20260923T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260923T140000 DTSTAMP:20260824T191845Z CREATED:20260824T191845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T191845Z UID:10000789-1790172000-1790172000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Overcoming Multifiber Test Challenges in AI Data Centers DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-overcoming-multifiber-test-challenges-in-ai-data-centers/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6.25.26-Viavi-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260923T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260923T180000 DTSTAMP:20260722T163141Z CREATED:20260722T163141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T163141Z UID:10000766-1790182800-1790186400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Members Meetup – Boston DESCRIPTION:Please join us on the night before the Boston Regional for a meetup. Hosted by the FBA Membership Working Group\, this event provides an opportunity to meet other members\, along with Jennifer and Kim from the FBA Membership Team. Join us on Wednesday\, September 23rd\, from 5 PM to 6 PM (local time). This is a very casual meetup with light appetizers and beverages. There is no cost to attend. If you plan to attend the meet-up\, please send an email to membership@fiberbroadband.org to RSVP. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-members-meetup-boston/ LOCATION:Boston\, Massachusetts CATEGORIES:FBA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260925 DTSTAMP:20251223T181258Z CREATED:20251223T180508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T181258Z UID:10000589-1790208000-1790294399@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Regional Fiber Connect - Boston DESCRIPTION:September 24\, 2026 | Fiber Innovations\nA forward-looking event that highlights emerging architectures\, applications\, and implementation lessons from leading markets. The emphasis is on bringing innovation into deployable reality\, including what to adopt now and how to plan for what is next. \n \n \n View Agenda URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/regional-fiber-connect-boston/ LOCATION:Revere Hotel Boston Common\, 200 Stuart St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States CATEGORIES:FBA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/FBA-109E_RFC26_HeaderB_Logo_1200x500_0002_Boston-e1758061089943.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T140000 DTSTAMP:20260831T135132Z CREATED:20260831T135132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T135132Z UID:10000794-1790215200-1790258400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - The Human Side of Digital Transformation: A Change Management Playbook for Broadband & Fiber Construction Teams DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-the-human-side-of-digital-transformation-a-change-management-playbook-for-broadband-fiber-construction-teams/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Blog-Images-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T120000 DTSTAMP:20260908T163453Z CREATED:20260907T193519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T163453Z UID:10000798-1790251200-1790251200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Marketing Essentials: First Steps: Navigating CTV & Digital Audio with Confidence DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/marketing-essentials-first-steps-navigating-ctv-digital-audio-with-confidence/ CATEGORIES:Marketing Essentials,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/crown-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260929T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260929T120000 DTSTAMP:20260903T131215Z CREATED:20260903T131215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T131215Z UID:10000797-1790679600-1790683200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Membership Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join the FBA Membership Team for our virtual “Office Hours” on Tuesday\, September 29th\, from 11:00 AM –12:00 PM EST. The session will include a membership benefits refresher\, highlighting key resources and opportunities available to you as an FBA member. Drop-in to ask questions\, share ideas\, provide feedback\, or briefly discuss ways to engage with FBA. Connect with FBA members virtually!​ \nPlease email membership@fiberbroadband.org to receive the Zoom link. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-membership-office-hours-15/ CATEGORIES:FBA Events,Membership Office Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260929T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260929T120000 DTSTAMP:20260908T161620Z CREATED:20260908T161620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T161620Z UID:10000801-1790683200-1790683200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents -The State of AI in Rural Broadband: Findings from 132 Providers DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-the-state-of-ai-in-rural-broadband-findings-from-132-providers/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FBA-Image-Template.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260929T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260929T140000 DTSTAMP:20260908T154624Z CREATED:20260908T154529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T154624Z UID:10000800-1790690400-1790690400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Solving the FDH Bottleneck: Lower Costs\, Faster Turn-Up DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-solving-the-fdh-bottleneck-lower-costs-faster-turn-up/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/FBA-Image-Template-9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002 DTSTAMP:20260609T180804Z CREATED:20260609T180804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T180804Z UID:10000732-1790726400-1790899199@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA at SCTE TechExpo DESCRIPTION:Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) will be attending SCTE TechExpo September 30 – October 1 in Atlanta\, Georgia. Connect with FBA’s Manager\, Membership Outreach and Engagement\, Kim Rickard. \nTechExpo26 explores how this cross-technology fusion is unlocking unprecedented experience quality\, new business models\, and the rise of truly autonomous networks powered by AI. We stand at the threshold of a new era defined not by speeds and feeds\, but by experience\, intelligence\, and service innovation across all access networks. Operators are reimagining how networks operate\, applying AI\, automation\, and converged architectures to ensure seamless connectivity and performance across every environment. TechExpo26 brings together global leaders and implementers to explore how these technologies will reshape the industry. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-at-scte-techexpo/ LOCATION:Atlanta\, Georgia CATEGORIES:FBA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-01-Eventsevent_teaser_2026_SCTE.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T103000 DTSTAMP:20260918T191322Z CREATED:20260918T191322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T191322Z UID:10000804-1790762400-1790764200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 39: BEAD Isn’t Over Yet: What Happens After Final Approval? DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 39: BEAD Isn’t Over Yet: What Happens After Final Approval?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith all 50 states now having approved BEAD Final Proposals\, the program is moving from planning to execution—but the process is far from settled. Carol Mattey\, former FCC official\, broadband and policy expert\, and principal of Mattey Consulting\, joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to examine what happens when selected providers withdraw\, states need to adjust awards\, and new unserved locations emerge. They’ll explore NTIA’s latest changes\, the flexibility states have to redirect funding and select replacement providers\, and what these evolving rules mean for broadband providers\, state broadband offices and communities waiting for service. \n\nWith special guest: \n \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-39-bead-isnt-over-yet-what-happens-after-final-approval/ 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:20260930T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260930T120000 DTSTAMP:20260915T202623Z CREATED:20260915T202623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T202623Z UID:10000805-1790769600-1790769600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Stop Guessing. Start Knowing. How Visual AI Is Transforming Telecoms Field Operations DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-stop-guessing-start-knowing-how-visual-ai-is-transforming-telecoms-field-operations/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/09.30.26-IQGeo-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260930T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260930T190000 DTSTAMP:20260910T202802Z CREATED:20260810T135419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T202802Z UID:10000782-1790787600-1790794800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Member Mingle – Columbus\, OH DESCRIPTION:FBA will be holding a Member Mingle in Columbus\, Ohio on September 30th from 5-7 pm local time. FBA members are invited to attend this complimentary “members-only” networking event. Join FBA’s Manager of Membership Outreach and Engagement\, Kim Rickard\, for some conversation\, connections\, and light fare. Please RSVP to membership@fiberbroadband.org. \nFBA staff will respond to confirm your attendance and share the specific location details. \nA special thank you to our event sponsors\, FBA Members altafiber and Lumos\, for their support of this event! \n      URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-member-mingle-columbus-oh/ LOCATION:Columbus\, Ohio CATEGORIES:FBA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-09-10-at-4.27.42-PM.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR