First-Time Attendees & New Members
Kick off your Fiber Connect experience with confidence. If you’re new to FBA or attending Fiber Connect for the first time, this meetup offers a relaxed, easy-to-navigate space where you can meet fellow newcomers, build early connections, and jumpstart your journey before the full energy of Connect 2026 unfolds.
May 17 – 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Fiber Under 40
Connect with the next generation shaping the future of fiber. This meetup brings together young professionals under 40 for a fun, energizing networking experience—perfect for expanding your circle, sharing ideas, and building lasting friendships in a more intimate setting.
May 17 – 9:30 – 10:30 PM
Women of Fiber Connect Luncheon
Join fellow attendees at the Women of Fiber Connect Luncheon on Monday, May 18 at 12:00 PM for an afternoon luncheon that goes beyond networking. This year’s luncheon features leaders from the YMCA of the USA and the National Council on Aging, shining a light on the intersection of connectivity, community health, and aging populations. Expect a powerful conversation about why fiber broadband matters beyond bandwidth and why communities are counting on us to get it right.
Tickets are required to attend the Luncheon.
Tickets can be purchased with your Fiber Connect registration. To add a Luncheon ticket to an existing registration, please follow the instructions sent in your registration confirmation email.
Women in Fiber Meetup
Continue the conversation and expand your community. Whether you attended the Women in Fiber Luncheon or are joining for the first time, this meetup offers a welcoming environment to connect with women leaders, share experiences, and grow your network within the fiber industry.
May 18 – 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Tribal Broadband Meetup
A dedicated space for Tribal leaders driving broadband transformation. Join fellow professionals working to expand fiber connectivity across Tribal lands, exchange insights, explore solutions to shared challenges, and strengthen relationships within this unique community.
May 19 – 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Canadian Breakfast Meetup
A dedicated space for Tribal leaders driving broadband transformation. Join fellow professionals working to expand fiber connectivity across Tribal lands, exchange insights, explore solutions to shared challenges, and strengthen relationships within this unique community.
May 19 – 7:00 – 8:00 AM
LATAM Breakfast Meetup
Start your morning with the energy and warmth of the LATAM fiber community. Enjoy a lively breakfast on Tuesday morning, gathering where attendees from across Latin America can connect, share experiences, and celebrate the region’s growing impact on fiber innovation.
May 18 – 7:00 – 8:00 AM
Committee Meetings
Fiber Connect is elevating the committee experience in 2026. This year, each committee will convene independently at designated times throughout the event, giving members more focused, meaningful opportunities to collaborate, share insights, and shape the direction of FBA’s work.
Committee meeting schedules will be finalized in the coming months, and full details will be published both on this page and within the official event agenda as they become available.
All committee meetings are open to any FBA member interested in attending—whether you’re an active contributor, a first-time participant, or simply curious about how our committees help advance the fiber industry.
Interested in joining one of FBA’s committees or learning more about their work?