Adtran co-hosts co-op broadband workshop at TechAdvantage 2025

• Speakers: Paul Breakman, VP of Americas partners and business development at Adtran; Ash Brown, senior director of field marketing at Americas; Doug Payauys, business development director at Adtran; Amanda Scherer, senior director of business development at Adtran; alongside speakers from EPB, Corning and Vantage Point Solutions
• Topics: Efficiency, capacity, experience: Growth and sustainability for co-op broadband
• When: Sunday, March 9, 1 p.m.
• Where: TechAdvantage, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, USA https://www.cooperative.com/conferences-education/meetings/techadvantage

Many electric co-ops have successfully rolled out fiber broadband services to their members. But as these co-ops look toward the future, they face multiple long-term challenges. In an increasingly competitive landscape, they must make strategic decisions in the field and in the boardroom that result in fully optimized grid and broadband divisions to ensure continued success and community benefit.

In this workshop, the Adtran team will join a panel of industry experts to reveal best practices for electric co-ops operating broadband networks. They will focus on network growth, sustainable operations and navigating the regulatory environment. Participants will also gain crucial insights into managing complex workflows, optimizing fiber infrastructures and improving margins.