- The show includes 60 sessions spanning fiber, fixed wireless, satellite, workforce development, public-private partnerships and more
- Keynotes featured include AT&T, Comcast's Chief Network Officer Elad Nafshi, Google and T-Mobile's Chief Broadband Officer
- In Orlando this year, Broadband Nation Expo Florida’s broadband strategy
Broadband Nation Expo is back this year to unite broadband ecosystem stakeholders. Held November 17–19 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate in Orlando, Florida, this year’s event builds on its focus for innovation, funding strategy and infrastructure collaboration.
Broadband Nation Expo is a comprehensive platform where service providers, technology pioneers, policymakers and community leaders converge to tackle the digital divide. With over 60 sessions spanning fiber, fixed wireless, satellite, workforce development, public-private partnerships and more, the agenda reflects the complexity — and importance — of broadband deployment in 2025.
From fiber-powered AI and data centers to rural wireless economics, the program dives deep into the technologies and strategies shaping the future of connectivity. Keynotes from leaders at Google, AT&T, T-Mobile, Nokia and Comcast anchor the event, while panels explore everything from next-gen networks to on-the-ground workforce initiatives.
With the event moving from Washington D.C. to Orlando, Broadband Nation is also highlighting Florida’s broadband strategy — from policy and planning at the state level to the hands-on workforce training that keeps the build moving forward.
Formerly known as the U.S. Broadband Summit, the expo also spotlights the growing role of private capital, with sessions unpacking investment trends and the evolving relationship between public funding and market forces. Meanwhile, fireside chats offer candid insights from operators and tech leaders navigating deployment on the ground.
The event will feature 50+ vendors on the show floor, 18+ hours of session content, 80+ ISPs, 20+ hours of networking, 60+ dedicated sessions and more than 110 speakers.
Broadband Nation Expo speakers and agenda
Spanning three days and more than 100 sessions, the Broadband Nation Expo 2025 agenda reflects the full scope of challenges and opportunities facing the broadband industry. From high-level keynotes to granular panels on workforce development, rural deployment and emerging technologies, the program is designed to meet the moment and momentum of 2025.
Gain insights from key industry speakers like:
- Allan Samson, Chief Broadband Officer, T-Mobile
- Erin Scarborough, President of Broadband & Connectivity Initiatives, AT&T
- Alex Kelly, Secretary of Commerce, State of Florida
- Elad Nafshi, EVP and Chief Network Officer, Comcast
- Gino Tozzi, Global Head of Data Center Infrastructure Quality, Google
- David Eckard, Head of Strategy- Fixed Networks, Nokia
The event kicks off with a pre-conference workshop focused on state-ISP collaboration, construction and deployment and the evolving role of funding and workforce strategy in shaping broadband outcomes.
Over the next two days, attendees will dive into the full broadband landscape — from national carrier and tech keynotes to deep-dive panels on middle mile, AI, rural and Tribal connectivity, workforce training and the economics driving today’s networks. The program blends field-level insights with executive strategy, highlighting how public, private and community partners are working in tandem to expand reliable broadband nationwide.
Alongside the main stage sessions, there will be six content tracks catering to the evolving needs of the broadband ecosystem:
- The Future of Fiber
- Wireless Innovation
- Workforce Development
- Connecting Everyone
- Broadband & Infrastructure Economics
Broadband Connect Program
As part of its broader mission to support deployment across the full broadband ecosystem, Broadband Nation Expo 2025 also hosts the Broadband Nation Connect program, designed to help ISPs and solution providers connect directly.
The program offers eight curated 15-minute meetings between buyers and vendors, using a double opt-in system to ensure relevance and mutual interest. These meetings are scheduled in advance and supported by a concierge team, allowing participants to focus on meaningful conversations around procurement, deployment and partnership.
Qualified participants receive VIP passes and travel stipends to support attendance. The goal is to streamline introductions and foster collaboration that can accelerate broadband builds — especially in areas where infrastructure gaps remain and deployment is most critical.