Agenda
This exclusive event for ACA Connects Members is your front-row seat to the future of connectivity and where you can shape what is next for our industry.
Stay tuned for additional updates to the agenda and speakers.
Tuesday, March 3, 2025
On Day 1, we’ll kick the Summit off in style!
Master Class:
Free with your Summit registration, the Master Class will offer ACA Connects Members a deep-dive learning experience led by industry experts. It will provide strategies to strengthen your business, spark innovation, and prepare you for what’s ahead. Designed to deliver real value, this session will be a can’t-miss opportunity. Full details will be announced soon—stay tuned.
Welcome Party:
Stop by the welcome party at the Grand Hyatt for a drink and bite to eat. This is a great time to catch up with friends and build new connections with ACA Connects Members and our vendor partners.
Wednesday, March 4, 2025
All the action on Day 2 is on the mainstage.
With our keynote speakers, policymakers, telecommunications leaders, and regulatory experts, we’ll dive into all the biggest topics driving people’s attention in Washington, D.C.
These are conversations you won’t want to miss on policies shaping the future of broadband and video—from permitting, artificial intelligence, deregulation, and more!
Thursday, March 5, 2025
On Day 3, we’ll head to Capitol Hill and the FCC to make our voices heard.
When asked during the registration process, let us know if you plan to lobby and who you would like to see. We’ll take care of scheduling the meetings for you!
Book Your Hotel
All sessions and most events will take place at the Grand Hyatt Washington.
2025 Keynote Speakers
Tuesday, March 3
| Time | Event | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Summit Registration & Information Desk Open Independence Reg Desk | |
| 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Master Class | |
| 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Welcome Dinner Constitution AB |  |
Wednesday, March 4
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am – 8:15 am | Welcome Remarks Independence A |
| 7:15 am – 8:00 am | Breakfast Available Independence A |
| 7:00 am – 5:00 pm | Summit Registration & Information Desk Open Independence Reg Desk |
Thursday, March 5
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:55 am – 9:00 am | Board buses for Capitol Hill 10th Street Entrance |
| 8:00 am – 8:55 am | Breakfast Available Lafayette/Farragut |
| 7:30 am - 10:00 am | Summit Registration & Information Desk Open Independence Reg Desk |
Agenda
All times are Eastern. All events will take place at the Grand Hyatt Washington unless otherwise noted.
(Times are tentative and subject to change.)
Tuesday, March 4
2:00pm – 6:00pm
Summit Registration & Information Desk Open
Independence Reg Desk
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Latrobe/Bullfinch
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Welcome Dinner
Constitution AB
Wednesday, March 5
7:00am – 5:00pm
Summit Registration & Information Desk Open
Independence Reg Desk
7:15am – 8:00am
Breakfast Available
Independence A
8:00am – 8:15am
Welcome Remarks
Independence A
8:15am – 8:45am
View from the Senate, Opportunities to Bridge the Divide (w/ Sen. John Curtis)
Independence A
8:45am – 9:45am
D.C. Update (w/ Grant Spellmeyer and Rhod Shaw)
Independence A
Beverage Lounge Available
Farragut
9:45am – 10:15am
Regulator’s Insight: Industry Outlook 2025 (w/ FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington)
Independence A
FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington will share his views on the FCC’s efforts to modernize the regulatory environment for communications providers; discuss the future of federal rulemaking in the wake of recent judicial decisions; and provide updates regarding the Commission’s role in facilitating private investment in infrastructure development.
10:15am – 10:30am
Group Photo on Stage
Independence A
10:30am – 12:00pm
Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
Independence FGHI
12:00pm – 12:55pm
Lunch Session w/Calix – Beyond Speed: How Broadband Experience Providers are Redefining Success
Independence A
1:00pm – 1:45pm
A Defining Year in Telecom Policy (w/ Blair Levin)
Independence A
Blair Levin, a top Wall Street policy analyst, will share why he views 2025 as the most consequential year in communications and media policy in decades. He will discuss his insights into the top issues facing the resiliency of our country’s communications systems, such as permitting, cybersecurity, updates to BEAD, and developments related to the Universal Service Fund (USF).
1:45pm – 2:30pm
C-Suite Priorities & Perspectives
Independence A
Four leading CEOs from ACA Connects Member companies will engage in a candid conversation about opportunities on the horizon, what keeps them up at night, and pivotal initiatives that help their companies compete in an ever-changing environment.
Panelists include:
- Patricia Jo Boyers, President & CEO, BOYCOM Vision
- Julie Laulis, CEO, Cable One
- Jeff Ross, President, Armstrong Utilities
- John Reardon, President & CEO, Schurz Communications
2:30pm – 3:00pm
Keeping Democracy Transparent (w/ Sam Feist and Lou Borrelli)
Independence A
C-SPAN CEO Sam Feist and NCTC CEO Lou Borrelli will discuss C-SPAN’s new tagline, Democracy Unfiltered, and the network’s evolving approach to providing a transparent and unfiltered view of Congress and other critical policy forums
3:00pm – 3:20pm
Break
Independence Foyer
3:30pm – 4:00pm
Independence A
4:00pm – 4:30pm
Lobbying Briefing
Independence A
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Networking Reception in the Exhibit Hall
Independence FGHI & Foyer
Thursday, March 6
7:30am – 10:00am
Summit Registration & Information Desk Open
8:00am – 8:45am
Breakfast Available
8:55am – 9:00am
10th Street Entrance
9:30am – 5:00pm
Congressional & FCC Appointments
Capitol Hill/FCC
9:30am – 2:00pm
ACA Connects Lounge Open
11:30am – 1:30pm
Lunch in ACA Connects Lounge
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Closing Reception
Cabinet Restaurant in Grand Hyatt
More information coming soon!
Join us in Washington, D.C.
Registration is now open for ACA Connects Operator Members.
Join Us in DC!
You’re invited to connect with colleagues, gain insight from policymakers and engage with vendors from across the industry during Summit 2026.