WATERLOO, ON, April 10, 2026 — Preseem, a leading provider of network quality management solutions for ISPs, has announced its first Proactive ISP Virtual Summit. The free two‑day event is scheduled for May 5–6, running from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern each day, and will explore how artificial intelligence is actively transforming broadband operations for regional and rural providers.
With the theme AI in Action, the summit aims to cut through the hype and provide practical, peer‑tested discussions that operators can apply on the ground. It is designed as an annual gathering for those who manage regional networks, bringing together ISP executives, network engineers, NOC directors, and customer‑experience leaders, alongside voices from the broader AI and technology community.
The event follows a focused format built for busy operators: each day will feature a keynote to open, followed by a sequence of 20‑minute live panels, guided discussions, and live audience Q&A. All sessions will be recorded and made available on-demand after the summit concludes.
Day 1 will feature a keynote from Ian Khan, Founder & CEO of Futuracy and a recognized AI futurist, followed by a Fireside Chat with Teresa McGaughey, VP of Global Field & Partner Marketing at Calix, and Josh Turiano, Chief Innovation & AI Officer at Blue Stream Fiber. Day 2 will include an Industry Address from Joshua Seidemann, VP of Policy & Industry Innovation at NTCA, examining how AI intersects with rural and regional broadband challenges. Confirmed additional speakers include leaders from Wisper Internet, Nextlink, QueSee, Above Wireless, Cujo AI, BeyondChat.ai, and Preseem itself, reflecting a broad cross‑section of the AI and telecom ecosystems.
The Proactive ISP Virtual Summit is free to attend, and registration is open now at proactiveispsummit.com. The event targets CTOs, COOs, NOC directors, network engineers, and customer‑experience leaders across ISPs of all sizes, and attendees are encouraged to share the event with their teams to maximize practical takeaways for technical and leadership roles alike.
As a continuing effort to empower regional networks, Preseem positions the summit as an annual forum to exchange honest, peer‑driven insights about AI deployments, with the goal of helping operators move from reactive to proactive network operations across all vendors and access technologies.
