“Light Years Ahead” is the theme of the Fiber Connect Conference 2026, hosted by the Fiber Broadband Association. The event brings together about 5,000 leaders, innovators and visionaries shaping the future of fiber broadband for a four-day conference in Orlando to explore the technologies, partnerships and policies driving the next wave of connected communities.
Amanda Griffith, Director of Fiber Engineering at 123NET, is participating in the panel discussion, “Improving Project Efficiency Through Collaboration, Clarity and Proactive Engagement,” a session examining how clear communication, collaborative planning and proactive stakeholder engagement can reduce delays and control costs.
Efficiency isn’t just about speed; it’s about alignment. Attendees will discover strategies and gain practical tools for coordinating across teams, contractors and local authorities to keep projects on track and transform complexity into smooth execution and predictable results.
Joining Griffith on the panel are:
• Moderator: Colby Humphrey, Research Officer, Broadband Access Initiative, Pew Charitable Trusts
• Panelist: Laura Kocher, Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations, Great Plains Communications
• Panelist: Louis Panzer, Executive Director, NC811.org
• Panelist: Colin Rose, President, DayStarr Communications
The four-day conference runs May 17–20 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Centerin Kissimmee, Florida. Griffith’s panel is scheduled for Monday, May 18. For more information on Fiber Connect 2026, please visit here.
