State broadband leaders are set to participate in Connected America 2026, with Brandy Reitter of Colorado, Edyn Rolls of Oklahoma, and Nicholas Capozzi of Arizona already committed to speak this April.
The conference, scheduled for April 14-15 at the Irving Convention Center in Texas, will explore technology, regulation, and the investment environment for next-generation broadband across the United States.
Eric Frederick, chief connectivity officer for Michigan’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, is also slated to speak, along with Bryant Clayton, Texas’ Broadband Development Office director, in Day 1 discussions that Reitter will join.
Other public-sector participants include Fort Worth CTO Kevin Gunn and the city broadband manager Lillian Painter, who will join a session on middle-mile funding, policy, and partnerships driving expansion.
The agenda features themes such as AI America, Connected Places, Connected Networks, Startup America, and the Data Center Forum; attendees can review the full agenda and subscribe to Broadband Communities’ newsletter for updates.
