Discover Broadband Policy Insights

Fiber Connect 2025 is your gateway to understanding the critical policy frameworks and regulatory landscapes that shape the fiber broadband industry. Join us for the various sessions focused on Broadband Policy. These are going to be a ‘must-attend’ for professionals navigating the intersection of technology, business, and public policy.

Which Sessions Are Policy Focused?

The Broadband Policy Symposium
June 3, 2025 | 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM

The Broadband Policy Symposium will dig into the impact various funding programs are having on network development and layout the next stage of priorities across the deployment ecosystem.

The Broadband Policy Symposium will look to answer the following questions:

How will connectivity impact currently unserved markets?
Are there new milestones to help track broadband proliferation?
Will shifting broadband policy priorities bring new champions to the limelight?

The Broadband Policy Symposium full agenda is coming soon.

The State Broadband Summit
June 4, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 11:25 AM

As State Broadband Offices begin to award grantees, FBA brings all parts of the fiber broadband ecosystem to discuss the path forward – the who, what, when and how, together, our industry will close the Digital Equity Gap for every community, household, and person.

The State Broadband Summit will provide a complete exploration of the impact of broadband policy at the state level. The agenda will cover the following topics:

State Broadband Officer Roundtable – State officials will discuss their strategic use of BEAD funding and other programs to close the digital equity gap.
Community Connection – A complete showcase of how fiber broadband catalyzes economic growth, enhances education, and raises community standards.
Fireside Chat: Mother Mayor I Deploy Fiber – Three mayors discuss how fiber transformed municipal services, telehealth, and remote work opportunities.
Taking it to the Streets – Address the practical challenges of nationwide fiber expansion, focusing on construction logistics, permitting, and innovative solutions for outside plant infrastructure.

The State Broadband Summit full agenda is coming soon.

Key Topics

This year’s Broadband Policy sessions will focus on timely and impactful topics, including:

Federal Broadband Initiatives Gain clarity on grant programs and other funding opportunities that support broadband expansion.
State and Local Policy Trends Learn about regional strategies and partnerships that enable successful broadband projects.
Permitting and Deployment Challenges Explore solutions to streamline permitting processes and overcome deployment obstacles.
Equity and Accessibility in Broadband Understand how policies can promote digital inclusion and close the digital divide.
Future of Broadband Regulations Hear expert predictions on how emerging technologies and market demands will influence policy development.

Featured Speakers

The Broadband Policy sessions will feature:

Renowned policymakers and regulators
Leaders from federal and state broadband offices

Stay tuned for the full speaker lineup!

Shape the Future of Broadband

The Broadband Policy sessions at Fiber Connect 2025 is your chance to stay ahead in an industry defined by innovation and regulation. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge and contribute to the dialogue shaping the future of broadband.