Lights. Camera. Connection.
Spotlighting the Future of Broadband
Step into the spotlight at the 2026 ICA Annual Meeting & Expo, where the power of connection takes center stage. This theme highlights the leaders, innovators, and communities shaping the next era of broadband—bringing the industry’s biggest ideas into focus and showcasing what’s next across the expo and our sessions.
Date:March 23–25, 2026
Venue: Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
Location: Des Moines, IA
The ICA Annual Meeting & Expo is the largest gathering of broadband and communications professionals in Iowa and across the Midwest. Each year, 1,000+ attendees and 150+ strategic partners come together for three days of education, networking, and collaboration.
You Can Expect:
- Inspiring keynote speakers and industry experts
- Sessions focused on leadership, technology, customer experience, cybersecurity, and community engagement
- A packed Expo Hall with innovative products, solutions, and partners
- Endless opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders
This is the place where ideas come to life — and where the future of broadband takes shape.
Call for Speakers — Step Into the Spotlight
The Call for Speakers for the 2026 ICA Annual Meeting & Expo invites engaging, knowledgeable presenters to share fresh perspectives, practical strategies, and bold ideas with Iowa’s broadband and communications community. Whether you’re an industry expert, business leader, or thought-provoker with a story to tell, this is your opportunity to contribute to one of the most impactful broadband events in the Midwest.
Proposals should focus on real-world insights, innovative approaches, and lessons learned that bring value to ICA members and their teams. Please note: Sales pitches or product promotions will not be accepted.
If your session naturally ties into this year’s theme, “Lights. Camera. Connection.”, even better — we encourage proposals that align with the energy and creativity behind this idea of spotlighting the future of broadband.
2026 Conference Tracks & Topics:
The planning committee welcomes submissions that align with one or more of the following tracks:
- Cyber Technology Track –Securing What Matters Most
- Board of Directors Track –Guiding Providers Into the Future
- Technical Track –Powering the Next Generation of Networks
- Marketing & CSR Track –Telling the Rural Broadband Story
- General Session Track –Big Ideas Shaping Broadband
- Leadership Track –Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
If you’re ready to help shape conversations that move the broadband industry forward, we invite you to submit your proposal and take the stage at the 2026 ICA Annual Meeting & Expo.
Deadline to Submit: October 13, 2025
The Expo Floor: Bigger and Better Than Ever
Big things are coming to the 2026 ICA Annual Meeting & Expo!
We’re expanding the Expo Floor giving attendees and exhibitors an even larger, more dynamic space to connect, collaborate, and experience innovation like never before.
This expansion means more energy, more opportunities, and more ways to engage with ICA’s 150+ strategic partners and hundreds of industry professionals. From networking to discovery, this will be the most interactive Expo yet.
The new floor map and registration details will be revealed in late November to early December — so stay tuned for your first look and early access to booth selection and attendee registration.
You won’t want to miss what’s in store for 2026.
Stay Connected
Be sure to check back for updates, announcements, and early access to exhibitor registration, sponsorship opportunities, and attendee sign-up details.
Want to stay in the loop? Keep an eye on ICA’s newsletters and social channels for new event reveals, speaker announcements, and important deadlines.
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