4.54/5Total Reviews
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Fiber Connect 2023

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About Fiber Connect 2023

Fiber Connect 2023 will offer unique opportunities for business and market development, technology demonstration and peer-group interaction. The event will feature executives from a broad scope of industry sectors — traditional audiences as well as new audiences — commercial network operators, mobile network operators, electric cooperatives, municipalities, digital infrastructure asset owners and developers, investors, technology suppliers, enterprises and more.
The community who attends Fiber Connect is the primary driver of investment, deployment, and operation of next generation gigabit broadband networks. If your business requires gigabit and fiber connectivity, you should definitely make plans to be in Orlando this August.

When and Where

Event date

Aug 20 - 23, 2023

Event location

United States

Event type

Event fees

Organized by

Fiber Broadband Association

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Awards (3)

BEST FOR

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Reviews

Average Rating by Group

Total Reviews
8

Corey Chapmanonline | attendee

VP Sales, EyeCheq

4.11/5

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Good conference, great insight
What did you like best about the event?
Wasn't too long. Great speakers, including Jeff Gasper- really enjoyed his panel.
What could the organizers do to improve the event?
More panelists- as the show grows, perhaps have additional panels. The ones presented were good.
Did you have a favourite speaker or session? Please tell us below
Jeff Gasper
Overall experience
4.00/5
Value for money
5.00/5
Networking opportunities
5.00/5
Usefulness of participating vendors/sponsors
4.00/5
Session(s)
4.00/5
Amount of new information learned
4.00/5
Overall Online Experience
Navigation of virtual platform
4.00/5

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KateIn Person | sponsor

Marketing Coordinator, VETRO

4.23/5

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The event was well attended and well organized.
What did you like best about the event?
I enjoyed the relevant break-out session topics and the State Broadband Summit on Wednesday morning.
What could the organizers do to improve the event?
There could have been more water and coffee in the Expo Hall. I think the bar in the Expo hall should have been complimentary. I also think all Expo attendees should be able to attend breakout sessions -- for a $8800 large booth, we only received two registrations that could hear the speaker presentations. This would also make the panel discussions have better attendance, making the speakers happy.
Overall experience
4.00/5
Engagement opportunities with the audience
3.00/5
Fit of the audience for my company
5.00/5
ROI on spend
4.00/5
Positive brand exposure
5.00/5
Overall In Person Experience
Event destination
2.00/5
Event venue
4.00/5
Food and beverages at event
3.00/5
Helpfulness of event staff
5.00/5

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CRAIG CORBINIn Person | speaker

Director - Public Sector Partnerships, Ready.net

4.92/5

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An industry veteran with decades of experience.
What did you like best about the event?
Phenomenal content with amazing speakers & panel discussions. Fiber Connect is always the top industry event of the year for broadband.
What could the organizers do to improve the event?
Maintain a high standard of excellence in both the thematic focus and the speakers & panel discussion topics.
Overall experience
5.00/5
Networking opportunities
5.00/5
Technical support for setting up the session
5.00/5
Interactivity with the audience
5.00/5
Quality of the audience
5.00/5
Overall In Person Experience
Event destination
5.00/5
Event venue
5.00/5
Food and beverages at event
4.00/5
Helpfulness of event staff
5.00/5

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Natalie DavisIn Person | attendee

Marketing Manager, Broadstaff

4.44/5

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Overall, great show!
What did you like best about the event?
Overall, great show. Many networking opportunities were informative, and I enjoyed the location of the exhibitor hall relative to the breakout sessions.
What could the organizers do to improve the event?
The venue was challenging to navigate even when staying at the host hotel and required a lot of walking; the size of the forum was more significant than what was needed for the event. Additionally, the venue was difficult to navigate when going off-site for business lunch/dinner. One last note - I was surprised that the sponsored happy hour "Havana Nights" was a cash bar rather than open -- not the end of the world, but it was a surprise.
Overall experience
5.00/5
Value for money
5.00/5
Networking opportunities
5.00/5
Usefulness of participating vendors/sponsors
4.00/5
Session(s)
5.00/5
Amount of new information learned
5.00/5
Overall In Person Experience
Event destination
3.00/5
Event venue
3.00/5
Food and beverages at event
3.00/5
Helpfulness of event staff
5.00/5

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Alberto CampilloIn Person | attendee

Vice President, MTX Group One

4.89/5

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It was great and informative.
What did you like best about the event?
The interactions and relationships formed during this experience were truly invaluable. The exhibition and its innovative splicing techniques demonstrated a remarkable stride forward in the field. Immersing myself in the multitude of exhibits, each offering a wealth of knowledge and novel approaches, was an enriching journey. However, what particularly captivated my attention was the meticulous attention to detail evident in every single hut. These intricacies not only showcased the craftsmanship but also spoke volumes about the dedication and passion of those involved. As we traversed through this enlightening event, we had the privilege of establishing numerous connections that hold the promise of shaping our future endeavors. These connections serve as potential collaborators, idea generators, and sources of inspiration. The web of relationships woven during this time opens up a world of opportunities and collaborations that can pave the way for groundbreaking achievements.
What could the organizers do to improve the event?
Upon meticulous examination, I encountered an absence of any noteworthy elements that would warrant a substantive response to the aforementioned question. After thorough consideration and analysis, it became evident that no compelling factors, information, or aspects would command a comprehensive reply existed. This comprehensive evaluation encompassed an exhaustive review, during which no pertinent details or significant facets emerged to necessitate a detailed or elaborate answer to the query in question.
Did you have a favourite speaker or session? Please tell us below
No, I do not. All were very helpful and informativ.e
Overall experience
5.00/5
Value for money
3.00/5
Networking opportunities
5.00/5
Usefulness of participating vendors/sponsors
5.00/5
Session(s)
5.00/5
Amount of new information learned
5.00/5
Overall In Person Experience
Event destination
5.00/5
Event venue
5.00/5
Food and beverages at event
5.00/5
Helpfulness of event staff
5.00/5

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Araceli RuizIn Person | sponsor

Regional Channel Marketing Manager , VIAVI Solutions

4.48/5

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It is a great event and an excellent opportunity to engage with new companies.
What did you like best about the event?
The exhibition hall was really nice, and it was easy to find the vendors with the app. This must continue like that.
What could the organizers do to improve the event?
Food options because the food in the back was really bad, and the hotel restaurants took a long time to get a table.
Overall experience
5.00/5
Engagement opportunities with the audience
5.00/5
Fit of the audience for my company
5.00/5
ROI on spend
3.00/5
Positive brand exposure
3.00/5
Overall In Person Experience
Event destination
5.00/5
Event venue
5.00/5
Food and beverages at event
3.00/5
Helpfulness of event staff
4.00/5

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Butch BrockIn Person | speaker

EVP, ITC Holding Company

4.42/5

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Great Conference in a Tourist Meca
What did you like best about the event?
Big attendance with great speakers. Fiber Connect '23 exceeded expectations with great keynotes and educational breakout sessions.
What could the organizers do to improve the event?
I think having the conference at Gaylord's Resorts makes it too expensive for attendees. Paying daily resort fees and airport-level parking prices is a little much. Plenty of big conference centers have multiple attached hotels—it's time to break away from Gaylord's.
Overall experience
5.00/5
Networking opportunities
5.00/5
Technical support for setting up the session
5.00/5
Interactivity with the audience
5.00/5
Quality of the audience
5.00/5
Overall In Person Experience
Event destination
1.00/5
Event venue
3.00/5
Food and beverages at event
4.00/5
Helpfulness of event staff
5.00/5

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Barry GarnerIn Person | attendee

OSP FIber Engineering & Operations Manager, Cullman Electric Cooperative

4.69/5

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A very productive event.
What did you like best about the event?
The expanded trade show floor hosts a wide spectrum of vendors that apply to our projects from beginning to end.
What could the organizers do to improve the event?
Most of the breakout sessions are aimed more directly at a system's software/networking portions, with very little directed to the OSP environment.
Did you have a favourite speaker or session? Please tell us below
Game-changing Fiber Construction Options with speaker Kevin Casey along with CEMC. This session presented us with real-world proven options that we can take back and utilize within our system to impact significantly our deployment cost and shorten delivery times.
Overall experience
4.00/5
Value for money
5.00/5
Networking opportunities
5.00/5
Usefulness of participating vendors/sponsors
5.00/5
Session(s)
3.00/5
Amount of new information learned
4.00/5
Overall In Person Experience
Event destination
5.00/5
Event venue
5.00/5
Food and beverages at event
4.00/5
Helpfulness of event staff
5.00/5

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