WWW.WISPA.ORG 3 L Z OO 2023 Welcome to WISPAPALOOZA 2023 “Come to work every day expecting to be surprised.” That’s my personal motto, and I believe it characterizes the daily lives of just about everyone in our vital industry. I know you will be pleasantly surprised at what you’ll see and experience this week at WISPAPLOOZA ’23, here in Las Vegas. WISPAPALOOZA has long been known for the benefits it delivers to attendees and exhibitors. From expert panels spanning all aspects of our industry spectrum; comprehensive exhibit floor with access to the latest hardware, software and services; welcoming and supportive environment to share trade stories and experiences; to the education fostered directly by your industry brothers and sisters – WISPAPALOOZA has it all. This year you’ll notice we’ve made some subtle but important changes, too. Our theme is “the right tool for the right job.” You’ve always evolved to meet the needs of your local communities, and especially during the pandemic. Employing new technologies, business models, partnerships, and doing whatever it takes to get your customers online and satisfied. This agility has created a “big tent,” a rich and diverse landscape, providing reliable, evolutionary solutions to millions across our great country. Far from being onesize-fits-all in approach, you have been and are doing it all – wireless, fiber, cable, satellite – and this is truly unique in the ISP industry. YOUR big tent will be on display for all to see, in our panels, exhibits and throughout the thousands in attendance over the week. To bolster this, we’re delivering some incredible and timely keynote presentations, featuring true pioneers and thought leaders in the Internet ecosphere, including George Finney on cybersecurity; Michael Gorton on telemedicine; and Peter Schultz, the co-inventor of optical fiber. And you’re going to hear some exciting announcements on innovative new collaborations which will be of particular interest and benefit to ISPs operators. Stay tuned! Finally, I want to give my heartfelt thanks to our sponsors. They all share a single-minded mission: to help your business scale. Special thanks to Ubiquiti – WISPAPALOOZA’s Premier Sponsor – who is returning to the show with new products and announcements. We are very excited about our vendors and exhibitor community. A very sincere “thanks!” for all that you do. So, dive in. Get active. Immerse yourself in WISPAPALOOZA. There’s so much here. Be ready to be surprised, amazed and enriched by everything WISPA’s got to offer at WISPAPALOOZA ‘23! Your business is vital to closing the digital divide. I’m honored to helm YOUR Association! Have a great week! Sincerely, David M. Zumwalt President & CEO David M. Zumwalt WISPA President & CEO
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