OHIO WISPA - Ohio Broadband Operators Summit '26

Name: OHIO WISPA - Ohio Broadband Operators Summit '26
Start: 2026-07-23T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-07-23T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Denison Edge

Schedule

Thu Jul 23 2026 at 09:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Denison Edge | Columbus, OH

Join operators, vendors and technology experts from around Ohio and surrounding areas at this engaging one-day event!
About this Event

Ohio Broadband Operators Summit '26

Get ready to connect at the Ohio Broadband Operators Summit '26 sponsored by OHIO WISPA! This in-person event brings together the best and the brightest in our industry from across Ohio and beyond. Presentations from technology leaders and visionaries, as well as the chance to hear and see the latest and greatest from vendors who support our industry. Breakfast & Lunch provided. Parking (validated) is just a few steps away. Join us. Register early as space is limited to the first 50 guests.

Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration, Breakfast, Vendors and Networking
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Welcome and Opening Comments - Dave Hannum: OHIO WISPA Coordinator
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
State of WISPA and Broadband in Ohio - Steve Schwarbel - WISPA
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
How Free Space Opticals Will Shape Our Future - Emly Fehrman Cory
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Vendor Speed Show - 4x Vendors with 15 min each to WOW you!
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
LUNCH: Sponsored by RaDD: Eat, Network and Spend Time with the Vendors
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Key Note: Aylin Yener - Emerging Technologies That Will Shape Our Operations
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Vendor Speed Show - 2x Vendors with 15 min each to WOW you!
🕑: 03:00 PM
Closing Comments - Dave Hannum OHIO WISPA Coordinator