Speaker Resources
We're excited to welcome you as a speaker at #BroadbandNationExpo
Below you'll find important deadlines, points of contact, resources and more to make your participation at Broadband Nation Expo as seamless as possible. In addition, we're included social media graphics, caption copy, banner ads and more that you can use to let your following know you'll be speaking at the event!
Speaker Important Information & Deadlines
Speaker Agreement
We require each individual speaker to sign and return a speaker agreement and speaker appearance release prior to the show. Your signed agreement confirms your intent to speak at the event. Please refer to your speaker portal for the link to your speaker agreement. If you have any questions, please reach out to Riley Lowell at [email protected].
Headshot and Bio:
Please submit your headshot and bio for the website through the Sessionboard portal. We update the Broadband Nation Expo website and mobile app with all speaker biographies and headshots from your portal. If you have any questions or issues with uploading your headshot, please reach out to Riley Lowell at [email protected].
To access your speaker portal, please follow these instructions or reach out to our team for assistance.
PowerPoint Deadline and Requirements: November 10th, 2025
Please note: Presentations are not required. Show Management will provide a title slide if no presentation is submitted.
All conference session content must be non-commercial and educational in nature, and the promotion of a specific person or company and/or its products or services is NOT permitted. Speakers must use the template below.
ALL slide submissions MUST follow the requirements below:
Presentations must be submitted in PPT format. You will not be able to present from PDF files.
Make sure your presentation is in 16:9 format
If you have video or audio files embedded in your presentation, please send separately to Riley Lowell [email protected].
If using videos, please limit to 2 videos per session.
Slides CANNOT contain:
Custom fonts as these are difficult to transfer to AV.
Embedded excel files
SmartArt graphics
Panel Prep Calls
For speakers on panels, no presentation slides are required. Lucia Contreras will schedule panel prep calls 2-3 weeks prior to the event. During these prep calls, panelists and moderator will set a flow, structure, and seed questions for the discussion.
AV Equipment & Electrical Needs
Any special requests must be submitted via email and approved by show management by November 11th, 2025. Show management does not guarantee that it can fulfill all requests but will do their best to accommodate.
Each conference room and/or stage will be equipped with the following standard audio/visual equipment:
High resolution LCD projector and screen (16:9) format
Lavaliere microphone or handheld microphone, per speaker
Podium with microphone
Speaker timer
Confidence monitor
Slide advancer
An AV tech will also be stationed in every session room/stage to assist, and an AV Table that will have presentation preloaded, if applicable.
For more information, please contact Riley Lowell [email protected].
Speaker Registration & Benefits
Registration
As a conference speaker, you receive a complimentary All Access Pass to the expo and conference. You receive full access to all onsite receptions, exhibitions, entertainment and conference sessions.
Benefits
A $100 discount off any pass for your network (unlimited use). Share code: BBNE25SPEAKER to your network to enjoy some savings. You can begin circulating this discount straightaway.
Get Featured in Our Speaker Previews: Participate in our Broadband Nation Expo Q&A Series by answering a few quick questions here – a great way to highlight your expertise before the event.
Hotel Discounts
We have secured several blocks of reduced-rate hotel rooms to make your trip to Orlando affordable. You'll want to book early to get the best selection! Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Click here to see rates and book your trip.
Key Contacts: Conference Team
Riley Lowell, Conference Operations Manager
Lucia Contreras, Conference Producer
Tommy Clift , Conference Producer
Speaker Marketing Toolkit
Social Media
Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter! Use the official hashtag #BroadbandNationExpo when promoting your presence and be sure to add your session information, show dates, and location to your bio.
To help get you started, here are a few suggested posts!
- Don’t miss my session Broadband Nation Expo! Bring your colleagues! Register now and join us: www.broadbandnationexpo.com #BroadbandNationExpo
- Together we can conquer the digital divide at Broadband Nation Expo, November 17-19 in Orlando, Florida! www.broadbandnationexpo.com #BroadbandNationExpo
- Hear the latest updates on The Future of Fiber, Connecting Everyone, Wireless Innovation, Workforce Development, Broadband & Infrastructure Economics and more this November 17-19 in Orlando @BroadbandNatn. Register and see me there! www.broadbandnationexpo.com #BroadbandNationExpo
Logos, Banners & PR
Logos
Download the official event logo here to use on your website, in email communications, or in printed materials to promote your session at Broadband Nation Expo. If you require a different format, please contact Sarah Turrentine at [email protected].
Banner Ads
Promote your session at Broadband Nation Expo by adding the below banners to your website, newsletter, or emails! If you would like a different size banner or an image customized with your name and session information, please contact Sarah Turrentine at [email protected].
PR
We've created an easy-to-use template that you can download and customize to promote your presence at the Broadband Nation Expo. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out.
We've provided HTML for you to customize to send out to your network!
Partnership Guide
Your all-inclusive guide to your sponsorship including important deadlines, and exhibitor information can be found here.
Event Listing
Broadband Nation Expo
November 18-20, 2026
New Orleans, LA
www.broadbandnationexpo.com
From tech leaders, policymakers and internet providers to engineers, technicians, and construction workers, complete industry collaboration will drive real progress in closing the digital divide—enabling communities to build careers, access healthcare, receive education and more. True end-to-end connection isn't just about the network—it’s about the people it reaches and what they can do with it.
Join us at Broadband Nation Expo (formerly U.S. Broadband Summit), as we aim to connect industry with government to close the digital divide and bring internet to every home in America.
