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/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/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260715T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260715T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T145911Z CREATED:20260706T145849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T145911Z UID:10000754-1784073600-1784116800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Women in Fiber: Managing Up and Across to Better Team Performance DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/women-in-fiber-managing-up-and-across-to-better-team-performance/ 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/New_York:20260715T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T103000 DTSTAMP:20260709T151747Z CREATED:20260701T192706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T151747Z UID:10000752-1784109600-1784111400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 28: Intelligent Oversight: How AI is Changing BEAD Compliance DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 28: Intelligent Oversight: How AI is Changing BEAD Compliance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe BEAD program represents a once-in-a-generation investment\, but it also creates a major oversight challenge for state broadband offices. How can states ensure every project meets specifications without stretching staff or exhausting limited budgets? \n\n\nOn this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Colin Reilly\, Vice President of Data Strategy & Technical Services at Connected Nation\, joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to discuss a smarter approach. Using a proprietary risk-modeling framework powered by machine learning and statistical sampling\, Connected Nation helps transform grant monitoring from a reactive burden into a proactive strategy. \n\n\nBy identifying high-risk projects early and using milestone-based checkpoints\, states and subgrantees can collaborate more effectively\, avoid end-of-project surprises\, and maximize the impact of BEAD investments while accelerating efforts to close the digital divide. \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-28-closing-broadband-gaps-with-smarter-grant-oversight/ 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:20260715T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260715T140000 DTSTAMP:20260624T125444Z CREATED:20260624T125210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T125444Z UID:10000741-1784124000-1784124000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Winning with Broadband: Turning Fiber Investment into Subscriber Growth DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-winning-with-broadband-turning-fiber-investment-into-subscriber-growth/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Enghouse-lockup_300.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T160000 DTSTAMP:20260527T163807Z CREATED:20260527T145054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T163807Z UID:10000718-1784214000-1784217600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Sostenibilidad\, Redes Ópticas y Data Centers DESCRIPTION:Webinar FBA LATAM: jueves\, 16 julio\, 2026 at 15:00 EDT \nDesarrollaremos una visión integral sobre sostenibilidad aplicada a la infraestructura digital en América Latina\, abordando redes ópticas\, despliegue FTTH\, economía circular\, innovación en fibras avanzadas\, conectividad de alta densidad y la transformación energética de los Data Centers. \nLa Fiber Broadband Association LATAM impulsa este análisis como una hoja de ruta regional para acelerar la modernización tecnológica bajo criterios de eficiencia ambiental\, optimización de recursos y competitividad global. \n \n \n Regístrate aquí\n \n \n \nLa expansión de la conectividad de banda ancha en América Latina exige soluciones sostenibles capaces de: \n\nEquilibrar crecimiento digital\nImpacto ambiental\nEficiencia económica.\n\nDesde la contaminación visual del cableado aéreo hasta la huella de carbono de los Data Centers\, la industria enfrenta el desafío de construir redes más limpias\, resilientes y escalables. \nSe compartirá el documento que consolida el trabajo colaborativo del Comité de Tecnología de FBA LATAM para establecer lineamientos técnicos\, regulatorios y estratégicos. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/sostenibilidad-redes-opticas-y-data-centers/ CATEGORIES:LATAM Webinar,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/LATAM-Tech.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260720T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260720T180000 DTSTAMP:20260623T134106Z CREATED:20260529T134851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T134106Z UID:10000720-1784566800-1784570400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Members Meetup – Bozeman DESCRIPTION:Please join us on the night before the Bozeman 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 at the Benchmark Patio at the AC Hotel on Monday\, July 20th\, 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-bozeman/ LOCATION:Bozeman\, Montana CATEGORIES:FBA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260722 DTSTAMP:20251223T181317Z CREATED:20251223T175726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T181317Z UID:10000587-1784592000-1784678399@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Regional Fiber Connect - Bozeman DESCRIPTION:July 21\, 2026 | Community Impact\nDesigned to connect fiber deployment to tangible regional outcomes\, this workshop spotlights how broadband enables economic development\, education\, healthcare\, and resilience. It is a strong venue for building coalitions and translating community goals into actionable build plans. \n \n \n View Agenda URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/regional-fiber-connect-bozeman/ LOCATION:Montana State University – Strand Union Building\, 751 Grant Street\, Bozeman\, MT\, 59715\, United States CATEGORIES:FBA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/FBA-109E_RFC26_HeaderB_Logo_1200x500_0004_Bozeman-e1758061114898.