ISPAMERICA 2026
We’re still knee-deep in the winter blues here in our northern neck of the woods, but what better way to melt them than a trip to (relatively) sunny Atlanta, GA, for ISPAMERICA 2026! ✈️🌞
Hosted as always by the Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (WISPA), this year’s event runs from March 2-5 at the Cobb Convention Center, with the theme of “Where Operators Go to Outbuild, Outsmart, Outperform.”
Formerly known as WISPAMERICA, the removal of the first letter is an indication of the increasing number of wireless operators who’ve been adding fiber to their network diet.
This year’s event includes a new Tech Leadership Summit for C-suite executives, as well as hands-on technical training, 40+ events and expert sessions, and more than 100 vendors showcasing the latest technology on the conference floor.
You can find the Preseem Team at booth 304 during Exhibit Hall hours, and you can also find us speaking at the following sessions:
- Monday, March 2nd: 12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – From NOC To Intelligence Center: Turning Telemetry Into Decisions (Jeremy Austin, Senior Product Manager)
- Wednesday, March 4th: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Software-Defined Infrastructure for Real-World Operations (Dan Siemon, CEO)
- Wednesday, March 4th: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Growing Capability Without Growing Headcount (Scot Loach, CTO)
- Wednesday, March 4th: 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. – Beyond IPv4: Designing Autonomous Networks with IPv6 (Jeremy)
As for all the other events and sessions, we’ve combed through the ISPAMERICA agenda and come up with some hot tips on what to attend. Read on to view our recommendations.
Events and Sessions to Attend at ISPAMERICA 2026
Monday, March 2nd
The first full day of ISPAMERICA 2026 is dedicated to the Tech Leadership Summit, which runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and requires a separate registration from the regular conference admission. These sessions are designed for C-suite executives.
- From NOC to Intelligence Center: Turning Telemetry Into Decisions: 12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – As mentioned above, Jeremy Austin, Preseem’s Senior Product Manager, will be part of this discussion about how NOC teams can align telemetry and analytics with decisions on capacity planning, churn risk, proactive maintenance, and customer experience. Expect to learn how to turn “raw network data into actionable intelligence that reduces firefighting and improves operational outcomes.”
- AI for ISPs: Build, Buy, or Partner? A CTO’s Decision Framework: 3:15 p.m. to 4 p.m. – If your ISP is still considering how to adopt AI into your operations, don’t miss this presentation that promises to use real ISP use cases as examples. Learn how to evaluate AI for network operations, customer support, churn modeling, and more.
- Exhibit Hall Welcome Reception: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Whether or not you’re part of the Tech Leadership Summit, you can attend this opening reception to socialize with your fellow attendees and get a first look at vendor booths. Light appetizers and drink tickets will be provided.
Tuesday, March 3rd
- Opening Session, WISPA Update, and Keynote: 8:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. – Head to the Grand Ballroom – Renaissance for the opening breakfast and an update from WISPA CEO David Zumwalt. Stick around for the opening keynote, titled “AI is 100% Trust – Zero Trust is the Answer,” delivered by George Finney, CEO and Founder of Well Aware Security.
- Building New Revenue Streams with Managed Services: 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. – After the speed networking sessions and Exhibit Hall lunch, join our friends Dwayne Zimmerman (Crowsnest Broadband), Brandon Hardy (Cobalt Technology), and others for a look at how ISPs can add managed services like business IT services, IoT solutions, security, and content delivery, to drive growth.
- Defending the FWA Advantage Against Mobile and LEO Broadband: 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. – Dwayne Zimmerman is also part of this high-powered panel that features Nathan Stooke (Founder and CEO, Wisper), Matt Larsen (CEO, Vistabeam), and Richard Bernhardt (Vice President, Spectrum and Industry, WISPA). Don’t miss their expert opinions on how fixed wireless providers can compete against emerging technologies by emphasizing reliability, in-home performance, predictable pricing, and service quality. We completely agree—read our blog for our take on how to Stop Losing Customers to Starlink.
Wednesday, March 4th
- Women of WISPA Leaders Series: 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – As always, this free event is open to all ISPAMERICA attendees and WISPA members, regardless of gender. Join guest speaker Emily Lampkin of Women Leaders Series, who will present “Going Now,” the third part of her three-part lecture series that began at WISPAMERICA 2025.
- Software-Defined Infrastructure for Real-World Operations: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Hosted by Cameron Kilton (CTO, Nextlink Internet), this discussion will look at how a software-driven approach can help with responding to outages, shifting traffic patterns, and accommodating temporary demand changes. Preseem CEO Dan Siemon will be part of this panel.
- Growing Capability Without Growing Headcount: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. – This session also includes a Preseem presence, as Scot Loach, CTO, will join Drew Beverage (COO, 360 Broadband), Lindsay Kelley (VP, Marketing, Sonar Software), and Sandra Howe of WeLink, for a deep dive on “how providers are reskilling existing teams and redefining roles to support AI, automation, and analytics without losing the operational knowledge that keeps networks running.”
- Beyond IPv4: Designing Autonomous Networks with IPv6: 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. – Part of the Build track at ISPAMERICA, this session will provide attendees with “a clearer roadmap to build a more flexible network, grow without address constraints, and compete with providers that are ready for the next generation of internet infrastructure.” Featuring Jeremy Austin, Senior Product Manager at Preseem.
Thursday, March 5th
- AI Governance for ISPs: Building Trust While Innovating: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – The final day of ISPAMERICA includes one last block of morning sessions. This one features the aforementioned Nathan Stooke of Wisper, along with Ryan Grewell (VP of Operations, Smart Way Communications), Charles Thomas (Chief Strategy Officer, Rural Broadband Partners), and Jeremy Marcus (Lerman Senter). This session will explore “how providers can implement practical AI policies that address data privacy, security, transparency, and vendor accountability without slowing innovation.” To be followed by the conference’s closing session, keynote, and giveaways.
Visit the Preseem Team at ISPAMERICA 2026
With more than 100 vendors on the floor, the Exhibit Hall will be a busy place at ISPAMERICA 2026. During the hours below, you can visit with vendors and check out all the latest gear. As mentioned above, Preseem will be at booth 304, so make sure to stop by and chat with our friendly team of award-winning experts.
Exhibit Hall hours:
- Monday, March 2nd: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Welcome Reception)
- Tuesday, March 3rd: 12 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. (Happy Hour)
- Wednesday, March 4th: 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. (Happy Hour)
See you in the ATL!
