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.
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