Addressing Industry Challenges Through Our Events
We convene operators, vendors, investors, and other industry stakeholders to deliver to bring you regular, global telecom and broadband industry-leading events across global hubs, both online and in-person.
Upcoming events
Date: Wednesday 30th September 2026
Time: 2pm – 5pm (ET)
Venue: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia
Summit location: Room 144, Level 1
Conference Topic: Agentic Al Infrastructure: Unlocking the next wave of Broadband Innovation
To register and view the agenda please go here: World Broadband Association
Broadband Development Congress
Building Real Value with Trusted AI-Powered Networks and Innovation
The Broadband Development Congress 2026 returns as the premier annual event of the World Broadband Association (WBBA), bringing together the global telecommunications community for an unmissable gathering of industry leaders, innovators, and WBBA members.
For the first time, the Congress moves from Paris to Vienna, marking an exciting new chapter as we expand our focus to Central and Eastern Europe while maintaining our strong presence from Western European markets. This strategic shift reflects the dynamic growth and innovation emerging across the region's telecommunications landscape.
As the telecommunications industry stands at the intersection of connectivity and artificial intelligence, this year's Congress addresses the critical infrastructure, trusted networks, and computational power required to support the AI revolution. This is where WBBA members and telecommunication industry leaders converge to shape the future of broadband technology and policy.
WBBA Broadband Development Congress
Join us at BDS Cape Town 17 - 19 November 2026
The convergence of AI, broadband, and cloud infrastructure is creating a new paradigm for value creation - one where tokens, intelligent workloads, and next-generation networks redefine how we utilise and monetise connectivity. Join industry leaders and technology innovators as they explore breakthrough approaches to capturing value from AI-powered infrastructure, building sustainable business models for agentic AI, and aligning network investments with the demands of the token economy.
Explore the strategic imperatives shaping this transformation: from monetising AI workloads on advanced broadband networks to crafting regulatory frameworks that unlock AI revenue potential. Learn how leading organisations are future-proofing their infrastructure investments, integrating cloud and AI capabilities for competitive differentiation, and leveraging real-world case studies to lead in this rapidly evolving landscape.
The WBBA brings together the minds shaping the intersection of intelligence, infrastructure, and value creation. This is your opportunity to gain actionable insights, connect with forward-thinking leaders, and discover how to turn AI and broadband convergence into measurable business advantage in the age of intelligent networks.
If you have any questions regarding the event, please feel free to contact our WBBA Community manager @ [email protected]
Past Events
On behalf of the World Broadband Association (WBBA), we are delighted to invite you to join us at the upcoming WBBA Broadband Summit (BDS) APAC, taking place on Tuesday, 14th July 2026 in Bangkok.
The Asia Pacific region stands at the forefront of the world’s digital transformation journey, with broadband expansion and AI implementation playing a crucial role in driving economic development and social progress. In this summit, experts and industry leaders across the region will explore how broadband infrastructure can accelerate digital transformation across the continent. Key discussions will focus on the impact of broadband and AI on critical digital services that are fostering development, from optical network to IP, and from network transformation to security.
Themed “AI-Powered Connectivity: APAC Innovation for Accelerated Impact”, we will be focusing regional best practices and influence sharing, delving into the role of AI in closing the digital gap and enhancing productivity across sectors.
Our honored guests will discuss how AI can be harnessed to address the region’s unique social and economic challenges, while improving productivity and fostering innovation. Attendees will gain insights into the strategies and technologies that help maximize the region’s digital potential and ensure inclusive benefits for all.
BDS APAC 2026
l Date: Tuesday, 14th July 2026
l Time: 09:00 – 12:00 / 14:00 – 16:00 (GMT+7)
l Venue: The Athenee Hotel, Bangkok
We greatly value your participation in shaping the future of the WBBA, your insights and expertise will be invaluable to our discussions.
To find out more and to register please visit: BDS APAC
