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SHOW.INCOMPAS.ORG 3 THE INCOMPAS SHOW We’re excited to welcome you to Nashville for the premier gathering where communications, infrastructure and technology leaders come to make deals, build partnerships and shape the future of the industry. With one of the highest concentrations of executives and decision-makers at any industry event, The INCOMPAS Show delivers unparalleled access to customers, partners and innovators, all in one place. Over the next few days, you’ll have opportunities to accelerate your pipeline, strengthen strategic relationships and elevate your company’s visibility through high-impact networking, expert-led sessions and business meetings. Be sure to download the INCOMPAS Show Mobile App to manage your schedule, explore the attendee directory, and request last-minute meetings. And don’t miss some of this year’s highlights: • Grain Management CEO David Grain will share his perspective on the forces reshaping the communications ecosystem. • Zayo CEO Sowmyanarayan Sampath will offer his insights on the infrastructure demands driving the Intelligence Era. • Morning Sessions: Kick off the show with a Breakfast & Learn from Intermedia, before diving into panel discussions on leadership, investment, policy, and the infrastructure needed to support growing demand for AI, cloud and broadband connectivity. • Afternoon Workshops: Monday’s Policy Workshop unpacks the regulatory trends reshaping the industry. And Tuesday’s Marketing Workshop delivers fast-moving sessions to modernize your marketing and communications engines. • Buyers Forum: Connect directly with leading service provider buyers during open networking sessions on Monday 11:00 a.m.-Noon and Tuesday 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Open to all attendees, no appointments required. • Networking Events: Reconnect with industry colleagues and make new connections at our signature events, including Sunday’s Boots, Bites & Bandwidth Welcome Reception, Monday’s Opening Night Reception and Tuesday’s High-Speed Honky Tonk Closing Party at Barlines. On behalf of INCOMPAS and our Board of Directors, thank you for being part of our community. We look forward to seeing you in Nashville. Chip Pickering CEO INCOMPAS Welcome to The 2026 INCOMPAS Show!
4 THE INCOMPAS SHOW I NOVEMBER 1 - 3, 2026 NOVEMBER 2-4, 2025 THE 2026 PLATINUM SPONSORS GOLD SPONSOR SILVER SPONSORS BRONZE SPONSORS EXCECUTIVE SUITES MEETING ROOMS
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6 THE INCOMPAS SHOW I NOVEMBER 1 - 3, 2026 NOVEMBER 2-4, 2025 THE 2026 Admission All attendees are required to wear the badge provided to them upon registration. Badges must stay on for the duration of the show to guarantee designated access to the space and events. No one will be permitted in the Exhibit Hall, meeting rooms, keynotes, educational sessions, workshops, breakfast and lunch or networking receptions without the appropriate conference badge. Registration Hours Registration Location – 5th Avenue Pre-Function Sunday, November 1 – 2:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Monday, November 2 – 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 3 – 7:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Registration sponsored by Exhibit Hall Hours Monday, November 2 – 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 3 – 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Networking Spaces Interested in meeting with a specific company? Visit them in their designated meeting and/or networking space. See pages 10-11 for a list of companies that have networking spaces, and their locations. Complimentary Wi-Fi Network: The INCOMPAS Show Password: Essentia2026 Sponsored by The INCOMPAS Bar Post up at The INCOMPAS Bar and never leave the action to get a drink. Located in the middle of the Exhibit Hall, The INCOMPAS Bar will be your go-to for specialty coffee, wine, beer and other concoctions. Here are our offerings by day and time: Monday, November 2 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Specialty Coffee sponsored by 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Opening Night Reception Tuesday, November 3 11 a.m. Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar Sponsored by 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Happy Hour GENERAL INFORMATION
SHOW.INCOMPAS.ORG 7 THE INCOMPAS SHOW Breakfast & Lunch • Breakfast & Learn 7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Legends Ballroom D – M onday: “The Great Communications Reset: Winning in the Next Era of UC, AI and Teams,” Sponsored by • Lunch 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Broadway Ballroom – M onday Lunch Sponsored by – Tuesday Lunch Sponsored by Buyers Forum Speed Meetings Broadway Ballroom Pre-Function • Monday, November 2, 11:00 a.m.–Noon • Tuesday, November 3, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Deal Center Broadway Ballroom Sponsored by • Monday, November 2, 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. • Tuesday, November 3, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Press Room For information, email kmatthews@incompas.org. Boots Bites & Bandwidth Welcome Reception Sunday, November 1 5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Broadway Ballroom Pre-Function Opening Reception Monday, November 2 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Broadway Ballroom HighSpeed Honky Tonk: The Final Download Closing Party Tuesday, November 3 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Barlines at the Omni Nashville Hotel
