BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Fiber Broadband Association - ECPv6.15.17//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/Sao_Paulo BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:-03 DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260410 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20260331T140635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T140635Z UID:10000680-1775520000-1775779199@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA at Adtran Summit DESCRIPTION:Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) will be attending and sponsoring the Adtran Summit April 7-9 in Huntsville\, Alabama. Connect with FBA’s Manager\, Membership Outreach and Engagement\, Kim Rickard. \nFrom interactive panels and hands-on workshops to live technology demos\, the Adtran Summit is designed with service providers in mind. It’s a space to sharpen your strategy\, deepen your expertise and connect with peers shaping network innovation’s future. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-at-adtran-summit/ LOCATION:Huntsville\, Alabama CATEGORIES:FBA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2bee74b469404381b74890c886b05b6c.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20260331T140214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T140214Z UID:10000679-1775520000-1775865599@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA at NTTA Tribal Broadband Summit DESCRIPTION:Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) will be attending NTTA Tribal Broadband Summit April 7-10 in Valley Center\, California. Connect with FBA’s Vice President of Operations\, Trish Ehlers. \nThe purpose of NTTA is to provide a forum for tribally owned companies and those who work in the telecommunications industry\, to share knowledge and opportunities\, discuss effects of regulation and address issues affecting tribal telcos and customers on tribal lands. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-at-ntta-tribal-broadband-summit-2/ LOCATION:Valley Center\, California CATEGORIES:FBA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NTTA_Logo-header-main.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20260302T142418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T142418Z UID:10000654-1775570400-1775570400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - The BEAD Reset: How to Compete\, Comply\, and Conquer (Whether Receiving Funding or Not) DESCRIPTION:The BEAD program isn’t just a grant; it’s a total market reset. Whether you are taking the funding or competing against someone who is\, the rules of the game have changed. This webinar explores how to navigate this new landscape by turning operational data into a competitive shield. \nThe BEAD Reality Check\n\nFor Awardees: Success is no longer about winning the bid; it’s about surviving the execution. Compliance and visibility are now core operational requirements.\nFor Non-Awardees: Public funding data is your best source of competitive intelligence. Use it to find strategic windows to protect your territory and adjust your expansion plans.\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nExecution Discipline: How to manage workforce shortages\, supply chain shifts\, and reimbursement cycles without tanking your cash flow.\nOperational Compliance: Shifting from “after-the-fact” reporting to building compliance directly into your daily workflow.\nCompetitive Intelligence: How to use BEAD award data to predict competitor moves and identify where to upgrade your own infrastructure.\nData-Driven Strategy: Using accurate network records and “single source of truth” planning to make faster\, more confident decisions.\nFuture-Proofing: Exploring middle-mile strategies and open-access models to protect margins in a subsidized market.\n\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis session is tailored for U.S.-based broadband leadership who want to move past the policy noise and focus on long-term market dominance. \n\n\nPresented by: \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-the-bead-reset-how-to-compete-comply-and-conquer-whether-receiving-funding-or-not/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Vetro-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T103000 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20260320T154448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T154448Z UID:10000671-1775642400-1775644200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 14: The State of Broadband: What the Data Really Reveals DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 14: The State of Broadband: What the Data Really Reveals\n\n\n\n\nThe U.S. broadband market is entering a new competitive phase as fiber expands deeper into legacy territories\, fixed wireless scales across more markets\, and public funding accelerates network deployment. With tens of billions in federal BEAD funding flowing into broadband\, private capital fueling fiber builds\, and operators making billion-dollar investment decisions\, the stakes have never been higher. Yet much of the industry conversation still relies on incomplete data\, marketing announcements\, and anecdotal evidence. \n\n\nIn this week’s Fiber for Breakfast\, we take a deep dive into CostQuest’s two landmark Broadband in America reports to examine the real state of fiber deployment and competitive dynamics across the United States. Join Jim Stegeman\, President & CEO of CostQuest\, and Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, for a data-driven discussion that challenges conventional wisdom and offers actionable insights for industry stakeholders. Register now to join the conversation. \n\n\n\n\nWith Special Guest \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-14-the-state-of-broadband-what-the-data-really-reveals/ 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:20260408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20260312T192402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T192402Z UID:10000665-1775642400-1775656800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA at Pennsylvania Broadband Summit DESCRIPTION:Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) will be attending and sponsoring the 2026 Pennsylvania Broadband Summit on April 8th in Gettysburg\, Pennsylvania. Connect with FBA’s Vice President of Membership\, Jennifer Vassil\, at Booth 4. \nThe Pennsylvania Broadband Summit is a conference that explores broadband policy\, technology\, and consumer issues. The summit is hosted by the Broadband Cable Association of Pennsylvania (BCAP) and the Pennsylvania Cable and Telecommunications Foundation.  URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-at-pennsylvania-broadband-summit-2/ LOCATION:Gettysburg\, Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BCAP-PA-Broadband-Summit-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20260323T202342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T113047Z UID:10000672-1775743200-1775743200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Connect Field Execution to Financial Outcomes: Manage Capital as Work Happens DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-manage-capital-as-work-happens-connecting-field-execution-to-financial-outcomes/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/04.02.26-Render-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260415 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20260309T131707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T173936Z UID:10000664-1776124800-1776211199@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Mingle – Mississauga\, Ontario\, Canada DESCRIPTION:FBA will be holding a Mingle in Mississauga\, Ontario\, Canada on April 14th from 5 PM to 7 PM local time at Scaddabush Square One – 209 Rathburn Rd W\, Mississauga\, ON L5B 4C1\, Canada \nThis two-hour networking reception is open to all (members and non-members) and will begin in the early evening and include appetizers and a cash bar. Join us for the opportunity to connect with our community! RSVP to membership@fiberbroadband.org. \n  URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-mingle-mississauga-ontario-canada/ LOCATION:Mississauga\, Ontario\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260416 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20251222T200621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T130234Z UID:10000576-1776124800-1776297599@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA at Connected America DESCRIPTION:Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) will be attending Connected America April 14-15 in Dallas\, Texas. Connect with FBA’s Manager\, Membership Outreach and Engagement\, Kim Rickard at Booth #115. \nWith 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 program delves into the evolving landscape of technology\, regulation\, and investment while showcasing the transformative social and economic benefits of enhanced connectivity for individuals\, communities\, businesses\, and industries across the nation. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-at-connected-america/ LOCATION:Dallas\, Texas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/E10999.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20260318T184406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T205859Z UID:10000668-1776168000-1776168000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Are Your Numbers Wrong? (Close enough is not good enough) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-are-your-numbers-wrong-close-enough-is-not-good-enough/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/03.26.26-Scorecard-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260415 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260416 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20260309T131207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T131207Z UID:10000663-1776211200-1776297599@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA at 2026 SCTE Ontario Chapter Spring Seminars DESCRIPTION:Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) will be attending the 2026 SCTE Ontario Chapter Spring Seminars April 15 in Mississauga\, ON\, Canada. Meet the following FBA representatives at the event: \nTrish Ehlers\, Vice President of Operations\nJennifer Vassil\, Vice President of Membership\nTodd Jackson\, Director of Workforce Development \nReach out to FBA by clicking here. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-at-2026-scte-ontario-chapter-spring-seminars/ LOCATION:Mississauga\, ON\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/scte-banner_orig.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T103000 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20260325T165715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T165715Z UID:10000673-1776247200-1776249000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 15: Smart Funding\, Smart Deployment: The Strategy Driving 100% Coverage DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 15: Smart Funding\, Smart Deployment: The Strategy Driving 100% Coverage\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordability and access are converging in New Mexico’s broadband strategy. In this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Jeff Lopez\, Director of the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) talks with Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the FBA\, about Senate Bill 152\, unanimously approved by the New Mexico Senate and recently signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham\, creating the Low-Income Telecommunications Assistance Program\, the nation’s first state-level\, post-ACP broadband affordability program to help up to 27\,000 families afford service. \n\n\nLopez also discusses federal approval of the state’s $382 million BEAD proposal through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)\, which will connect 42\,500+ locations statewide. He explains New Mexico’s tech-neutral approach — blending fixed wireless\, fiber\, and low Earth orbit satellite — and how affordability and infrastructure together will drive the state to 100% coverage. Register now! