Improving Project Efficiency through Collaboration, Clarity, and Proactive Engagement

Monday, May 18, 2026

1:50 PM - 2:30 PM ET

Location: Escambia (Mezzanine Level)

Moderator(s)

Colby Humphrey

Research Officer, Broadband Access Initiative
The Pew Charitable Trusts
Waco, Texas, United States

Panelist(s)

Laura Kocher (she/her/hers)

Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations
Great Plains Communications
Blair, Nebraska, United States
Amanda Griffith (she/her/hers)

Director of Fiber Engineering
123NET
Southfield, Michigan, United States
Louis Panzer (he/him/his)

Executive Director
NC811.org
Collin Rose

President
DayStarr Communications, Michigan, United States

Efficiency isn’t just about speed; it’s about alignment. This session examines how clear communication, collaborative planning, and proactive stakeholder engagement can reduce delays and control costs. Discover strategies for coordinating across teams, contractors, and local authorities to keep projects on track. Gain practical tools to transform complexity into smooth execution and predictable results.