As the leaves begin to change color, thoughts turn to the busy fall conference season. The end of the year is an eventful time for service providers and technology professionals with a packed calendar of must-attend events. Below is a dynamic list of events that members of the LightRiver team plan to attend. These events provide an opportunity to learn about the latest industry trends, network with colleagues and see the latest innovations firsthand. And we can’t wait to see many of you!
UTC Broadband Workshop
September 7-9, 2022
Spokane, WA
About UTC: The Utilities Technology Council is a global trade association representing electric, water, and natural gas utilities of all kinds in their pursuit of resilient telecommunications networks needed to underpin the delivery of critical utility services.
UTC’s almost 400 member utilities represent utilities of all sizes and ownership types, including the largest investor-owned utilities to the smallest rural cooperative and public power utilities throughout the U.S. Our diverse membership all build, maintain, own, and operate private telecommunications networks that enable greater reliability, grid modernization, and the deployment of distributed resources.
In addition, numerous UTC utility members are deploying broadband connectivity to their communities and beyond. UTC assists its members through advocacy, meetings, education, and much more.
2022 IBTA Vendor Showcase
September 7-9, 2022
Peoria, IL
About IBTA: The IBTA represents nearly 50 telecommunications and broadband service providers in Illinois and more than 80 additional businesses that provide products and services to the Illinois broadband and telecommunications industry.
Illinois broadband and telecommunications companies have advanced networks that provide voice, wireless, high-speed Internet and video services to homes, businesses, schools, hospitals, and first responders throughout the state. The industry is a major employer in Illinois and Illinois broadband and telecommunications providers have invested billions of dollars in the latest technology to build advanced networks.
Competition and innovation in the broadband and telecommunications industry continue to change the way we live, work, learn, and have fun. Consumers are benefiting from the constant evolution of new technology, products and applications.
The IBTA advocates for regulatory and legislative policies that allow broadband and telecommunications service providers to thrive in this competitive and dynamic industry to provide consumers and businesses with the products and services they demand.
Nokia Wavelengths 2022
September 13-15, 2022
Orlando, FL
About Nokia Wavelengths 2022: Nokia is delivering Wavelengths as a live event in 2022 where Nokia’s optical technology leaders will share key insights, strategic directions and innovations to help you scale your critical network without limits while simplifying operations.
This regional, live event will bring together network operators, enterprises and partners from North America with Nokia engineers and leaders. You can explore the latest in optical networking, learn about product and technology innovations shaping the future of optical networking, and interact in a dynamic event featuring live demonstrations, education, and hands-on experience. If you are involved with strategic planning, network design and architecture evolution, or definition of new networked services, this is an ideal program for you.
infra/STRUCTURE
September 14-15, 2022
Toronto, Ontario
About infra/STRUCTURE: infra/STRUCTURE is an exclusive industry summit that will bring together executives from across the Internet infrastructure ecosystem – cloud, data centre, edge and managed hosting – for high-value networking and a frank discussion about the industry’s status and future directions.
Horizon & YMCA Golf Charity Event
September 19, 2022
Dublin, OH
About Horizon: Servicing southern Ohio for over 120 years, Horizon delivers Internet, Phone, TV and Security services to residential and business customers – including specialized business services that include fiber optic Internet, phone systems and business lines. While we focus on serving our customers with the latest in communications and entertainment technology, one thing has remained the same since our inception – our superior customer service and unmatched responsiveness.
SCTE Cable-Tec Expo
September 19-22, 2022
Philadelphia, PA
About SCTE Cable-Tec Expo: SCTE Cable-Tec Expo offers the unique opportunity to preview the emerging technologies and applications transforming the industry. Engage with industry CEOs, CTOs and all of the thought leaders from within and outside of cable who will share key insights that will improve consumers’ lives and yield unmatched business results.
SCTE Cable-Tec Expo is known around the world for close to four decades as the preeminent venue for thought leadership, engineering innovation, and pioneering business insights. Join us in 2022 as we reveal what’s next in the evolution of broadband that will elevate your customer’s experience and how they connect to EVERYTHING. Hear from those who had the foresight to see what trends were coming and created many of the entertainment experiences we enjoy today, and can’t live without.
NTCA Fall
September 25-28, 2022
San Francisco, CA
About NTCA Fall: Fall Conference is the place to prepare for the opportunities that are just around the corner. With a focus on emerging technology and future issues, discover solutions and join with others who also are focused on building a better broadband future for rural America.
