This seminar explores the technology of data transmission through light, covering key concepts like light transmission, network behavior, managing light levels, port allocation, and modulation for efficient data encoding. Attendees will gain insights into high-speed communication, real-world challenges, and solutions for anomalies in light-based transmission. The session concludes with an overview of advancements in fiber optics and emerging technologies.
Hosted By: WBE
Speaker: Matt Wentz
Location: Timberline
Do you ever feel like you don’t belong, despite your achievements? You’re not alone. Breaking the Ceiling: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Your True Potential is an empowering session designed to help you silence self-doubt, build confidence, and own your success. Through real-world insights and actionable strategies, we’ll explore how to shift your mindset, recognize your worth, and step fully into your abilities. Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder, stepping into leadership, or simply looking to break free from self-limiting beliefs, this session will equip you with the tools to push past imposter syndrome and thrive with confidence.
Hosted By: ITA & Women In Fiber
Speaker: Gina Stark Stark Impact Consulting, CEO
Location: St. Helens
Fiber Optic Construction & Execution: Blake Lawrence with Windwave Communications This seminar will present how to approach and execute large-scale fiber construction projects.
Hosted By: Windwave
Speaker: Blake Lawrence
Location: Timberline
Highlighting successful collaborations, this panel will showcase how partnerships between industry, government and higher education institutions can help bridge the skills gap by creating training programs that are aligned with industry needs. Experts will discuss the benefits of apprenticeships, sector partnerships, industry-higher education training programs for broadband workforce development, and funding opportunities.
Hosted By: ITA
Speaker: Various Panelists
Location: Timberline
Over the years our reliance on GPS for our timing source has grown exponentially. In addition to this growth, the jamming and spoofing technology is now available to everyone, causing a high level of concern by the Federal Government. Our critical infrastructure can be easily brought down by a $50 hand-held jamming device.To improve resiliency and reduce the possibility of jamming, we must start deploying alternative solutions to combat the potential of jamming and spoofing. In this presentation we will discuss several strategies that can be deployed today to provide a resilient and assured timing solution for your network, your data center, or your power utility grid.
Hosted By: DISH Network
Speaker: Mahmoud Sallam
Location: Pendleton
Join us for an in-depth look at the latest broadband funding updates from the NTIA and the Oregon Broadband Office. This session will provide valuable insights into funding opportunities, program timelines, and key policy updates driving broadband expansion efforts. Whether you're a state official, service provider, or industry stakeholder, this seminar will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the rapidly evolving broadband landscape and maximize available resources for impactful network development.
Hosted By: Oregon Broadband Office
Speaker: Oregon Broadband Office and NTIA
Location: Timberline
In a World driven by communication and connectivity, professionals in the telecommunication industry are uniquely positioned to combat one of society’s gravest threats: human trafficking. By teaching situational awareness, TATE (Telecommunications Against Trafficking and Exploitation) harnesses the power of the industry’s mobile workforce to identify and report potential trafficking while on the job. This session will demonstrate how anyone in a communication occupation can help disrupt trafficking by recognizing key indicators and notifying the proper authorities. What sets this session apart is its focus on empowering professionals to make a tangible impact in the fight against exploitation. Attendees will learn the specific signs of trafficking relevant to their daily work, understand the importance of immediate and effective reporting, and hear success stories from TATE graduates who have helped change the lives of human trafficking victims forever. Unlike traditional awareness programs, TATE has been tailored to speak specifically to a mobile workforce. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how they can contribute to ending human trafficking through simple, yet powerful, actions.
Hosted By: Oregon Broadband Association
Speaker: Outside Plant Committee
Location: Pendleton
Incorporating AI & Automation and other technology advancements into the help desk can serve as a key differentiator in today’s competitive landscape. Learn how AI and automation can lead to an improved customer experience when properly incorporated with the essential human experience provided by skilled, caring agents. Rich King, COO of NRTC Managed Services, will share how he has embraced the transformative power of AI & Automation to take agent training and execution to the next level, better understand customers, drive continuous improvement, and provide a better, more consistent customer experience.
Hosted By: NRTC
Speaker: Rich King
Location: Timberline
This seminar introduces PSI & Positron, showcasing their expertise and innovative contributions to networking solutions. Attendees will gain insights into G.hn technology, the advanced framework behind Positron’s cutting-edge offerings. We’ll explore the GAM, its purpose, key benefits, and ideal applications for modern connectivity challenges. The session will also provide an overview of the versatile GAM Solution Family, designed to address diverse deployment needs. Finally, real-world examples will illustrate the GAM’s practical impact and success in various networking scenarios.
Hosted By: PSI
Speaker: Jeff Marson
Location: Timberline
In a World driven by communication and connectivity, professionals in the telecommunication industry are uniquely positioned to combat one of society’s gravest threats: human trafficking. By teaching situational awareness, TATE (Telecommunications Against Trafficking and Exploitation) harnesses the power of the industry’s mobile workforce to identify and report potential trafficking while on the job. This session will demonstrate how anyone in a communication occupation can help disrupt trafficking by recognizing key indicators and notifying the proper authorities. What sets this session apart is its focus on empowering professionals to make a tangible impact in the fight against exploitation. Attendees will learn the specific signs of trafficking relevant to their daily work, understand the importance of immediate and effective reporting, and hear success stories from TATE graduates who have helped change the lives of human trafficking victims forever. Unlike traditional awareness programs, TATE has been tailored to speak specifically to a mobile workforce. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how they can contribute to ending human trafficking through simple, yet powerful, actions.
Hosted By: 3StrandGlobal
Speaker: Josh Loaiza
Location: Pendleton
Attendees will learn how industry-wide OpenPON-based architectural solutions provide new flexible, scalable, and future-proof alternatives to traditional proprietary systems. These solutions empower service providers to select best-in-class components that align with their unique needs. The presentation will highlight the key benefits of OpenPON, including cost savings, simplified network management, enhanced scalability for growing networks, and compatibility with a wide range of hardware and software. It's an ideal session for service providers aiming to optimize and expand their broadband deployment strategies.
Hosted By: Comtrend
Speaker: Dani Pinon
Location: Timberline
Differentiating in a competitive market with a focus on your subscriber's experience. Speed is a great start, but broadband is continuing to evolve, and modern-day subscribers expect more.
Hosted By: CALIX
Speaker: Various Panelists
Location: Timberline
This seminar is designed to help BEAD grant applicants meet cybersecurity requirements to enhance their competitiveness. The content is also valuable for anyone managing telecom or ISP infrastructure. Led by Bob Young, the session offers a straightforward and cost-effective approach to cybersecurity compliance, starting with an introduction to the Cybersecurity Playbook. Participants will be guided through a step-by-step compliance process, with a focus on avoiding common pitfalls like attestation. Attendees will learn to conduct a Project Cybersecurity Assessment, create a comprehensive plan, and utilize CISA tools for streamlined compliance efforts.
Hosted By: FIFO Networks
Speaker: Bob Young
Location: Timberline
Join Ted in a discussion about what it means to manage your construction project in-house. Ted will discuss the gap between working with partners for reporting, collecting daily productions, and what digital as-built would mean for your reporting.
Hosted By: Vitruvu
Speaker: Ted Bonus
Location: Timberline
Unveil the game-changing potential of PRPL in fostering innovation within connected ecosystems. Understand the key principles of PRPL, its contribution to improving performance and reliability, and its influence on the future of connectivity. Learn about the future developments for PRPL and how it is continuously redefining the benchmarks for next-generation network solutions.
Hosted By: ZYXEL
Speaker: Andrew Cueller
Location: Timberline