Show Schedule

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AGENDA  *subject to change*

11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration Open - OKC Convention Center
 
Hall B Pre-Function Space
 
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-in - Sunday
 
Exhibit Hall B
 
7:00 AM - 5:15 PM
Registration Open - OKC Convention Center
 
Hall B Pre-Function Space
 
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WISPA Concessions Open
 
Hall B Pre-Function Space and Coffee Shop
 
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast/Opening Session
 
Painted Sky Ballroom - 4th Floor
 
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Intermission
 
 
 
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Keynote - Venture Capital: The Network Behind American Innovation
 
Painted Sky Ballroom - 4th Floor
Robert Franklin - National Venture Capital Association
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Intermission
 
 
 
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Celebrating WISPAMERICA Sponsors
 
Painted Sky Ballroom - 4th Floor
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speed Networking
 
Painted Sky Ballroom - 4th Floor
 
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Lunch
 
Exhibit Hall B
 
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Sip Spot
 
Exhibit Hall B
 
12:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
 
Exhibit Hall B
 
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Future-Proofing Network Monitoring: Vendor-Agnostic Strategies And Solutions
Tech
Room 209AB
Dan Siemon - Preseem
Rules To Know As An ISP
Reg
Room 204
Thomas Forte - Red Jacket Solutions
Josh Luthman - Imagine Networks
S. Jenell Trigg - Lerman Senter, PLLC
Winning The Talent Battle: Recruitment And Retention Strategies
HR
Room 208B
Zach Hubeck - WAV, LLC
TJ Scott - Broadlinc
Powering the Future: Next-Level Connectivity for WISPs
Vendor Spotlight
Room 208A
 
1:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Running Your Company On A Framework
Bis
Room 203
Jeff Broadwick - CTIconnect
Ryan Grewell - Smart Way Communications, LLC
Matt Larsen - Vistabeam
Layne Sisk - ServerPlus-Real Choice TV
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Intermission
 
 
 
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Vendor Spotlight - Aviat
Vendor Spotlight
Room 208A
 
Mastering Network Troubleshooting: Tools, Techniques, And Real-World Solutions
Tech
Room 204
Jeremy Austin - Preseem
Dennis Burgess - Link Technologies
Matej Pavelka - FLOWCUTTER
Creating A Culture Of Accountability: Driving Success At All Levels
HR
Room 209AB
 
WISPA's State Advocacy: Legislation And Policy In 2025
Reg
Room 208B
Carl Guardino - Tarana
Colm O'Comartun - 50 State LLC
Mike Sanders - Oklahoma Broadband Office
Steven Schwerbel - WISPA
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Exhibit Hall Happy Hour
 
Exhibit Hall B
 
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Morning Coffee
 
2nd Floor Breakout Rooms
 
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration Open - OKC Convention Center
 
Hall B Pre-Function Space
 
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WISPA Concessions Open
 
Hall B Pre-Function Space and Coffee Shop
 
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
Overcoming Make-Ready Challenges: Permitting, Pole Attachments, and ROWs
Fiber
Room 208B
Chuck Hogg - All Points Broadband
Jeff Kohler - Rise Broadband
Donny Smith - Fibersmith
Regulatory Issues When Buying Or Selling An ISP
Reg
Room 203
Elizabeth Bowles - Aristotle Unified Communications L.L.C.
Steve Coran - Lerman Senter
Matt Larsen - Vistabeam
David Zumwalt - Wireless Internet Service Providers Association
Avoiding Burnout: Strategies For Long-Term Leadership Success
Bis
Room 204
Mark Castillo - VTCI / VTX1
John Gill - KentuckyFi
Jason Pond - Mountain Freedom Coaching
Layne Sisk - ServerPlus-Real Choice TV
8:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Tech Roundtable
DD-Tech
Room 209AB
Jeremy Austin - Preseem
Daniel White - Atheral LLC
Adair Winter - AW Broadband
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Women Of WISPA - Women Leaders Series: RSVP requested
 
Room 301CD
 
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Intermission
 
 
 
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Building a Fiber Team: Hiring, Training, and Retention Strategies
Fiber
Room 204
Jason Pond - Mountain Freedom Coaching
TJ Scott - Broadlinc
Spectrum Update
Reg
Room 208B
Richard Bernhardt - Wireless Internet Service Providers Association
Steve Coran - Lerman Senter
Josh Luthman - Imagine Networks
Louis Peraertz - WISPA
Ceragon Networks: Powering WISP Growth with Ceragon’s High-Performance Wireless Transport
Vendor Spotlight
Room 208A
 
Cybersecurity And Compliance: Safeguarding Your Business And Building Trust
Bis
Room 203
Henry Ortiz - BorderHawk, LLC
Michael Shaw - Axiros North America, Inc.
10:00 AM - 5:15 PM
NEW! Exhibit Hall Open
 
