February 11, 2025—ACA Connects – America’s Communications Association – announced today that Congressman Richard Hudson (R-NC) will be a keynote speaker on March 5, 2025, at the ACA Connects Annual Summit in Washington, D.C. This annual fly-in event connects broadband and video providers from across the country with influential lawmakers, regulators, and policy experts.
Congressman Hudson will participate in a fireside chat with ACA Connects President and CEO Grant Spellmeyer. The pair will discuss Hudson’s top priorities as the new Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair on the House Energy and Commerce Committee to promote innovation, streamline federal regulations, and bridge the digital divide.
“Congressman Hudson is the top voice in the House of Representatives on communications and technology policies,” said ACA Connects President and CEO Grant Spellmeyer. “From permitting reforms to promoting internet freedom, he’s at the forefront on the most important issues before our Membership. You won’t want to miss our conversation at Summit 2025 on how we can seize opportunities to empower small and independent providers in rural America.”
The theme for this year’s Summit is “Imagine the Possibilities.” The event will take place March 4-6, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt, 1000 H Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20001. Keynote speakers include FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington, C-SPAN CEO Sam Feist, and Wall Street policy analyst Blair Levin.
Members of the press interested in attending #Summit2025 should contact Olivia Shields at [email protected].
About ACA Connects: America’s Communications Association –America’s Communications Association – ACA Connects is a trade organization representing more than 500 smaller and medium-sized, independent companies that provide broadband, video, and phone services covering 29.5 million households. ACA Connects Members operate in every state, providing advanced communications to connect homes, companies, main street, schools, hospitals and more. America’s economic prosperity in smaller communities and rural areas depends on the growth and success of ACA Connects Members, who believe a connected nation is a prosperous nation.