Broadband & Beyond – The Next Era of End-to-End Connectivity
Join the Nation’s Leading Broadband Stakeholders
November 18-20, 2026 at the Hilton Riverside New Orleans in New Orleans, LA.
Broadband Nation Expo – formerly the US Broadband Summit – is more than just a conference. It’s the central hub for broadband innovation, funding strategy, and technology deployment, uniting policymakers, service providers, technology pioneers, and community leaders. Whether you’re laying fiber in underserved areas, exploring wireless breakthroughs, or shaping policy, this is your must-attend event to move broadband forward.
Why You Can't Miss Broadband Nation Expo
What topics can you expect to hear about?
Hybrid Horizons
Built to Last
No AI Without Broadband
BEAD & Beyond
Access. Affordability. Funding.
Broadband Nation Expo, formerly the US Broadband Summit taking place November 18 - 20, 2026 in New Orleans, LA, connects to the larger Broadband Nation program and will unite broadband service providers, equipment suppliers and other industry partners with local, state and federal government leaders. Broadband Nation Expo will be technology agnostic, featuring all potential access technologies such as fiber, fixed wireless, DOCSIS and satellite. There will also be a focused track on Workforce Development aimed at attracting academic institutions from around the country to guide them towards offering broadband technician training programs as part of their curriculum. Stay updated on the latest developments in the Broadband Nation Expo, taking place on November 18 - 20, 2026 at the Hilton Riverside New Orleans in New Orleans, LA.
An unmatched Cross-Section of the Broadband Ecosystem
Government & Policy
Industry & Technology
Community & Academia
Who Attends
Broadband Nation Expo attracts federal funding leaders and state representatives with the wider broadband industry, including fiber operators, MSO's, WISP's, wireless carriers and more.
A New Home in the Heart of Broadband Innovation
We're excited to welcome you to our new venue: the Hilton Riverside New Orleans. This luxurious, conveniently located resort is ideal for high-impact networking and learning.
Located just minutes from major transit and entertainment hubs, this new venue offers:
- Beautiful meeting spaces
- Onsite amenities for elevated networking
- Easy access for national and regional attendees
For more experiences in New Orleans, at the resort and around the resort, visit the resort website here.
What the Community is Saying
When and Where
When
November 18-20, 2026
Nov 18:
9 am - 7 pm
Nov 19:
7:30 am - 8:00 pm
Nov 20:
9 am - 12:00 pm
Where
Hilton Riverside New Orleans
New Orleans, LA