Exhibit Hall B
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Exploring Horizons: Accelerating Broadband Adoption in Rural America
Vendor Spotlight
Room 208A
Matt Larsen - Vistabeam
Ryan Palmer - Microsoft Airband Initiative
Community Engagement 2.0: Building Awareness In The Digital Age
Mar/Sales
Room 204
Michael Hughes - AW Safety
Shapur Izadiyar - Calix
Phillip Moore - PerfectVision
Expanding Your Toolbox: Integrating Multiple Technologies For Service Delivery
Adv Tech
Room 203
Matt Duench - Preseem
George Hechtman - Hechtman Venture Development
Matt Mangriotis - Cambium Networks
Automation & AI for Fiber Network Optimization
Fiber
Room 209AB
Josh Johnson - Fibersmith
Cameron Kilton - Nextlink Internet
Scot Loach` - Preseem
Inspiring Leadership: Building Passionate And High-Performing Teams
Bis
Room 208B
Lou Elliott - Streamline
Eric Nielsen - Comsearch
Michael Shaw - Axiros North America, Inc.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Lunch
 
Exhibit Hall B
 
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Sip Spot
 
 
 
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Unlocking The MDU Market: Strategic Solutions For Growth
Bis
Room 203
Johan Bergstrom - InCoax Networks AB
George Hechtman - Hechtman Venture Development
Jim Staheli - Positron Access Solutions
AI And Machine Learning In Action: Transforming Network Operations
Tech
Room 209AB
Ryan Grewell - Smart Way Communications, LLC
Tim Shaw - Hill Country Broadband Inc.
Iyad Tarazi - Federated Wireless
Upselling And Cross-Selling: Boosting Revenue From Existing Customers
Mar/Sales
Room 208B
Susan Higgins - Calix
Georgette Lopez-Aguado - Sonar Software
Vendor Spotlight - Tarana Wireless
Vendor Spotlight
Room 208A
 
1:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Fiber Economics: ROI, Take Rates, and Business Models
DD-Fiber
Room 204
Bruce Collins - Cambium Networks
Bayan Deanparvar - WAV, LLC
Nicholas Pena - Fibersmith
Zach Boeckman - AdTran
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Intermission
 
 
 
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Core Networking Protocols: Design, Implementation, And Best Practices
Adv Tech
Room 209AB
Brandon Hardy - Cobalt Technology
Adair Winter - AW Broadband
Sales-Driven Success: Building A Culture Of Growth And Alignment
Mar/Sales
Room 203
Michael Hughes - AW Safety
Rob Payne - Preseem
Allie Schomaker - Fibersmith
Mastering Executive Negotiations: Strategies For High-Stakes Success
Bis
Room 208B
Layne Sisk - ServerPlus-Real Choice TV
Nathan Stooke - Wisper ISP, LLC
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Exhibit Hall Happy Hour
 
Exhibit Hall B
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Broadband and Boots - presented by Fibersmith
 
Oklahoma Ranch in Bricktown
 
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Morning Coffee
 
2nd Floor Breakout Rooms
 
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Open - OKC Convention Center
 
Hall B Pre-Function Space
 
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
WISPA Concessions Open
 
Hall B Pre-Function Space and Coffee Shop
 
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Important FCC And Other Federal Agency Cybersecurity Proceedings
Reg
Room 203
Jeff Carlisle - Lerman Senter PLLC
Louis Peraertz - WISPA
Anand Chari - Kognitive Networks Inc.
Henry Ortiz - BorderHawk, LLC
The Last Mile Matters: Fiber Installation Best Practices
Fiber
Room 208B
Josh Johnson - Fibersmith
Josh Luthman - Imagine Networks
Brian Gray - Joink
The Power Of Scorecards: Driving Accountability And Measurable Results
Bis
Room 204
Mark Albertyn - Wisper ISP, LLC
Georgette Lopez-Aguado - Sonar Software
Harnessing GIS For Smarter Network Planning And Operations
Adv Tech
Room 208A
Nicholas Pena - Fibersmith
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Intermission
 
 
 
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote: The Room Where It Happens: How the New Administration and Congress Will Impact Your Business
 
Painted Sky Ballroom - 4th Floor
Steve Coran - Lerman Senter
Matt Mandel - WISPA-Broadband Without Boundaries
Ari Storch - Madison Group
chris salemme - Shumaker Advisors
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Closing Session & Giveaways
 
Painted Sky Ballroom - 4th Floor
 
11:00 AM - 3:15 PM
HANDS ON: Trainings open to all with a WISPAMERICA full conference or Wed/Thurs badge
 
 
 
11:15 AM - 3:15 PM
HANDS ON: For Installers
 
 
 
HANDS ON: For Tower Climbers
 
 
 
HANDS ON: Fiber
 
 
 
11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Ditch Witch Headquarters Field Trip - Pre-Registration Required