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VIECON, Vienna, Austria | 14th October 2026
Broadband Development Congress
Building Real Value with Trusted AI-Powered Networks and Innovation
The Broadband Development Congress 2026 returns as the premier annual event of the World Broadband Association (WBBA), bringing together the global telecommunications community for an unmissable gathering of industry leaders, innovators, and WBBA members.
As the telecommunications industry stands at the intersection of connectivity and artificial intelligence, this year's Congress addresses the critical infrastructure, trusted networks, and computational power required to support the AI revolution. This is where WBBA members and telecommunication industry leaders converge to shape the future of broadband technology and policy.
Free to attend with any Network X Pass, including free expo pass
2026 Confirmed Speakers
Key Themes & Topics at the WBBA Annual Event 2026
From Infrastructure to Impact: Designing Networks for Real-World Value Creation
Cloud-Native Innovation: Accelerating Time-to-Market for Next-Gen Services
AI-Powered Networks: Delivering Intelligence, Not Just Pipes
Beyond Connectivity: Reimagining the Customer Journey in the AI Era
Digital Inclusion and Economic Growth: Networks as Community Infrastructure in the Age of AI
Emerging Technologies in Action: From Hype to High-Impact Deployment
Broadband Excellence Awards
The WBBA Broadband Excellence Awards 2026 recognise organisations and leaders delivering measurable, real‑world impact through broadband connectivity, cloud platforms, and artificial intelligence.
Presented by the World Broadband Association (WBBA), the Awards honour excellence across the broadband value chain from operational network infrastructure deployed today, to enterprise and public‑sector transformation, and future‑ready technologies shaping the next generation of digital ecosystems.
What is the World Broadband Association?
What is the World Broadband Association?
The World Broadband Association (WBBA) is a multilateral, industry-led association, providing leadership for digital broadband innovation across the next decade.
Our objective is to overcome industry challenges and support the drive towards the provision of broadband networks and services for all. With a goal of accelerating the healthy development of the industry, with sustainable benefits for stakeholders, end users, and society.
How can you be part of it?
All pass types, including an Expo Pass will grant you access to the WBBA Annual Event on 14th October!
WBBA Members Include...