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10 THE INCOMPAS SHOW I NOVEMBER 1 - 3, 2026 NOVEMBER 2-4, 2025 THE 2026 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 2:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Registration Open 5th Ave. Pre-Function Sponsored by 4:45 p.m.–5:30 p.m. First Timers Reception (invitation only) Legends Ballroom D Sponsored by 5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Boots Bites & Bandwidth Welcome Reception Broadway Ballroom Pre-Function Whiskey Tasting Sponsored by Kick off The 2026 INCOMPAS Show in Music City style—with a little twang and a lot of connections. Boots, Bites & Bandwidth brings attendees together to experience Nashville hospitality, Southern comfort food and local libations and live entertainment. Enjoy a featured whiskey tasting sponsored by Ezee Fiber while networking with industry peers in a casual, high-energy atmosphere designed to turn first handshakes into lasting partnerships. Come ready to kick up your boots and plug into everything the show has to offer. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Registration Open 5th Ave. Pre-Function Sponsored by 7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Breakfast & Learn Legends Ballroom D Sponsored by The Great Communications Reset: Winning in the Next Era of UC, AI and Teams The communications industry is entering a period of unprecedented change, and a massive revenue opportunity is unfolding. AI is reshaping customer expectations, Microsoft Teams is redefining workplace communications and legacy voice platforms are reaching the end of their lifecycle. For service providers, the question is no longer if they should evolve—but how to do it while protecting margins, retaining customers and creating new revenue opportunities. Join this session to explore the key market forces driving the next wave of transformation and the strategies successful service providers are using to modernize their communications portfolios. You’ll gain practical insights into AI, Microsoft Teams, cloud communications and migration strategies that can help strengthen your competitive position, accelerate growth and prepare your business for the next generation of communications services. Presenter: Brian Gregory, Senior Director, Product Marketing, Intermedia Intelligent Communications 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall, Deal Center and Sponsor Meeting Rooms Open Broadway Ballroom Deal Center sponsored by 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Specialty Coffee INCOMPAS Bar – Broadway Ballroom Sponsored by 2026 SCHEDULE
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12 THE INCOMPAS SHOW I NOVEMBER 1 - 3, 2026 NOVEMBER 2-4, 2025 THE 2026 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Strings For Hope Activation Broadway Ballroom Sponsored by Strings for Hope is a Nashville-based social enterprise that gives secondhand musical strings a second life while providing second chances for survivors of addiction, domestic violence, and sex trafficking. Through its Work Development Program, survivors from transitional housing facilities earn supplemental income, develop job skills and gain meaningful employment. Most of the musical strings are generously donated by musicians and music stores throughout the Nashville area. Stop by the Strings for Hope activation, sponsored by Ciena, in the Exhibit Hall to help pull, straighten and sort string—and be part of the process! 8:30 a.m.–8:45 a.m. Welcome Remarks Legends Ballroom D Chip Pickering, CEO, INCOMPAS 8:45 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Keynote Legends Ballroom D Sowmyanarayan Sampath CEO Zayo Group The Intelligence Era is reshaping where digital infrastructure is built and where demand emerges. As AI, cloud and data-intensive workloads accelerate, compute and AI infrastructure are being deployed where power, land and capacity are available. At the same time, demand is emerging across a highly distributed digital environment, driven by enterprises, applications, users and increasingly intelligent workloads. Join Zayo CEO Sowmyanarayan Sampath as he explores one of the defining challenges of the next era of technology: connecting the supply of digital capacity with the demand for intelligence, wherever it exists. Sampath will join INCOMPAS CEO Chip Pickering for a fireside conversation and audience questions. 9:30 a.m.