From federal compliance to mapping to investment modeling, Fabric Forward 25, is an exclusive in-person event designed for direct users and stakeholders of CostQuest’s Location Fabric, Network Cost, and Commercial datasets. This event will leave those who rely on broadband data and its applications, with actionable insights and techniques they can use to drive their business forward with confidence. Note, limited spots are available.
📅 October 20-22, 2025 | 📍 Seattle, WA – Bell Harbor Convention Center
Have questions? Email us at [email protected].
Key topics
Location Fabric & Funding Updates
Learn how federal agencies use the Fabric for grant distribution for programs like BEAD, regulatory filings for the FCC’s BDC and other grant programs. Also, get key policy and funding updates most timely to the broadband industry.
Business Strategy & Market Expansion
Broadband expansion is an important business decision relying on precise data to guide decisions in the most profitable direction. Explore how ISPs, investors, and consultants use the Fabric and cost data for strategic planning, market-entry, and competitive analysis.
Technical Deep Dives
Get hands-on with technical best practices for using the Fabric in GIS, SQL, data visualization tools, and APIs to maximize the value and impact of precision data in your organization’s workflows.
What you’ll learn
ONE
A comprehensive understanding of the Location Fabric and Network Cost Data guiding federal broadband programs, and its evolution.
TWO
Best practices for the Location Fabric Challenge Process, solving key strategic questions with the data, and integration techniques and tools.
THREE
Expert insights on financial modeling, network costing, profitability scenarios, competitive analysis, and network planning.
FOUR
A first look at upcoming innovations in broadband data development and visualizations.
Accomodations
Stay on 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)
Agenda
Explore the agenda
Dive deep into the Fabric and cost data development, real-world use case scenarios, technical best practices, Fabric Challenge Process, and the Fabric’s role in federal funding compliance.
Three main session tracks:
- General
- Federal
- Business Strategy & Technical