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T103000 DTSTAMP:20260709T205556Z CREATED:20260709T205556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T205556Z UID:10000757-1784714400-1784716200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 29: Right of Way Wars: Winning the Fiber Deployment Battle DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 29: Right of Way Wars: Winning the Fiber Deployment Battle\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs fiber deployments accelerate nationwide\, one major challenge continues to delay projects and increase costs: right-of-way and permitting issues. Too often\, broadband providers\, municipalities\, and contractors face unnecessary expenses and setbacks simply because they lack the expertise to navigate complex regulatory and infrastructure hurdles. On this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Dave Thomas\, CEO\, Eagle 1 Resources joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of FBA to discuss how industry experts can help teams strategically overcome right-of-way obstacles\, avoid costly mistakes\, and keep fiber builds on track. Register now! \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-29-right-of-way-wars-winning-the-fiber-deployment-battle/ 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:20260722T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260722T140000 DTSTAMP:20260626T152540Z CREATED:20260626T152540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T152540Z UID:10000749-1784728800-1784728800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - From Build to Business: Growing Broadband Through Better Operations DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-from-build-to-business-growing-broadband-through-better-operations/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/07.22.26-irby-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T133000 DTSTAMP:20260629T144428Z CREATED:20260624T163207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T144428Z UID:10000746-1784809800-1784813400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Membership Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join the FBA Membership Team for our virtual “Office Hours” on Thursday\, July 23rd\, from 12:30–1:30 PM EST. This session will include a presentation from Older Adults Technology Services (OATS)\, highlighting a new initiative with the Fiber Broadband Association focused on expanding high-speed fiber connectivity and digital skills training for older Americans across the country. \nPlease email membership@fiberbroadband.org to receive the Zoom link. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-membership-office-hours-13/ 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:20260723T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T140000 DTSTAMP:20260713T204127Z CREATED:20260708T182217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T204127Z UID:10000756-1784815200-1784815200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Upgrading MSO Networks to Fiber to the Home (FTTH): A Technical Perspective DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-upgrading-mso-networks-to-fiber-to-the-home-ftth-a-technical-perspective/ CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T190000 DTSTAMP:20260526T135608Z CREATED:20260526T135532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T135608Z UID:10000715-1784826000-1784833200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Member Mingle – Salt Lake City\, UT DESCRIPTION:FBA will be holding a Member Mingle in Salt Lake City\, Utah on July 23rd 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-salt-lake-city-ut/ LOCATION:Salt Lake City\, UT CATEGORIES:FBA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260728T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260728T120000 DTSTAMP:20260715T135646Z CREATED:20260715T135540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T135646Z UID:10000761-1785236400-1785240000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Derechos de vía\, ductos y postes: la infraestructura invisible que condiciona el despliegue de fibra DESCRIPTION:Aunque muchas veces el debate sobre conectividad se concentra en la tecnología\, uno de los principales obstáculos para expandir redes de fibra sigue estando en el acceso a la infraestructura pasiva. Derechos de vía\, ductos\, postes y activos públicos subutilizados definen\, en la práctica\, los tiempos\, costos y la viabilidad misma de los despliegues. \nEste panel propone poner el foco en esa “economía invisible” que suele quedar fuera de la discusión pública\, abordando los costos ocultos del acceso a infraestructura\, los desafíos de la regulación tarifaria\, la tensión entre esquemas de acceso obligatorio y negociación comercial\, y la necesidad de avanzar hacia procesos más simples\, previsibles y estandarizados a nivel regional. \n \n \n Regístrate aquí\n \n \n \nCon la participación de: \nWanda Pérez\nSr. Manager Regulatory & Government Affairs\, Liberty PR \nPanel moderado por: \nMaría del Rosario Oviedo\nDirectora de Regulaciones\, FBA LATAM URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/derechos-de-via-ductos-y-postes-la-infraestructura-invisible-que-condiciona-el-despliegue-de-fibra/ CATEGORIES:Sesiones de Fibra,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Logo-Sesiones-de-Fibra.