Impact in Action: The Southeastern Public Broadband Conference

Hosted in Chattanooga, Tennessee | Presented by AAPB – The Nation’s Voice for Local Choice

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Impact in Action flips the script on traditional broadband events.

Instead of dwelling on barriers, this conference celebrates solutions, the co-ops, utilities, cities, and partners that are building successful public broadband networks across the Southeast.

Attendees will experience two days of collaborative learning, peer-to-peer insight, and interactive storytelling, surrounded by a successful example of municipal broadband: EPB of Chattanooga.

This is not another panel conference, it’s a curated exchange between builders and solution partners. Every element is designed to inspire replication, forge partnerships, and highlight measurable wins in digital equity, connectivity, and community growth.

Event Details

Mac Avenue Event Space | 1304 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404

Cost to Attend

Early Bird Rates (through April 30, 2026)

• AAPB Members: $100

• Non-members: $150

Regular Rates (May 1 - June 11, 2026)

• AAPB Members: $150

• Non-members: $200

Non-Profit/Government/Press: Free

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What to Expect

More details to be announced in the coming weeks.

Day 1: Impact in Action Kickoff — “Building Together”

Celebrating Success and Setting the Stage

3:00 – 3:15 PM | Welcome & Kickoff

4:00 - 4:30 PM | Fireside Chat w/ Keynote Speaker

4:30 – 5:30 PM | Lightning Talks – “Five Stories of Success”

5:30 – 7:30 PM | Impact in Action Gallery Opens, Reception in the Gallery (Social Hour)

Day 2: Scaling Success — “From Action to Replication”

The Tools and Partners Behind the Build

8:00 – 8:30 AM | Networking Breakfast

8:30 AM – 8:45 AM | Welcome 

8:55 AM – 12:05 PM | Foundational Roundtables (Community-Led)

Table Topics:

• Assessing Readiness & Local Authority

• Planning and Partnerships

• Funding & Financing

• Design, Ownership, & Operations Models

• Adoption & Long-Term Sustainability

12:05 – 1:05 PM | Lunch Break + Networking

1:05 – 1:15 PM | Readouts from Foundational Roundtables

1:15 – 3:30 PM | Industry & Associate Roundtables (Solution-Focused)

Table Topics

• Designing Networks for the Future

• Connecting the Dots: Data, Mapping, and Subscriber Tools

• Maximizing Middle Mile for Minimum Cost

• Customer Experience and Take-Rate Growth

• AI and Automation in Public Broadband Operations

3:30 - 4:00 PM | Readouts from Solutions-Oriented Roundtables

4:00 – 5:15 PM | Town Hall and Q&A