Joint Use (Sep 17-20)

Join us for an unforgettable experience hitting micro-chipped golf balls that track each shot’s accuracy and distance while awarding points for hitting targets on the outfield. Avoid the heat and relax in a private climate-controlled venue. Anyone can play Topgolf, from aspiring golf pros to those who have never walked 18 holes. It’s competitive. It’s fun. And it’s entertaining!
Cancellation Policy: No refunds after August 17, 2019.

Experience the exploding Austin, Texas craft beer scene. Join us as we visit 3 different Austin breweries for tastings and a facility tour of one brewery. The tour will include the Pinthouse Pizza, St Elmo Brewing Co, and Skull Mechanix Brewing. All breweries have something for everyone. Pinthouse is famous for Electric Jellyfish IPA, a modern New England IPA. St Elmo is famous for it’s IPA’s and Kolsch. Again, they have something for everyone. Skull Mechanix is a lager house. They uniquely specialize in lagers like Pilsners, Vienna lagers, and Japanese lagers. Along the way there will be small bar snacks available. Transportation will be provided. You will be in a private van and will return to the hotel in time to freshen up for the evening reception. Cancellation Policy: No refunds after August 23, 2019.

Discover the best of the city in just two hours! This fast-paced “bucket list” tour gives visitors a great snapshot of Austin: get dizzy gazing upward at the Capitol’s dome, indulge in decadent treats from iconic food trucks, explore cool outdoor art, snap photos at city landmarks, and check out funky neighborhoods only a local would know about. This tour is jam-packed with facts, history and trivia on everything from Whole Foods to the UT campus, and everyone from Michael Dell to Willie Nelson. By the time you’re done with this tour, you’ll be able to say you “get” Austin – the history, people, music, culture, food and what keeps it “weird.” If you’re looking for a snappy quick overview of the city, or just need to prove to the social media universe you were in Austin this is the detour for you! Transportation is included. Cancellation Policy: No refunds after August 23, 2019.

Back by popular demand! Joint Use 101 will break down the basic physical materials involved in Joint Use. A must for those who are new to the Joint Use industry and those who are not frequently working in the field and want a refresher.

Last year, GPC explained their plan to facilitate 5G and microcell device colocation on their streetlights. They have since launched the service and software, and have expanded to make transmission facilities, communication towers, land parcels and other assets available to 5G, micro-cell and macro-cell colocation.

Join Keith Williams as he tells how it turned out and what lessons they’ve learned.

Each vendor will get 2-3 minutes on the main stage to give an introduction to their company and a quick overview of their product/service. If time permits, they are allowed to introduce their sales team at the conference.

California has been devastated by wildfires over the past few years. In addition, new rules have been adopted to GO 95 to help ensure fire safety but is that enough? Join Lonny Saldivar as he explains what SDG&E is doing to adhere to the new rules, how they are handling fire risks, and future initiatives moving forward to further enhance fire safety.

Safety infractions on shared vertical utility assets, regardless of their origin, present the potential for harm to all utility workers. This session will discuss the nature of these issues, inherent hazards, suggested remediation, and applicable regulatory considerations. Please join Jeff Kent with PacifiCorp and Steve Schulte with Avista Utilities for an engaging dialogue on this timely and pertinent industry topic.

This year's conference will feature power tables in four rooms. Find the topic that interests you most. The format is informal and some power tables topics will be repeated. At the end of the session, move on to the next topic of interest. Content may vary slightly depending on the those sitting around the table and the questions asked. Each session is 50 minutes facilitated table topics with 10 minutes in between.

This session will discuss Joint Use and worker safety. It will cover high-level differences between OSHA 268/communication worker safety and 269/space worker safety and the development of workers for the future. In addition, it will cover RF with respect to worker safety on vertical assets as well as general worker safety.

Last year, Adam Copeland discussed the FCC’s progress on pole attachment process reforms, enforcement issues, and pole access. This year, he will be joined by Garnet Hanly, Chief of the Wireless Bureau’s Competition & Infrastructure Policy Division, to discuss their progress and challenges. Please bring your questions about wireline and wireless infrastructure policy.

This year's conference will feature power tables in four rooms. Find the topic that interests you most. The format is informal and some power tables topics will be repeated. At the end of the session, move on to the next topic of interest. Content may vary slightly depending on the those sitting around the table and the questions asked. Each session is 50 minutes facilitated table topics with 10 minutes in between.

Our most anticipated and popular session year after year. This distinguished multi-industry panel of attorneys will provide you with the opportunity to openly participate in a stimulating conversation on our industry. Find out from varying perspectives what you need to know about current and impending regulations, recent court rulings and what you must have on your radar.

Sponsored by:  Varasset, NJUNS and OSMOSE
Come join us at the historic blues and country music restaurant founded by Korean War veteran C. B. Stubblefield. This year, we’re venturing a little further from the hotel, and will be providing transport. Transportation: Meet the hosts in front of the hotel at 5:15 PM. The shuttle will deliver you to the venue and bring you back at 8:00 PM. Those wishing to stay longer can Uber or cab it back on their own.

The future of wireless broadband is poised to expand dramatically in the near future and the industry stands ready for deployment with tried and true technology. But with new frequencies, schemes and equipment on the horizon, which solution might provide the best path forward to meet the growing demand for connectivity? Please welcome our panelists, Serge McAuliffe from Crown Castle and Chris Meyer from Extenet, as they help us define terms, decipher the acronyms, and dispel myths while they discuss their vision for the coming broadband ‘gold rush’.

All are welcome and Program Development Team is encouraged to participate.