Come together with industry partners to explore the opportunities of tomorrow and hear critical updates on the constantly evolving communications landscape. As the driving force behind new technologies across your network footprint and the conduit through which businesses grow and communities thrive, it is critical to stay informed and engaged on the latest industry conversations.
CCA 2022
September 27-29, 2022
Portland, OR
About CCA 2022: CCA’s Annual Convention is the only North American event to focus exclusively on smart strategies, technology innovations, and business opportunities for carriers in this increasingly mobile world. As a result, it brings together more senior decision makers from more carrier organizations than any other tradeshow in the United States.
The educational program at CCA 2022, along with its networking opportunities and exhibit hall, will explore technology trends that are changing the way we work and live, and will provide a platform for companies to reach the lucrative competitive carrier market, which spends $15 billion annually on products and services.
WSTA Fall Conference
October 3-5, 2022
La Crosse, WI
About WSTA: WSTA serves as a unified voice for our member companies with state and federal lawmakers and regulators, a broad base of stakeholders, and the general public. Currently, WSTA represents more than 70 incumbent local exchange carriers, internet service providers and wireless carriers.
As a member-run association, we utilize our state and national network of telecommunications experts to develop, review and support policies to promote the deployment and accessibility of communications and broadband products and services.
2022 MTA Fall Conference
October 5-6, 2022
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
About Minnesota Telecom Alliance: The Minnesota Telecom Alliance is a trade association that advocates and represents the interests of more than 70 small, medium and large companies that provide advanced telecommunications services like voice, data, wireless video, and high-speed Internet access to Minnesota’s metropolitan and rural communities.
UTC Region 3
October 5-7, 2022
Charlotte, NC
About UTC: The Utilities Technology Council is a global trade association representing electric, water, and natural gas utilities of all kinds in their pursuit of resilient telecommunications networks needed to underpin the delivery of critical utility services.
UTC’s almost 400 member utilities represent utilities of all sizes and ownership types, including the largest investor-owned utilities to the smallest rural cooperative and public power utilities throughout the U.S. Our diverse membership all build, maintain, own, and operate private telecommunications networks that enable greater reliability, grid modernization, and the deployment of distributed resources.
In addition, numerous UTC utility members are deploying broadband connectivity to their communities and beyond. UTC assists its members through advocacy, meetings, education, and much more.
KTA/TNBA Fall Conference
October 11-13, 2022
Bowling Green, KY
About the KTA/TNBA Fall Conference: The KTA/TNBA Fall Conference is designed for managers, supervisors and other company employees involved in plant and equipment operations, field and network operations, customer service, marketing and regulatory. However, all company personnel can obtain important information and educational benefits by attending.
The Supplier Showcase is always a featured highlight of this meeting where more than 85 exhibit booths are expected to display the latest in communications products and services. The showcase has proven to be an excellent, low cost opportunity for KTA and TN Broadband member companies to allow their employees to see new products and discuss their needs with vendors.
UTC Region 5
October 17-19, 2022
Grand Forks, ND
About UTC: The Utilities Technology Council is a global trade association representing electric, water, and natural gas utilities of all kinds in their pursuit of resilient telecommunications networks needed to underpin the delivery of critical utility services.
UTC’s almost 400 member utilities represent utilities of all sizes and ownership types, including the largest investor-owned utilities to the smallest rural cooperative and public power utilities throughout the U.S. Our diverse membership all build, maintain, own, and operate private telecommunications networks that enable greater reliability, grid modernization, and the deployment of distributed resources.
In addition, numerous UTC utility members are deploying broadband connectivity to their communities and beyond. UTC assists its members through advocacy, meetings, education, and much more.
NANOG 86
October 17-19, 2022
Hollywood, CA
About NANOG: Since its earliest inception in 1987, The North American Network Operators’ Group (NANOG) has been committed to the ongoing advancement of an open, secure, and robust Internet, by providing a platform that inspires, educates, and empowers our community to meet the ever-changing demands of a global network, in service of building the Internet of tomorrow.
FBA Regional Fiber Workshop
November 3, 2022
Columbus, OH
About the Fiber Broadband Association: Established in 2001, and the only all-fiber trade association in the Americas, the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) provides advocacy, education and resources to companies, organizations and communities who want to deploy the best networks through fiber to the home, fiber to the business and fiber everywhere. Our member-led association collaborates with industry allies to propel fiber deployment forward for a better broadband future here and around the world.
If you are attending any of the events listed above, please contact us to set up a meeting. We would love to discuss how LightRiver can help you find the right solutions for your business needs!