–10:10 a.m. CEO Outlook Legends Ballroom D INCOMPAS members are building the networks to support and meet the growing demands of the market. From long haul to last mile FTTH, the need for more fiber is coming from every direction at once, from AI and cloud buildouts to households and small businesses where bandwidth demand keeps growing. The planning process is complex and is more than just ambitious build targets. It takes disciplined capital use and the ability to move quickly into new markets. Hear directly from CEOs making those calls on where fiber infrastructure is headed. For some, that means serving data center development. For others, it means building to reach homes and businesses in new markets. Panelists will talk candidly about how they choose new markets, plan, and staff for their builds. Attendees will gain an inside look at the investment and operating decisions shaping fiber and infrastructure deployment today—and the leadership priorities that will define successful network operators in 2027 and beyond. Moderator: Chip Pickering, CEO, INCOMPAS Speakers: Dan Davis, CEO & Co-Founder, Arcadian Infracom Jason Adkins, CEO, Bluebird Fiber Matt Marino, CEO, Ezee Fiber Patricia Martin, CEO, Dobson Fiber Tom Spackman, CEO, Gigabit Fiber
SHOW.INCOMPAS.ORG 13 THE INCOMPAS SHOW 10:10 a.m.–10:40 a.m. AI Has a Geography Problem. Rural America Has the Solution. Legends Ballroom D AI is reshaping the data center map. Rural America offers a powerful alternative with access to land, power, diverse fiber routes, and room to scale. Bringing compute closer to where data is created and consumed reduces latency, improves resilience, and supports emerging AI and edge applications. This panel will explore how rural connectivity unlocks the next evolution of AI infrastructure and economic opportunity. Moderator: Justin Forte, President & CEO, INDATEL Services Speakers: Seth Arndorfer, CEO, Dakota Carrier Network Rob Worden, President & CEO, Vision Net 10:45 a.m.–11:15 p.m Keynote Legends Ballroom D David J. Grain CEO and Founder Grain Management LLC David Grain, CEO and Founder of Grain Management, brings a uniquely authoritative perspective on where digital infrastructure is headed. With decades of experience scaling major communications networks and directing capital across towers, fiber and next-generation platforms, David will discuss the forces reshaping the communications ecosystem, from growing connectivity demand to the long-term trends defining the industry’s future. His keynote will offer a clear, strategic view of how the infrastructure landscape is shifting, where momentum is building, and the opportunities that matter most for builders, operators and investors. 11:00 a.m.–Noon Buyers Forum Broadway Ballroom Pre-Function Connect with top industry buyers from across the country in a speed-meeting format. Open to all registered INCOMPAS Show attendees. 11:20 a.m.–12:15 p.m Capitalizing on the Digital Backbone: Private Equity and Infrastructure Investments Legends Ballroom D The digital backbone is no longer a supporting layer of the economy—it is the economy. As demand for connectivity, cloud scale, AI compute, and datarich applications surges, private equity firms are backing everything from nextgen fiber and edge nodes to AIready data centers and digital energy solutions. This session brings together investors and institutional capital providers to examine where value is being created, how investment strategies differ, and what macroeconomic, technological, and regulatory trends will shape the next decade of digital infrastructure investing. Moderator: Andrew D. Lipman, Partner, Morgan Lewis Speakers: Jason Hill, Managing Director & Co-Head of U.S. Technology, Global Head of Digital Infrastructure, Houlihan Lokey Alex Kozak, Managing Director, Telecom and Digital Infrastructure, Guggenheim Securities LLC 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Lunch in the Exhibit Hall Broadway Ballroom Sponsored by 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Specialty Coffee INCOMPAS Bar – Broadway Ballroom Sponsored by
14 THE INCOMPAS SHOW I NOVEMBER 1 - 3, 2026 NOVEMBER 2-4, 2025 THE 2026 1:00 p.m.–4:15 p.m. Policy Workshop Legends Ballroom D 1:00 p.m.–1:05 p.m. Welcome Staci Pies, Senior Vice President, Government Relations and Policy, INCOMPAS 1:05 p.m.–1:20 p.m. Spotlight: Robocall Enforcement: What Businesses Need to Know Hank Kelly, Partner, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP 1:20 p.m.–2:00 p.m. The IP Transition Is Here: Competing Paths for the Future of Voice Interconnection The FCC is racing to finalize its landmark IP Transition and Network Modernization proceeding, with an order expected by early 2027 that will reshape how every voice network in the country connects, prices, and plans. This panel brings together the companies that are shaping that outcome to break down where the Commission’s deliberations stand— including the competing paths on the table—incumbent proposed public internet exchange framework, a condition-based transition model, and a National Transit Provider concept. Attendees will gain insight on what is likely to happen, the expected timeline, and what it means for interconnection costs, network planning, and competitive positioning heading into 2027. This is a must-attend session for anyone whose business depends on knowing how voice traffic will move once TDM is gone. Moderator: Ron Del Sesto, Partner, Cooley Speakers: Joe Dechant, Vice President – Product Transformation, Communications Market, TNS Bill Greenlaw, Director, Regulatory and Governmental Affairs, Sonic Jim Lennon, Senior Director, Product Management–Access Services, Inteliquent Inc. Greg Rogers, Head, Global Policy & Regulatory Affairs, Bandwidth 2:00 p.m.