Private Equity: Public Markets and Fiber Expansion

Monday, June 2, 2025

2:40 PM - 3:20 PM CT

Location: Canal C

Moderator(s)

Craig Corbin

Director, Public Sector Partnerships
Ready.net
Cumming, Georgia, United States

Panelist(s)

Paul J. Connolly

Head of Practice, Networks and Media
Entropy, Inc.
Greenville, South Carolina, United States
GS

George Stegall

Vice President
Kinetic Ventures
SI

Shapur Izadiyar

Lead Funding Analyst
Calix
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jade Piros de Carvalho (she/her/hers)

Fiber Expansion Lead for Socket Fiber
Ideatek
Lawrence, Kansas, United States

As the demand for high-speed broadband grows, fiber infrastructure remains a top investment priority. But with rising deployment costs and evolving market conditions, how can private equity and public markets work together to accelerate fiber expansion? This panel will explore the role of private capital in funding fiber networks, the impact of public market dynamics on infrastructure investment, and strategies for maximizing ROI in a competitive landscape. Our panel of experts will discuss the latest investment trends, financing structures, and market opportunities driving the next wave of fiber deployment. If you're looking to understand how capital is shaping the future of broadband, this is a session you won’t want to miss.