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260728T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260728T120000 DTSTAMP:20260713T193823Z CREATED:20260713T193823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T193823Z UID:10000758-1785240000-1785240000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - The New Standard for Construction Quality: Moving quality from a cost center to a competitive advantage DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-the-new-standard-for-construction-quality-moving-quality-from-a-cost-center-to-a-competitive-advantage/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/07.328.26-Render-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260728T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260728T130000 DTSTAMP:20260624T162905Z CREATED:20260624T162905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T162905Z UID:10000744-1785240000-1785243600@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 July 28th from 11:00 AM — 12:00 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-4/ 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/New_York:20260729T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T103000 DTSTAMP:20260722T141610Z CREATED:20260722T141610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T141610Z UID:10000764-1785319200-1785321000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 30: Save Our E-Rate: The Fight to Protect Broadband for Schools and Libraries DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 30: Save Our E-Rate: The Fight to Protect Broadband for Schools and Libraries\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe E-Rate program has connected virtually every school and library in America to broadband\, growing classroom internet access from just 14% in 1996 to near-universal today. But for the first time in the program’s nearly 30-year history\, the FCC is asking whether E-Rate should be terminated. On this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, welcomes Joey Wender\, Executive Director of the Schools\, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition\, to discuss what’s at stake for anchor institutions and the fiber networks that serve them. Together\, they explore the FCC’s top-to-bottom E-Rate proceeding and the Save Our E-Rate campaign\, the pending Universal Service Fund litigation\, how BEAD and E-Rate complement one another\, and how schools\, libraries\, and providers can make their voices heard before the comment window closes. \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-30-save-our-e-rate-the-fight-to-protect-broadband-for-schools-and-libraries/ 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:20260729T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260729T120000 DTSTAMP:20260723T122827Z CREATED:20260630T184710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T122827Z UID:10000751-1785326400-1785326400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - From Reactive to Resolved: How AI Is Transforming Network Troubleshooting for Fiber Operators DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-from-reactive-to-resolved-how-ai-is-transforming-network-troubleshooting-for-fiber-operators/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/07.22.26-AEX-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260730T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260730T170000 DTSTAMP:20260126T215623Z CREATED:20260126T215615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T215623Z UID:10000614-1785398400-1785430800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA LATAM at: AGROtic – 12ª Edição DESCRIPTION:A Fiber Broadband Association (FBA)\, em aliança com a Tele.síntese\, estará presente: AGROtic – 12ª Edição \n30 de Julho de 2026 – Evento Presencial \nLiderando a revolução digital no campo.\nO AGROtic 2026 conecta tecnologia e agronegócio\, discutindo espectro para redes rurais\, regras de compartilhamento de infraestrutura e os avanços em IoT agrícola\, automação e logística inteligente. Um encontro para sua empresa apresentar soluções que aumentam produtividade\, eficiência e sustentabilidade no setor. \n \n \n Saber mais URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-at-agrotic-12a-edicao/ CATEGORIES:FBA LATAM,Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-26-165530.