For Fabric Stakeholders and Data Users—Fabric Forward 25 is an in-person event designed for those who depend on data to drive intelligent, effective decisions and meet compliance for their broadband projects. Get proven methods on how to build data workflows that provide clear strategic direction to enhance broadband business strategies, target resources more effectively, facilitate high-impact decision-making, and prepare for what’s next in the BEAD funding landscape. Attendees will get clarity on the Location Fabric data behind federal programs, from its growing role in compliance and funding distribution to technical applications. Walk away with proven approaches from industry leaders and the experts behind the Location Fabric and financial data used by the FCC and NTIA.
When: October 20-22, 2025 | Where: Seattle, WA, at the Edgewater Hotel
Fabric Forward is currently at capacity for main conference registrants. Please email [email protected] for more information.
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What you’ll learn
Location Fabric & Federal Program Insights
Get tips on the FCC Fabric Challenge Process, the role of the Fabric for RDOF, ACAM, and other high-cost funding program reporting requirements. Also, get key insights on how to navigate the current and post-BEAD funding world, alongside essential policy and funding updates.
Strategy & Process Optimization
Gain clarity on how to use data to enhance your broadband strategies, improve processes, and navigate what’s next in the current and post-BEAD world. Get proven data strategies and insights to facilitate identifying opportunities, network cost and profitability modeling, market analysis, and understanding the relationship with network investments and network valuations.
Data Techniques
& innovations
Explore technical best practices, solutions, and data innovations to make manipulating, analyzing, and synchronizing data easier for broadband projects. Get techniques using GIS tools, SQL, Power BI, and more. Get a glimpse at upcoming data innovations from a library of functional APIs, data mapping applications, and growth trend analysis tools via CostQuest’s Time Series Data.
Venue & Accomodations
Experience Seattle’s Waterfront at the Edgewater Hotel
Immerse yourself in the unique Pacific Northwest and Seattle music scene. The Edgewater Hotel, famous for hosting artists such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and the Beatles. The hotel also offers a record collection room for a throwback to the classics that influenced pop culture throughout the 20th Century.
Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Ringo Starr of The Beatles fishing from their hotel room at the Edgewater Inn, Seattle, Washington, 21st August 1964. The Beatles are in Seattle to perform at the Seattle Center Coliseum during their US tour. (Photo by William Lovelace/Express/Getty Images)
New State Broadband Leader Forum
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Invitation Only
Join fellow state broadband leaders for an exclusive, in-depth session focused on navigating the evolving broadband landscape in a post-BEAD award environment. This collaborative session will feature a keynote from industry leaders, expert panel discussions, and open dialogue designed to tackle your most pressing challenges. Gain insights from CostQuest experts and partners, connect with peers, and share strategies shaping the future of broadband deployment and oversight.
For questions or to register, contact [email protected].
Explore the Fabric Forward Agenda
Keynote announced: Government Program Fireside Chat
Close out Fabric Forward with a fireside chat with David Redl, Founder & CEO of Salt Point Strategies and former NTIA Administrator, Mike Wilson, CostQuest’s VP, CRO, and Mark Rubin, CostQuest’s Director of Government Affairs.
Registration Information
| REGISTRATIONS RATES | ||
| TYPE | PRICE | |
| Customer | $630 | |
| Association Member: NTCA, WTA, NRECA, US Telecom, or CCA | $680 | |
| Non-Customer | $830 | |
| Government Entity | Complimentary | Email [email protected] to register |
