2025 has proven to be an eventful year in the world of broadband! From Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program rules and Universal Service Fund (USF) rulings to new technology deployment strategies and Fabric reporting requirements for funding compliance.
As we continue to see the broadband environment shift due to new policy and deployment behavior dynamics, are you ready for what’s next in the broadband industry?
Get ready to navigate the future broadband environment and enhance your broadband business strategies at CostQuest’s Fabric Forward 25, our upcoming user conference designed for Location Fabric users and stakeholders who utilize data to drive effective solutions and meet compliance for their broadband projects.
Hear updates from industry and government leaders via keynote sessions featuring Adam Cassady, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) deputy administrator; David Redl, founder and CEO of Salt Point Strategies and former NTIA Administrator; and state broadband office leaders.
This in-person event promises to be a hub of industry updates, practical insights, and actionable solutions that provide clarity on how to plan for what’s next.
Why Attend?
The Fabric User Conference, set against the backdrop of the Seattle Waterfront, will take attendees on a deep dive into the world of data-driven success. Each session will equip attendees with knowledge on ways to use Fabric and other market data to target resources more effectively, facilitate high-impact decision-making, and prepare for the future of the BEAD funding landscape.
Get proven strategies from industry leaders, government officials, and CostQuest’s data experts on various ways to use data to provide a clear strategic direction, navigate what’s next in the BEAD world, and map your next move.
Interactive Sessions: Government Panels, Fabric Insights, and Technical Demonstrations
The conference agenda includes sessions aimed at understanding the Location Fabric data behind federal programs — from its growing role in funding compliance to Fabric Challenge Process best practices — to exploring data innovations to make it easier to manipulate, analyze, and synchronize datasets for broadband projects.
The event’s sessions include:
- The Origin, Evolution, and Logic Behind the Location Fabric Data
- Federal Broadband Grant Programs in Review: What You Need to Know
- Keys to Wise Investments: Approaches to Achieve High ROI & Reduce Budget to Actual Cost Delta
- Filing Location Fabric Challenges: Best Practices & Lessons Learned
- From Query to Clarity: Mapping Opportunities & Benchmarking Costs with GIS & SQL
- State Broadband Panel: Lessons Learned & What Comes Next in the BEAD World
- Keynote: Government Program Fireside Chat
- Office hours to ask us your questions in person
- And more!
Connect at the State Broadband Leader Forum
For state broadband office leaders, an invitation-only session will follow on Wednesday, October 22, from 2-5 p.m. This in-depth session will focus on navigating the broadband landscape in a post-BEAD environment. With keynote speeches from industry leaders, expert panel discussions, and open dialogue, this forum offers an unparalleled opportunity for those running state BEAD programs to tackle pressing challenges, share strategies, and connect with peers, shaping the future of broadband deployment and oversight.
Fabric, Fun, and Forward Business Thinking
By attending Fabric Forward 25, you’re not just participating in a conference; you’ll connect with your industry and Fabric peers at one of Seattle’s most iconic waterfront venues while investing in the future of your broadband business and the communities you serve.
We look forward to seeing you in Seattle this October!
Summer discount ends September 9. Register now to secure your spot or click here for more event information.
For questions or to request access to the State Broadband Leader Forum, contact fabricforward@costquest.net.
About CostQuest
Founded in 1999, CostQuest Associates (CQA) is an employee-owned consulting and data firm supporting businesses and governments nationwide. As the FCC- and NTIA-contracted provider of the National Broadband Fabric dataset, CQA delivers critical data, mapping, and planning services to advance broadband deployment, equity, and infrastructure across the U.S.
