Public/Private Partnerships and Open Access Networks

Monday, May 18, 2026

1:50 PM - 2:30 PM ET

Location: Lafayette 4

Moderator(s)

Ryan Koontz

Managing Director, Senior Equity Research Analyst
Needham & Company
San Rafael, California, United States

Panelist(s)

Pete Hoffswell

Superintendent of Broadband Services
Holland Board of Public Works
Holland, Michigan, United States
Mitchell Shook

CEO
Advanced Stream
Amanda Molina

Vice President, Business Advisory and Grants
JSI, Florida, United States
Ashley Poling

Senior Sales Executive
COS Systems
Winter Garden, Florida, United States

Public/private partnerships are driving open access adoption in communities nationwide. This session examines how municipalities and providers can collaborate to share risk, align incentives, and deliver affordable, high-speed connectivity. Discover partnership structures that work, funding approaches, and lessons learned from successful projects. Gain practical guidance to build partnerships that accelerate deployment and strengthen community impact.