Identifying and Overcoming Network Expansion Roadblocks

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

8:50 AM - 9:30 AM ET

Location: Desoto 4-5 (Mezzanine Level)

Moderator(s)

Jeff Heynen

Vice President, Broadband Access and Home Networking
Dell'Oro Group
Wake Forest, North Carolina, United States

Panelist(s)

Andrew Wright (he/him/his)

Director, Product Management
3-GIS
Chestertown, Maryland, United States
Ryan B. Elswick (he/him/his)

CEO
FiberWise Networks
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States
Donald Ray (he/him/his)

Chief Development Officer
BAM Broadband
Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States
Brian S. Schrand (he/him/his)

Vice President of Application and Field Engineering
Clearfield
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Expanding your network introduces a new set of hurdles, often hidden until they slow progress. This session focuses on identifying potential roadblocks early, such as permitting bottlenecks, material constraints, and environmental issues. Learn how to anticipate these challenges and apply strategies that turn obstacles into opportunities for smarter deployment. Equip your team with tools to keep expansion projects moving forward efficiently.