LEADERS SUMMIT X

MAR 31 – APR 3 / CAVALLO POINT
Bay Area, CA

Chatham House. Where execution strategy gets built.

Prior summits

BLS Charleston   BLS DC   BLS FLL   BLS DENVER   BLS NEWPORT

BLS NOLA   BLS Tahoe   BLS Miami

Prior summits

BLS Charleston

BLS DC  BLS FLL  BLS DENVER

BLS NEWPORT  BLS NOLA

BLS Tahoe  BLS Miami

invitation-only

Leaders Summit x

Gather with fellow broadband directors and leaders to work through BEAD’s toughest execution challenges: permitting bottlenecks, compliance workflows, technology tradeoffs, and performance standards that hold up under pressure.

WHAT WE’LL COVER

Summit for State Broadband lEADERS

  • Real-time lessons from states already in execution

  • Operational deep dives on federal requirements, permitting friction, and compliance frameworks

  • