Events Calendar

Transforming Your Workforce

We believe in developing a highly skilled rural telecom workforce equipped to meet the future demands of customers and drive company success.

NTCA events bring together top rural telecom professionals, thought leaders and experts who share real-world strategies, success stories, and the latest trends and solutions.

The association’s signature conferences include RTIME, Fall Conference, Summer Symposium and the Legislative + Policy Conference.

Rural Telecom Industry Meeting + EXPO (RTIME)

RTIME is America’s largest annual rural telecommunications industry event that delivers a universal education on policy, technology, healthcare, agriculture, community growth and advocacy.

Next event: February 23–26, 2025 — San Antonio Convention Center | San Antonio, TX

Future Dates and Locations

  • February 22–25, 2026 — Walt Disney World Swan/Dolphin | Orlando, FL
  • February 14–17, 2027 — Manchester Grand Hyatt | San Diego, CA
  • February 20–23, 2028 —
    Sheraton Dallas | Dallas, TX
Learn More About RTIME

Telecom Executive Forum

Join other executives from rural broadband providers for the annual Telecom Executive Forum to engage with each other and NTCA staff. Bonus: Stay an additional day for the free NTCA Retirement Readiness Seminar.

Next event: March 30–April 1, 2025 — PGA National Resort | Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Future Dates and Locations

  • TBA
Learn More about TEF

Legislative + Policy Conference

The Legislative + Policy Conference is NTCA’s premier advocacy meeting bringing members to Washington, DC to hear the latest federal telecom policy updates and to discuss key issues with policymakers.

Registration Open

Next event: April 28–30, 2024 — Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill | Washington, DC

Future Dates and Locations

  • April 27–29, 2025 — Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill | Washington, DC
  • April 26–28, 2026 — Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill | Washington, DC
Learn More About L+P Conference

Marketing + Sales Conference

The annual Marketing + Sales Conference is the only conference of its kind, combining all aspects of marketing and sales for the rural broadband industry into one robust, high-value event.

Registration Open

Next event: May 19–22, 2024 — Talking Stick Resort | Scottsdale, AZ

Future Dates and Locations

  • May 4–6, 2025 — Hyatt Regency New Orleans | New Orleans, LA
Learn More About M+S Conference

Summer Symposium

The Summer Symposium is designed specifically for new and veteran board members in the rural telco industry. It provides strategic, forward-thinking insights on effective leadership and successful practices in governance.

Next events: July 14–16, 2024 — Everline Resort & Spa | Olympic Valley, CA
July 21–23, 2024 — Hyatt Regency | Savannah, GA

Future Dates and Locations

  • TBA
Learn more about Summer Symposium

Finance + Accounting Conference (now TFACC)

The TFACC provides financial leaders with the education and guidance they need to help shift their thought process from just managing accounting books to how their financial expertise plays a huge role in their organization's success.

 

Next event: July 28–31, 2024 — The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes | Orlando, FL

Future Dates and Locations

  • TBA
Learn more about TFACC

HR + Benefits Conference

The NTCA HR + Benefits Conference is where human resources and benefit administrators get together to stay up to date with the latest in the HR and benefits arena and network to share their goals and challenges in a rural broadband environment. 
 

Next event: August 5–8, 2024 | Hyatt Regency Indian Wells | Indian Wells, CA

Future Dates and Locations

  • TBA
Learn more about HR + Benefits Conference

Fall Conference

The NTCA Fall Conference is an opportunity for directors, telco executives and key employees to learn about industry and regulatory updates with a focus on management and leadership strategies.

September 29–October 2, 2024 — JW Marriott, Courtyard, Spring Hill Suites | Indianapolis, IN

Future Dates and Locations

  • September 15–18, 2025— Caesar's Palace | Las Vegas, NV
  • September 13–16, 2026 — Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center | Nashville, TN
Learn more about Fall Conference

CyberShare Summit

The CyberShare Summit is part of the ongoing effort to get the message to members the importance of taking proactive measures to protect your company before it is too late.

Next event: October 27–29, 2024 — Louisville Marriott Downtown | Louisville, KY

Future Dates and Locations

  • TBA
Learn More About CyberShare Summit

Telecom Executive Policy Summit

The Telecom Executive Policy Summit is held every two years in the nation’s capital. Industry executives come together to discuss with legislators and regulators on how to make broadband services in rural communities a reality.
 

Next event: TBA

Future Dates and Locations

  • TBA
Learn More About TEPS

Retirement Readiness Seminars

Proper planning is the foundation of being “ready” to retire. It is important to take steps today to equip yourself with the right information to help reach a financial future of your design.

Next event: May 7–8, 2024 — Holiday Inn Sioux Falls-City Center | Sioux Falls, SD

Future Dates and Location

  • June 4–5, 2024 — Courtyard Scottsdale Salt River | Scottsdale, AZ
  • November 5–6, 2024 — Chattanooga Marriott Downtown | Chattanooga, TN
Learn More About Retirement Readiness Seminars

Questions?

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