Detailed Agenda
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8:00AM - 5:00PM
Plugfest Room Setup and Pretesting
The Plugfest room will be open for setup and pretesting.
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Innovation Zone Move-In
Exhibitors may begin to move in and setup their booths.
12:00PM - 1:30PM
UBBA Board of Directors Lunch
The UBBA Board of Directors will conduct a closed-doors luncheon during this time.
Bobbi Harris
Executive Director
UBBA
5:30PM - 8:00PM
UBBA Board of Directors Dinner
The UBBA Board of Directors annual off-site dinner.
7:00AM - 9:30AM
Women of UBBA Breakfast
The Women of UBBA Breakfast returns for the 2026 UBBA Summit & Plugfest! This will again be an invitation-only event exclusively for women attending the Summit. Join us again for a meaningful morning of connection, conversation, and inspiration as we spotlight the voices shaping the future of utility broadband.
Space is extremely limited, and additional registration is required to ensure an accurate headcount.
10:00AM
Registration Open
Registration will be open for all attendees. Please visit the Registration Desk to obtain your badge, lanyard, and swag!
IDs will be required for ALL attendees at check-in. No exceptions will be made and no badges will be printed without ID.
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Lunch
The 2026 UBBA Summit & Plugfest kicks off with a great meal. Be sure to stick around for our kick-off keynote immediately following!
1:00PM - 2:00PM
UBBA Insights Panel
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2:00PM - 3:00PM
Tuesday Tech Session | Anterix
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2:00PM - 3:00PM
Tuesday Tech Session | Sitenna
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2:00PM - 3:00PM
Tuesday Tech Session | West Monroe
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3:00PM - 4:00PM
Tuesday Tech Session | Palo Alto Networks
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3:00PM - 4:00PM
Tuesday Tech Session | Verizon Business
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4:00PM - 5:00PM
Tuesday Tech Session | TBA
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4:00PM - 5:00PM
Tuesday Tech Session | TBA
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5:30PM - 8:00PM
Opening Night Welcome Reception
Worthington Renaissance Rooftop Terrace
Join industry leaders, potential partners, and technology providers for our 2026 Summit & Plugfest Welcome Reception!
7:00AM - 8:00AM
Breakfast
Join us for breakfast to kick off Day 2 of the 2026 UBBA Summit & Plugfest!
8:00AM - 8:55AM
Opening Welcome & General Session
Where True Grit Meets the Grid
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9:00AM - 9:30AM
General Session | How Trail Blazing Utilities Are Realizing Private Networks Benefits, Outcomes Faster
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9:45AM - 10:15AM
Breakout Session | TBA
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9:45AM - 10:15AM
Breakout Session | TBA
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9:45AM - 10:15AM
Breakout Session | TBA
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10:20AM - 10:50AM
Breakout Session | TBA
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10:20AM - 10:50AM
Breakout Session | TBA
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10:20AM - 10:50AM
Breakout Session | TBA
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11:00AM - 11:50AM
General Session | Network Collaboration and Expansion Deep in the Heart of Texas
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12:00PM - 1:00PM
Lunch | Sponsored by Anterix
Join us for a great lunch and time to network, sponsored by Anterix!
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Innovation Zone
The 2026 Innovation Zone will change the way you engage with technology providers. Connect with peers and gain unparalleled access to industry leaders as only UBBA can bring!
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Plugfest Testing & Discussions
Live testing returns! Join us for demos and discussions at the 2026 UBBA Plugfest.
5:00PM
Busses Begin to Depart for All-Attendee Dinner
Our complimentary shuttles to Second Rodeo Brewing will begin to depart the Worthington Renaissance.
6:00PM - 9:00PM
All-Attendee Networking Dinner | Second Rodeo Brewing
Join us for the 2026 All-Attendee Networking Dinner at Second Rodeo Brewing in the historic Stockyards for a high-energy evening of great food, live music, and even better company.
With its vibrant atmosphere and unmistakable Texas character, this all-attendee networking dinner sets the stage for meaningful connections and memorable moments beyond the day’s sessions.
9:00PM
Busses Begin to Return Attendees to the Worthington Renaissance
Our complimentary shuttles will begin loops to return attendees to the Worthington Renaissance.
7:00AM - 8:00AM
Breakfast & Annual Board Readout
Join us for breakfast and the Utility Broadband Alliance Annual Board Readout.
8:00AM - 8:30AM
Breakout Session | Evolving Your LTE Wireless Design from Initial to Large Scale Deployment
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8:00AM - 8:30AM
Breakout Session | TBA
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8:00AM - 8:30AM
Breakout Session | Reduce Operational Costs of a PWLS Utility Field Area Network
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8:35AM - 9:05AM
Breakout Session | 5G Utility Rollout Lessons Learned
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8:35AM - 9:05AM
Breakout Session | TBA
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8:35AM - 9:05AM
Breakout Session | TBA
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9:10AM - 9:40AM
Breakout Session | Utility Digital Grid Vision & Intersection with Private LTE Networks
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9:10AM - 9:40AM
Breakout Session | Improving Grid Reliability with Advanced Protection Schemes with 5G Low Latency
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9:10AM - 9:40AM
Breakout Session | Mission Critical Voice and Data: LCRA’s Private Cellular Network for Worker Safety, Grid Reliability, and Flood Preparedness
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9:45AM - 10:15AM
Breakout Session | How Texas Utilities PLTE Investment are Leveraged Across Service Territory Lines
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9:45AM - 10:15AM
Breakout Session | TBA
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9:45AM - 10:15AM
Breakout Session | How Healthy is Your Communication Network Evolution Journey Plan
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10:20AM - 10:50AM
Breakout Session | Wireless Grid Modernization to Address Prosumers at an IOU
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10:20AM - 10:50AM
Breakout Session | When Devices Go Dark: Drastically Reducing Troubleshooting Time of Device Disconnections
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10:20AM - 10:50AM
Breakout Session | TBA
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11:00AM - 11:50AM
General Session | TBA
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12:00PM - 1:00PM
Lunch & UBBA Awards
Join us for a great lunch and the annual UBBA Awards Ceremony!
1:00PM - 4:30PM
Innovation Zone
The 2026 Innovation Zone will change the way you engage with technology providers. Connect with peers and gain unparalleled access to industry leaders as only UBBA can bring!
1:00PM - 4:30PM
Plugfest Testing & Discussions
Live testing returns! Join us for demos and discussions at the 2026 UBBA Plugfest.
4:30PM - 5:00PM
PLTE Cattle Drive Prize Drawing & Closing Happy Hour
Join us in the Innovation Zone for the 2026 UBBA Summit & Plugfest Cattle Drive game prize drawings and closing happy hour! You must be present to win.
8:00AM
Departures
Thank you so much for joining us for another incredible UBBA Summit & Plugfest! We wish you all safe travels to your next destination.
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