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260730T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260730T120000 DTSTAMP:20260626T155108Z CREATED:20260626T155108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T155108Z UID:10000750-1785412800-1785412800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - From Funding to Foundation: Building Future-Ready Broadband Infrastructure for Tribal Nations DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-from-funding-to-foundation-building-future-ready-broadband-infrastructure-for-tribal-nations/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/07.30.26-Lumen-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260730T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260730T130000 DTSTAMP:20260624T162651Z CREATED:20260624T162651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T162651Z UID:10000742-1785412800-1785416400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Lunch and Learn DESCRIPTION:The FBA Membership Team would like to invite you to our upcoming Lunch and Learn on July 30th 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-lunch-and-learn-4/ 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:20260730T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260730T140000 DTSTAMP:20260707T192604Z CREATED:20260707T192604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T192604Z UID:10000755-1785420000-1785420000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - People Are Capacity: Solving Demand Through Upskilling\, Reskilling\, and Skills-Based Workforce Planning DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-people-are-capacity-solving-demand-through-upskilling-reskilling-and-skills-based-workforce-planning/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/07.30.26-HNM-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807 DTSTAMP:20260519T151014Z CREATED:20260519T151014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T151014Z UID:10000711-1785801600-1786060799@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA at Data Center Frontier Summit DESCRIPTION:Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) will be attending Data Center Frontier Summit August 4-6 in Reston\, Virginia. Connect with FBA’s Manager\, Membership Outreach and Engagement\, Kim Rickard. \nThe Data Center Frontier Trends Summit\, produced by the leading industry trends publication Data Center Frontier\, is designed to empower data center leaders and stakeholders with the knowledge and insights needed to navigate our landscape and make informed decisions that shape your future operations. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-at-data-center-frontier-summit/ LOCATION:Reston\, Virginia CATEGORIES:FBA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/3461462-65aed23c2cfd8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260804T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260804T170000 DTSTAMP:20260804T172057Z CREATED:20260804T171914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T172057Z UID:10000777-1785830400-1785862800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Evolving Your Service Provider Network for AI-Era Traffic: Fabrics\, IP over DWDM\, and Open Architectures DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-evolving-your-service-provider-network-for-ai-era-traffic-fabrics-ip-over-dwdm-and-open-architectures/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/08.19.26-Rocnet-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T103000 DTSTAMP:20260729T125226Z CREATED:20260729T125226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T125226Z UID:10000770-1785924000-1785925800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 31: AI Runs on Fiber: How Networks Are Evolving DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 31: AI Runs on Fiber: How Networks Are Evolving\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtificial intelligence is transforming telecom networks—from how they are designed and operated to how service providers optimize performance\, reduce costs\, and enhance the customer experience. As AI adoption accelerates\, what changes should network operators be preparing for\, and where will AI have the greatest impact? On this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, sits down with Roger Entner\, Founder and Analyst at Recon Analytics\, to discuss how AI is reshaping telecom\, the opportunities and challenges ahead\, and why robust fiber infrastructure is essential to powering the AI-driven networks of the future. \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-31-ai-runs-on-fiber-how-networks-are-evolving/ 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:20260805T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260805T140000 DTSTAMP:20260714T164242Z CREATED:20260714T160020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T164242Z UID:10000759-1785938400-1785938400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - The end of weak Wi-Fi - The case for fiber to the room DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-the-end-of-weak-wi-fi-the-case-for-fiber-to-the-room/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/08.05.26-Lightera-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260806T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260806T200000 DTSTAMP:20260526T135752Z CREATED:20260526T135752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T135752Z UID:10000716-1786035600-1786046400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Member Mingle – Tysons\, VA DESCRIPTION:FBA will be holding a Member Mingle in Tysons\, Virginia on August 6th from 5-8 