Connected America is returning to the Irving Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, for the second ever instalment of Connected America on 12–13 March.
Hosted by telecoms media and events specialist Total Telecom, the event builds on the success of the Connected America’s debut in 2023, which saw over a thousand stakeholders meet to discuss the industry’s hottest topics.
This year, the event is set to double in size, with over 2,000 attendees and 150 expert speakers combining to answer a fundamental question: what does a truly connected America look like and how can we turn this vision into reality?
Expert sessions across the two-day event will focus on a wide variety of connectivity topics, from the ongoing evolution of 5G to the role of policymakers in expanding broadband access and shrinking the digital divide.
Keynote speakers at the event include:
- Karmen Rajamani, VP, Government Affairs, Wireless Infrastructure Association
- Amanda Toman, Director of the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
- Scott Woods, President, PPP, Ready.net
- Nate Walowitz, Regional Broadband Director, Northwest Colorado Council Of Governments
- Thomas Tyler, Deputy Director, ConnectLA
- Glen Howie, Director, Broadband Office, State of Arkansas
- Andrea Pacheco, Outreach Coordinator, Texas Broadband Development Office
- Emily Hale, Grants & Program Manager, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
- Jake Varn, Associate Manager Broadband, The Pew Charitable Trusts
- Marissa Mitrovich, VP Public Policy, Fiber Broadband Association
- Joseph Wender, Dir. Capital Projects Fund, U.S. Department of The Treasury
- Claude Aiken, Chief Strategy Officer, Nextlink Internet
- Rocco Laurenzano, Chief Operating Officer, Google Fiber
Over 800 organisations will be represented at the conference, with more than 75 exhibiting on the show floor.
“We’re delighted to be returning to Dallas for Connected America 2024 after the huge success of our inaugural event last year,” said Total Telecom’s Managing Director Rob Chambers. “This year is so important for American connectivity. Government funding remains a real driver for increasing broadband access and digitalisation across the nation, presenting many opportunities but also a whole host of challenges for the connectivity industry.”
“With Connected America, we’re creating an environment where the industry can meet to discuss these vitally important topics – whether on the exhibition show floor or in dedicated panel sessions – and work towards creating meaningful change for the American people.”
The event is supported by the Fiber Broadband Association, 5G Americas, NATE, TIA, and more.