–2:15 p.m. Spotlight: Federal Limitations on the Sale or Transfer of Grant-Funded Broadband Infrastructure Casey Lide, Partner, Keller & Heckman LLP 2:15 p.m.–2:55 p.m. Getting Networks Built: Permitting Progress, Persistent Barriers, and What Comes Next Federal, state, and local policymakers continue to pursue changes intended to accelerate broadband and AI infrastructure deployment—but which reforms are advancing, and which will make a measurable difference? This session begins with a concise update on legislative, regulatory, and administrative developments, followed by a moderated discussion with network and AI infrastructure builders, permitting experts, and public-sector stakeholders. Using real-world deployment challenges, the speakers will examine where progress is reducing delays and costs, where obstacles remain, and what providers and policymakers should prioritize in 2027. Moderator: Danielle Burt, Partner, Morgan Lewis Speakers: Toni Broberg, Vice President, External Affairs, Gigapower Lindon Hayes, Executive Chairman & Co-Founder, Essentia Inc. Jill Springer, Principal Consultant, Quadra Partners Brendan West, Co-Founder and CEO, FiberCom Engineering 2:55 p.m.–3:10 p.m. Spotlight: The Role of Team Telecom in the Evolving National Security Landscape Michele C. Farquhar, Partner, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader J. Ryan Thompson, Counsel, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader 3:10 p.m.–3:30 p.m. National Security and the Communications Supply Chain: The FCC Perspective Zenji Nakazawa, Bureau Chief, Public Safety & Homeland Security, Federal Communications Commission
SHOW.INCOMPAS.ORG 15 THE INCOMPAS SHOW 3:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. National Security and the Communications Supply Chain: The Industry Perspective The FCC and the Administration are moving rapidly to impose new national security protections that could significantly affect supply chains supporting consumer electronics, broadband networks, energy infrastructure, data centers, and advanced manufacturing. This session will examine recent Covered List actions, new rules affecting component parts and online marketplaces, and the potential for additional congressional and agency action. Panelists will focus on what businesses should do now to identify exposure, evaluate vendors and alternatives, and prepare for the cost, time, and operational changes that new restrictions could require. Moderator: Craig A. Gilley, Partner, Venable LLP Speakers: Melissa Newman, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) Staci Pies, Senior Vice President, Government Relations and Policy, INCOMPAS 4:00 p.m.-–4:15 p.m. Wrap Up and Q&A INCOMPAS Staff 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Opening Night Reception: Turn Up the Connections Broadway Ballroom Get ready to amplify your networking and spark new conversations during our opening night reception in the exhibit hall. Meet the exhibitors shaping what’s next in communications, reconnect with industry colleagues at the INCOMPAS Bar and discover new opportunities to grow your business over food and drinks. Whether you’re looking to strike the right chord with a new connection, strengthen an existing relationship or simply get into the rhythm of the show, this is the place to be. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 7:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Registration Open 5th Ave. Pre-Function Registration Counters sponsored by 7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Attendee Breakfast Legends Ballroom D 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall, Deal Center and Sponsor Meeting Rooms Open Broadway Ballroom Deal Center sponsored by 8:30 a.m.–8:45 a.m. Opening Remarks Legends Ballroom D Chip Pickering, CEO, INCOMPAS 8:45 a.m.–9:15 a.m. Capital Flows, Deals and Disruption Legends Ballroom D Where is capital flowing, and how are consolidation and convergence reshaping the competitive landscape? Join INCOMPAS CEO Chip Pickering and Bank Street Senior Managing Director Richard Lukaj for a fireside conversation exploring the forces transforming the communications and digital infrastructure industry. From fiber and broadband networks to data centers and cloud connectivity, they will examine how investor priorities, financing conditions and the pursuit of scale are driving growth strategies, M&A activity and market evolution. Gain insights into the convergence of networks, infrastructure and services, and what it means for valuations, strategic partnerships, competition and long-term growth in an increasingly connected ecosystem. Speakers: Chip Pickering, CEO, INCOMPAS Richard S. Lukaj, Senior Managing Director, Bank Street Group LLC