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-tysons-va/ LOCATION:Tysons\, VA CATEGORIES:FBA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260813 DTSTAMP:20260609T144431Z CREATED:20260519T143559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T144431Z UID:10000710-1786320000-1786579199@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA at Mountain Connect DESCRIPTION:Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) will be attending Mountain Connect August 10-12 in Denver\, Colorado. Connect with FBA’s Manager\, Membership Outreach and Engagement\, Kim Rickard at Table #24. \nThe broadband industry is entering a new operating environment. As the BEAD era winds down\, operators must adapt to changing economics\, increased competition\, critical infrastructure requirements\, and the rising influence of AI compute and power demand. \nThis year’s conference brings together ISPs\, hyperscalers\, data center operators\, utilities\, investors\, and policymakers to address this transition through four focused tracks: \n\nISP Economics & Sustainability\nNetworks\, Operations & Compute Infrastructure\nDeployment\, Workforce & Execution\nPolicy\, Security & Critical Infrastructure URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-at-mountain-connect-2/ LOCATION:Denver\, Colorado CATEGORIES:FBA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Mountain-Connect-1024x536-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260810T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260810T180000 DTSTAMP:20260626T135600Z CREATED:20260626T135534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T135600Z UID:10000748-1786377600-1786384800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Member Mingle – Denver\, CO DESCRIPTION:FBA will be holding a Member Mingle in Denver\, Colorado on August 10th from 4-6 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-denver-co-2/ LOCATION:Denver\, Colorado 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/Detroit:20260811T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260811T170000 DTSTAMP:20260126T215914Z CREATED:20260126T215905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T215914Z UID:10000615-1786435200-1786467600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA LATAM at: Segurança Digital e Serviços Gerenciados – 1ª Edição DESCRIPTION:A Fiber Broadband Association LATAM\, em aliança com a Tele.síntese\, estará presente: Segurança Digital e Serviços Gerenciados – 1ª Edição \n11 de Agosto de 2026 – Evento Presencial\nEspaço de Eventos KPMG – São Paulo/SP \nSegurança digital e serviços viabilizando novas frentes de negócios B2B.\nO TSDS 2026 vai discutir como ISPs\, MVNOs e operadoras podem transformar conectividade em soluções digitais de valor\, ampliando receitas em cibersegurança\, nuvem e proteção de dados. Também abordará o novo tripé regulatório (Anatel\, ANPD e Cade) e modelos de negócios que impulsionam um mercado mais competitivo e inovador. \n \n \n Saber mais URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-latam-at-seguranca-digital-e-servicos-gerenciados-1a-edicao/ CATEGORIES:FBA Events,Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-26-165842.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T103000 DTSTAMP:20260804T143210Z CREATED:20260804T143210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T143210Z UID:10000776-1786528800-1786530600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 32: Beyond the Build: Monetizing Fiber for Long-Term Advantage DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 32: Beyond the Build: Monetizing Fiber for Long-Term Advantage\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtificial intelligence is transforming telecom networks—from how they are designed and operated to how service providers optimize performance\, As fiber networks mature\, the challenge is no longer just deployment – it’s maximizing value\, differentiation\, and long-term scalability. In this episode\, Darren Farnan\, General Manager of United Fiber joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association to explore how providers can deliver ARPU growth through deeper residential and commercial service adoption\, while enhancing customer satisfaction. Darren will share how United Fiber is competing and winning in an increasingly crowded market by leaning into local advantage\, transparent pricing\, and superior customer experience. Finally\, they’ll dive into the role of XGS-PON and multi-gig upgrades in future-proofing networks and enabling new revenue opportunities in the next era of fiber broadband. \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-32-beyond-the-build-monetizing-fiber-for-long-term-advantage/ 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:20260812T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260812T140000 DTSTAMP:20260730T145025Z CREATED:20260730T145025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T145025Z UID:10000773-1786543200-1786543200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - See it\, train it\, trust it: How AI image recognition is redefining field QA for fiber and telecom DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-see-it-train-it-trust-it-how-ai-image-recognition-is-redefining-field-qa-for-fiber-and-telecom/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Blog-Images-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR