Have questions? Come ask us your specific questions. Day 1: 10/21 8:30 – 9 am 11 – 11:15 am 12:30 – 1:00 pm 2:15 – 2:45 pm 3:30 – 4:00 pm Day 2: 10/22 8:30 – 9 am 11:00 – 11:15 am 12 – 2 pm
Get an overview of the intricate and comprehensive development of the Location Fabric Data – The origin and evolution story behind the location data guiding grant programs such as NTIA’s BEAD, FCC Enhanced ACAM, and ISPs with broadband deployment. Topics we’ll cover: CostQuest’s Fabric origin story & innovation-driven purpose Deep-dive into Location Fabric – What […]
Validating project cost, return on investment, and overall viability are keys to the kingdom when it comes to building smart network investments. But when it comes time to implement the project, will the modeled project cost hold true? Explore proven network cost modeling and business case approaches that enable businesses to know from the get-go, […]
From insight to impact: Hear how providers use comprehensive location-level datasets to analyze competitor footprints, track growth trends, identify new high-ROI growth markets, qualify address service requests, and sync with internal systems to streamline operations and compliance. Topics we'll cover: How location-level data helps identify expansion opportunities How location-level data helps assess economic viability and […]
Lunch will be provided from 12 to 1 pm.
A Technical Workshop: How to use Fabric Location & Cost Data to uncover optimal expansion opportunities, compare cost benchmarks, and visualize the results using QGIS, ArcGIS, and SQL. Topics we’ll cover: Review the following problem and solution statements, and what systems and techniques you can use to solve them: How to use service coverage, cost, and demographics data to find […]
In this session, we’ll combine deep market insight, financial modeling, and proprietary tools to help you uncover high-impact broadband opportunities – pinpointing where to go, what to build, and how to win. Our approach turns complex data into clear, strategic decisions that outpace the competition and result in positive ROI. Topics we’ll cover: Competitive & […]
Federal broadband funding programs are evolving, but how does that impact all stakeholders in the broadband landscape? This session will provide a clear overview of what stakeholders need to know regarding the various federal broadband programs, such as the Universal Service Fund, that are currently shaping the broadband landscape. Participants will gain clarity on program […]
Explore new tools and methods to simplify data analysis—from custom APIs and time series forecasting to mapping innovations that support broadband planning, reporting, and data alignment.
Join a panel of state broadband leaders as they share lessons learned from their BEAD journeys so far, and what to consider as the BEAD program continues moving forward. Learn directly from the decision-makers shaping state-level broadband deployment strategies, gain perspective on what’s working (and what isn’t), and where the BEAD program will go from […]
Join us for drinks and sunset views as we close out the first full day of Fabric Forward in the Harbor Room of The Bell Harbor Conference Center.
Breakfast will be served from 8:00 to 9:00 AM.