Transform Your Workforce Through Upcoming Events
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. NTCA hosts events throughout the year geared towards various members of your team.
RTIME
As NTCA’s flagship event and the rural broadband industry’s largest gathering, RTIME is the best place to glean invaluable insights and forge new partnerships. Ample networking opportunities help foster new connections, including an expo full of vendors and solution providers ready to inspire your next endeavor.
Dates and Locations:
- February 14–17, 2027 — Manchester Grand Hyatt, Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown | San Diego, CA
- February 20–23, 2028 — Sheraton Dallas | Dallas, TX
- February 11–14, 2029 — Tampa Convention Center, Tampa Marriott Water Street, JW Marriott Water Street, Westin Tampa Waterside, Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center, Hilton Tampa Downtown | Tampa, FL
- February 10–13, 2030 — Phoenix Convention Center, Sheraton Downtown Phoenix, Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Hyatt Regency Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ
- February 23–26, 2031 — Disney's Coronado Springs Resort | Orlando, FL
Telecom Executive Forum
THE Gathering for Rural Broadband Executives, the Telecom Executive Forum is a catalyst in the first quarter to inspire innovation through the entire year. This intimate, closed-door meeting is exclusively for executives and rising leadership to discuss industry news, advocacy priorities and what is on the horizon for the industry.
Dates and Locations:
- March 14-16, 2027 — Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa | San Antonio, TX
Legislative and Policy Conference
Be a part of Rural Broadband Advocacy in Action as the industry gathers in Washington, D.C., to show Congress and agency representatives a display of solidarity and engagement with legislative priorities. Learn from panels of congressional and agency representatives about legislative and regulatory updates before heading to the Hill to advocate directly to members of Congress and their staff.
Dates and Locations:
- April 18–20, 2027 — Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill | Washington, D.C.
- April 23–25, 2028 — Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill | Washington, D.C.
- April 15–17, 2029 — Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill | Washington, D.C.
- April 28–30, 2030 — Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill | Washington, D.C.
Marketing and Sales Conference
Take part in Rural Broadband’s Liveliest Forum with educational sessions designed to cover the ever-changing landscape of sales and marketing and networking opportunities to connect you with peers from across the country. Keep pace with trends and share successful practices for juggling the diverse responsibilities required to meet your company’s unique demands.
Dates and Locations:
- May 2–5, 2027 — Embassy Suites Nashville Downtown | Nashville, TN
- April 30–May 3, 2028 — Sheraton Downtown Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ
Summer Symposium
Board members of rural broadband companies will find Insights and Inspiration for Board Leadership in education sessions that offer a fresh perspective on governance practices and techniques, carefully curated to help build bridges with community partners. This annual refresher is a compass to guide board members through the terrain of governance, corporate policy, team building and more.
Dates and Locations:
- Registration Open: July 13–15, 2026 — Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa | Cedar Creek, TX
- July 11–13, 2027 — Niagara Falls Convention Center and Sheraton Niagara Falls | Niagara Falls, NY
- July 16–18, 2028 — Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resort | Orlando, FL
HR and Benefits Conference
This dynamic and forward-thinking annual meeting about workforce development, compensation and industry employment trends provides rural broadband HR professionals with Tools and Trends for a Stronger Broadband Workforce.
Attendees from companies that offer NTCA Benefits will get tailored, in-depth education sessions to help them make the most of their plan options, plus time with benefits plan staff.
OSHA Seminar at HR and Benefits Conference: Earn an OSHA 10-Hour Card by attending the optional OSHA Seminar.
Dates and Locations:
- Registration Open: August 3–6, 2026 — Hyatt Regency Greenville | Greenville, SC
TFACC
Produced in collaboration with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, this dynamic event caters to the essential finance, accounting and tax information your company needs. Earn CPE credits by attending in person or online.
Dates and Locations:
- Registration Open: August 9–12, 2026 — JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort | Marco Island, FL
- August 1–4, 2027 — JW Marriott Austin | Austin, TX
- July 30–August 2, 2028 — New Orleans Marriott | New Orleans, LA
Fall Conference
Catch a glimpse of emerging technologies and engage in discussions about future issues through educational sessions, policy and regulatory outlooks, and a celebration of the annual Smart Rural Community Showcase Award winners.
Dates and Locations:
- Registration Open: September 13–16, 2026 — Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center | Nashville, TN
- September 12–15, 2027 — Boston Marriott Copley Place and Sheraton Boston Hotel | Boston, MA
- September 10–13, 2028 — Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, AC Hotel Denver Downtown | Denver, CO
- September 9–12, 2029 — JW Marriott Indianapolis, Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown and SpringHill Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown | Indianapolis, IN
CyberShare Summit
Tailored to the needs of small broadband providers and leveraging the expertise of government leaders and industry experts, CyberShare Summit is the industry’s event for cybersecurity.
Dates and Locations:
- October 25–27, 2026 — Hilton Columbus Downtown | Columbus, OH
- October 25–27, 2027 — The DeSoto | Savannah, GA
Telecom Executive Policy Summit
Held in the fall in nonelection years, the Telecom Executive Policy Summit is an opportunity for industry executives to gather in Washington, D.C., in a small-group setting to get up close and personal with legislators, regulators and experts to discuss rural broadband issues and other timely matters. Visits to Capitol Hill are organized, along with advocacy updates and briefings.
Dates and Locations:
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Retirement Readiness Seminars
Proper planning is the foundation of being “ready” to retire, whether your retirement is tomorrow, within the next few years, or even five, 10, 15 or more years from now. It is important to take steps today to equip yourself with the right information to help reach a financial future of your design.
These seminars focus on the “me” in retirement by learning the important elements of a personal retirement plan. You will receive valuable information and resources to help define where you need to focus. When you choose to attend a Retirement Readiness Seminar, NTCA will assist you in developing the steps needed to plan for a full and well-lived retirement.
Dates and Locations:
- Registration Open: August 11–12, 2026 — Marriott Denver West | Golden, CO
- Registration Open: November 10–11, 2026 — Embassy Suites Myrtle Beach Oceanfront | Myrtle Beach, SC
- January 26–29, 2027 — Online
- May 4–5, 2027 — Hilton Garden Inn Sioux Falls Downtown | Sioux Falls, SD
- August 10–11, 2027 — Marriott Columbus OSU | Columbus, OH
- November 9–10, 2027 — Franklin Marriott Cool Springs | Franklin, TN
Other Event Offerings
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Rural Telecom Industry Events
These events are submitted by rural telecom companies and compiled by NTCA.
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Webinars
Turn in for timely and interactive sessions featuring presentations by industry experts and NTCA staff across various fields. These sessions cover technical, legal, regulatory, managerial, competitive, benefits, human resources and other educational issues tailored specifically for NTCA members.
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