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Special Guest \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-15-smart-funding-smart-deployment-the-strategy-driving-100-coverage/ 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:20260416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20260325T192415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T181745Z UID:10000674-1776340800-1776344400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Membership Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join the FBA Membership Team for our virtual “Office Hours” on Thursday\, April 16th\, from 12:00–1:00 PM EST. This session is exclusively for FBA members. Drop-in to ask questions\, share feedback\, or briefly discuss ways to engage with FBA. Join Jennifer\, Kim\, Kerry\, and Morgan via Zoom\, and log in at any time during the session. \nPlease email membership@fiberbroadband.org to receive the Zoom link. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-membership-office-hours-10/ CATEGORIES:FBA Events,Membership Office Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260421 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20251222T200841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T142355Z UID:10000577-1776729600-1776988799@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA at ITA Showcase DESCRIPTION:Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) will be attending and exhibiting at ITA Showcase April 21-23 in Hillsboro\, Oregon. Connect with FBA’s Manager\, Membership Outreach and Engagement\, Kim Rickard at Booth #101. \nITA Showcase is an annual trade show dedicated to serving the telecommunications industry in the Pacific Northwest. As a non-profit corporation\, ITA Showcase is committed to supporting industry professionals while maintaining a sustainable financial balance to ensure the continuation of the event each year. Any excess funds generated are donated to employees of telecom providers and associate members through scholarship programs\, reinforcing our dedication to the growth and development of the industry. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-at-ita-showcase-2/ LOCATION:Hillsboro\, Oregon ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/bfa28af5-5ed3-4df9-b874-fcf560a594c7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20260326T181717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T181717Z UID:10000676-1776945600-1776945600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Getting Tactical with AI: Live Use Cases for ISP Operations DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-getting-tactical-with-ai-live-use-cases-for-isp-operations/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/04.23.26-gaiia-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20260402T201754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T201754Z UID:10000681-1776949200-1776952800@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 April 23rd from 1:00 PM — 2:00 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/ CATEGORIES:FBA Events,Lunch and Learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260428T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260428T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20260303T161951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T165053Z UID:10000658-1777377600-1777381200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Lunch and Learn DESCRIPTION:The FBA Membership Team would like to invite you to our upcoming Lunch and Learn on April 28th 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-2/ CATEGORIES:FBA Events,Lunch and Learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20260126T215251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T215736Z UID:10000612-1777536000-1777568400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA LATAM at: Data Centers\, AI & Cloud Summit – 3ª Edição DESCRIPTION:A Fiber Broadband Association LATAM\, em aliança com a Tele.síntese\, estará presente: Data Centers\, AI & Cloud Summit – 3ª Edição \n30 de Abril de 2026 – Evento Presencial\nCentro Adm. Bandeirantes | Santana de Parnaíba/SP\n \nInfraestrutura digital para a era da IA e da Cloud.\nO TS Data Centers\, AI & Cloud Summit 2026 discutirá os grandes desafios da expansão da infraestrutura digital no Brasil\, incluindo energia\, regulação\, workloads de inteligência artificial e estratégias multicloud. O evento reúne operadoras\, hyperscalers\, utilities\, investidores e reguladores\, criando um ambiente para influenciar decisões estratégicas e gerar novas oportunidades de negócios. \n \n \n Saber mais URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/data-centers-ai-cloud-summit-3a-edicao/ CATEGORIES:FBA LATAM,Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-26-165110.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20251222T201129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T201129Z UID:10000578-1777852800-1778111999@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA at Connect(X) DESCRIPTION:Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) will be attending and exhibiting at Connect(X) May 4-6 in Fort Lauderdale\, Florida. Connect with FBA’s Manager\, Membership Outreach and Engagement\, Kim Rickard. \nThe premier event for cutting-edge market insights\, unparalleled networking\, and impactful deal-making opportunities for the complete communications infrastructure ecosystem. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-at-connectx/ LOCATION:Fort Lauderdale\, Florida ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20260506T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20260508T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20250910T142702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T164902Z UID:10000519-1778054400-1778259600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Fiber Connect LATAM - Brazil 2026 DESCRIPTION:Get ready for one of the most influential telecommunications events in Latin America! \nThe Fiber Broadband Association LATAM will be present at the ABRINT Global Congress 2026 with its exclusive Fiber Excellence HUB\, hosted at the prestigious Distrito Anhembi Pavilion in São Paulo\, Brazil\, from May 6–8\, 2026. \nThis gathering will be the epicenter of innovation\, collaboration\, and cutting-edge trends shaping the future of connectivity in the region. \nAt our Fiber Excellence HUB\, FBA LATAM will provide a dedicated space for our members to showcase solutions\, meet with industry leaders\, and amplify their visibility in front of decision-makers\, ISPs\, network operators\, technology manufacturers\, and fiber solution providers. \nIn addition\, we are opening sponsorship opportunities for companies that want to stand out as leaders\, enhance their brand presence\, and make a lasting impact during the event. Exclusive sponsorship options are available to help your brand shine in this high-profile environment. \n \n \n Request Sponsorship Information\n \n \n \nJoin us and ensure your company is at the center of the conversation driving broadband transformation in Latin America. \n  URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fiber-connect-latam-brazil-2026/ LOCATION:Pavilhão Distrito Anhembi in São Paulo\, Brazil\, Av. Olavo Fontoura 1209\, São Paulo\, State/Province\, 02012\, Brazil CATEGORIES:FBA Events,FBA LATAM,Industry Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sao-paulo-web.png ORGANIZER;CN="Fiber Broadband Association LATAM":MAILTO:LatamChapter@fiberbroadband.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20260318T174650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T174650Z UID:10000667-1778151600-1778155200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Evolución de la Fibra Óptica para la IA (Fiber optic Evolution for AI) DESCRIPTION:En este webinar Corning abordará los desafíos en conectividad que enfrenta la fibra óptica ante el diseño de clusters de IA y su impacto en la interconexión de Centros de datos. \n(In this webinar\, Corning will address the connectivity challenges that fiber optic faces in the design of AI clusters and its impact on the interconnection of data centers). *Webinar en español. \n \n \n Regístrate aquí\n \n \n \n  URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/evolucion-de-la-fibra-optica-para-la-ia-fiber-optic-evolution-for-ai/ CATEGORIES:LATAM Webinar,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fiber Broadband Association LATAM":MAILTO:LatamChapter@fiberbroadband.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260512 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260514 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20251222T201401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T152633Z UID:10000579-1778544000-1778716799@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA at Canadian Telecom Summit DESCRIPTION:Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) is proud to attend and sponsor The Canadian Telecom Summit May 12-13 in Toronto\, Ontario. Connect with FBA’s Manager\, Membership Outreach and Engagement\, Kim Rickard at Booth #13. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-at-canadian-telecom-summit/ LOCATION:Toronto\, Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ad771854-ff90-41f2-9254-1b88cfdf4a7f.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20260327T182302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T182302Z UID:10000677-1778587200-1778590800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Membership Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join the FBA Membership Team for our virtual “Office Hours” on Tuesday\, May 12th\, from 12:00–1:00 PM EST. This session is exclusively for FBA members. Drop-in to ask questions\, share feedback\, or briefly discuss ways to engage with FBA. Join Jennifer\, Kim\, Kerry\, and Morgan via Zoom\, and log in at any time during the session. \nPlease email membership@fiberbroadband.org to receive the Zoom link. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-membership-office-hours-11/ CATEGORIES:FBA Events,Membership Office Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260521 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20250515T145849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T171634Z UID:10000432-1778976000-1779321599@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Fiber Connect 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us at the largest fiber broadband conference in the world as the industry’s top thought leaders\, innovators\, and network operators come together to shape the future of fiber. \nWhether you’re driving deployments\, influencing policy\, or launching new technologies\, Fiber Connect 2026 is your opportunity to connect with the entire broadband ecosystem. \nMark your calendar now — more details coming soon! \n \n \n Sign Up to Receive FC26 Updates\n \n \n \n  \n  \nBeware of false and fraudulent housing claims\nFiber Connect 2026 registration is not yet open. Any unsolicited offers for hotel rooms are fraudulent. \nThere are fraudulent companies and organizations that will try to present themselves as official partners of Fiber Connect 2026\, and offer a potential room that might not be guaranteed or available. Companies that phone\, email or fax attendees and exhibitors claiming to offer good deals on hotel rooms are commonly referred to as “housing pirates\,” “housing poachers\,” or “housing bandits.” \nPlease note that the only official registration booking site is using the reservation link you will receive in your email confirmation. If you are contacted by anyone posing as Fiber Connect 2026 housing\, please let us know by emailing fiberconnect@fiberbroadband.org. \nAt no time will any team member from the Fiber Broadband Association\, or any of our affiliate contractors\, will reach out to you about booking a hotel room. All bookings will need to be made via the link you will receive in your registration confirmation email. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fiber-connect-2026/ LOCATION:Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center\, 6000 W Osceola Pkwy\, Kissimmee\, FL\, 34746\, United States CATEGORIES:FBA Events,Industry Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Horizonal_Color_FC26.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20260127T172224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T132016Z UID:10000618-1779019200-1779024600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA All Members Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please join FBA at Fiber Connect 2026 where we will have an All Members Meeting with the FBA Board\, staff\, and committee leadership. Come meet the Membership Teams that serve FBA members in both North America and LATAM regions. The program will include short presentations\, including by FBA President and CEO\, Gary Bolton\, from 12:00pm-12:30pm. Networking will follow from 12:30pm-1:30pm with FBA staff\, members\, and leadership. Meeting Room – Lafayette 1. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-all-members-meeting-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260528T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260528T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20260126T215436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T215720Z UID:10000613-1779955200-1779987600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA LATAM at: Smart Cities Mundi – 4ª Edição DESCRIPTION:A Fiber Broadband Association LATAM\, em aliança com a Tele.síntese\, estará presente: Smart Cities Mundi – 4ª Edição \n28 de Maio de 2026 – Evento Presencial\nRio de Janeiro/RJ \nConectividade\, infraestrutura sustentável\, aplicações e AI viabilizando cidades inteligentes.\nO Smart Cities Mundi 2026 mostra que cidades inteligentes exigem mais que aplicativos: precisam de infraestrutura estratégica\, conectividade robusta e energia sustentável para gerar benefícios reais à população. Um espaço para sua empresa dialogar com líderes públicos e privados sobre como transformar urbanização digital em vantagem competitiva. \n \n \n Saber mais URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-at-smart-cities-mundi-4a-edicao/ CATEGORIES:FBA LATAM,Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-26-165412.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260603T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20260325T210014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T210014Z UID:10000675-1780473600-1780592400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA LATAM at: Convergencia Show Mexico 2026 DESCRIPTION:La Fiber Broadband Association LATAM\, en alianza con ATIM estará presente en: CSMX 2026\nDonde la innovación y los negocios se unen. La FBA LATAM llega con sus cursos de capacitación para el público Méxicano. \n3 y 4 de Junio del 2026 – Evento Presencial\nEXPO Mundo Imperial | Acapulco\, Guerrero \n \n\n\nCONTÁCTENOS\n\n\n\n\nPara mayor información y registro: \n\n\n\n\nEscríbanos por whatsapp: +52 55 4057 8163 \n\n\n\n\nEscríbanos por email: mcentell@csmx.online URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-latam-at-convergencia-show-mexico-2026/ CATEGORIES:FBA LATAM,Industry Event,Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Alianza-foto-redes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260603T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260603T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20260225T143525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T143525Z UID:10000646-1780506000-1780513200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Member Mingle - Atlanta\, GA DESCRIPTION:FBA will be holding a Member Mingle in Atlanta\, Georgia on June 3rd 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-atlanta-ga/ LOCATION:Atlanta\, Georgia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20251222T201702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T201702Z UID:10000580-1780963200-1781222399@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA at CRRBC Eastern Canada 2026 DESCRIPTION:Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) will be attending CRRBC Eastern Canada June 9-11 in Rama (Orillia)\, Ontario. Connect with FBA’s Manager\, Membership Outreach and Engagement\, Kim Rickard. \n  URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-at-crrbc-eastern-canada-2026/ LOCATION:Orilla\, Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/qtq_95.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20260225T143641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T143641Z UID:10000647-1781715600-1781722800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Member Mingle - Summit\, NJ DESCRIPTION:FBA will be holding a Member Mingle in Summit\, New Jersey on June 17th 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-summit-nj/ LOCATION:Summit\, New Jersey ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T051151 CREATED:20260327T182413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T182413Z UID:10000678-1781784000-1781787600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Membership Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join the FBA Membership Team for our virtual “Office Hours” on Thursday\, June 18th\, from 12:00–1:00 PM EST. This session is exclusively for FBA members. Drop-in to ask questions\, share feedback\, or briefly discuss ways to engage with FBA. Join Jennifer\, Kim\, Kerry\, and Morgan via Zoom\, and log in at any time during the session. \nPlease email membership@fiberbroadband.org to receive the Zoom link. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-membership-office-hours-12/ CATEGORIES:FBA Events,Membership Office Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR