Rural and Regional Infrastructure Challenges: Key Factors to Keep Top of Mind

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

8:50 AM - 9:30 AM ET

Location: Lafayette 3 (Mezzanine Level)

Moderator(s)

Jaimie Lenderman (she/her/hers)

Practice Leader
Omdia
Livingston, Montana, United States

Panelist(s)

Aaron Weimer

CTO
Wiring The Future Networks
Alpharetta, Georgia, United States
Justin Suhr

Senior Director, Construction & Engineering
Great Plains Communications
Blair, Nebraska, United States
Beni Blell (he/him/his)

President, Emtelle Americas
Emtelle
Fletcher, North Carolina, United States
James Koursaris

General Manager, North America
Praxedo

Deploying in rural and regional areas introduces unique infrastructure hurdles. This session examines critical factors such as permitting, supply chain constraints, and environmental considerations that can impact timelines and budgets. Discover practical solutions and lessons learned from successful projects. Equip your team with insights that help anticipate challenges and deliver reliable connectivity where it’s needed most.