16 THE INCOMPAS SHOW I NOVEMBER 1 - 3, 2026 NOVEMBER 2-4, 2025 THE 2026 9:15 a.m.–10:15 a.m. From Permit to Power On: Aligning Regulatory Strategy and Business Objectives for Digital Infrastructure Deployment Legends Ballroom D Permitting now determines whether broadband, fiber, wireless, edge and data center projects launch fast or get stuck. With deployment accelerating and timelines tightening, treating permitting as mere compliance is no longer viable. It’s a strategic function that shapes speed, cost and competitive advantage. This session explores how regulatory, legal, engineering, government affairs and business teams can turn permitting into a catalyst for execution. Learn practical ways to navigate federal, state and local approvals while balancing stakeholder expectations, capital efficiency and community engagement to move from delaydriven permitting to a deploymentdriven strategy. Moderator: Christopher L. Shipley, Executive Director, Public Policy, INCOMPAS Speakers: Taylre Beaty, State Broadband Director, Tennessee Economic and Community Development Justin Suhr, Vice President of Construction & Engineering, Great Plains Communications Richard Taylor, Vice President, Construction, Greenlight Networks 10:20 a.m.–11:20 a.m. The New Digital Infrastructure Compact: Aligning Hyperscaler Growth, Energy Policy, and Economic Competitiveness Legends Ballroom D AI and cloud adoption are exploding, pushing hyperscale infrastructure to the center of national strategy and national debate. Energy consumption, grid strain, permitting delays, workforce gaps and data governance are no longer technical details; they’re economic battlegrounds. This session will explore how business and government leaders can collaborate to align hyperscaler expansion with smart energy policy, streamlined regulation and long-term competitiveness. Speakers will insights on publicprivate partnerships, new regulatory models, innovative energy procurement, and the strategic role hyperscalers play in global competitiveness. Moderator: Chip Pickering, CEO, INCOMPAS Speakers: Mike Ellison, Vice President, Sales, Duos Edge AI Greg Henrich, Senior Vice President, Transmission, Tennessee Valley Authority Olivia Igbokwe-Curry, Head of Political Strategy, Amazon Craig Sundstrom, Head, Energy and Sustainability Public Policy, Americas, Amazon Web Services 11:00 a.m. Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar INCOMPAS Bar Broadway Ballroom Sponsored by 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Lunch in the Exhibit Hall Broadway Ballroom Sponsored by 1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m. Buyers Forum Broadway Ballroom Pre-Function Connect with top industry buyers from across the country in a speed-meeting format. Open to all registered INCOMPAS Show attendees.
SHOW.INCOMPAS.ORG 17 THE INCOMPAS SHOW 1:30 p.m.–3:45 p.m. Marketing Workshop Legends Ballroom D 1:30 p.m.–2:15 p.m. The MDF Money Sitting in Your Vendor Contracts: How to Maximize Your Marketing Budget Sixty percent of vendor marketing dollars go unused every year. Meanwhile you’re always scraping for more marketing budget. In this workshop, we’ll cover how to get more marketing development funds (MDF) to fund your marketing, understand what programs are worth pursuing, and how to get the most out of it without making it another full-time job. Attendees will leave knowing how to turn unused funds into real marketing dollars that drive pipeline, not just another line item spent on an event with nothing to show for it. Presenter: Laura Johns, Founder & CEO, The Business Growers 2:15 p.m.–3:00 p.m. The Death of Lead Gen Form fills are down, buyer trust is harder to earn and the old lead gen playbook is producing fewer inbound opportunities than ever. In this workshop, we’ll unpack what’s changed in how B2B buyers engage and why “more leads” is no longer relevant. Learn how to shift from lead capture to value creation, identify signals, prioritize the right contacts and use account intelligence to generate better conversations. Presenter: Joy Milkowski, Partner, Access Marketing Company 3:00 p.m.–3:45 p.m. Navigating Communications When the Opposition is Attacking When opposition turns aggressive, the communications strategy must shift from promotion to protection. This session explores how companies can stay factual, disciplined and credible while managing misinformation, personal attacks, stakeholder pressure and project risk. The focus is on reducing escalation, protecting people and keeping the project conversation grounded in facts, community needs and trust. Presenter: Ilissa Miller, Founder and CEO, iMilller Public Relations 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Happy Hour and Dedicated Exhibit Hall Hour Broadway Ballroom 5:00 p.m. Deal Center, Meeting Spaces and Exhibit Hall Close 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m High-Speed Honky Tonk: The Final Download Closing Party Barlines at the Omni Nashville Hotel As The 2026 INCOMPAS Show hits the last stretch, the energy doesn’t slow—it spikes. High Speed Honky Tonk: The Final Download is a turbo charged closing party worthy of Nashville’s legendary Broadway nightlife. Enjoy Southern BBQ, live music, refreshing drinks, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate with colleagues and new connections before everyone heads home. It’s the perfect sendoff: a high-speed finale that keeps the show’s energy in overdrive all the way to the last note.
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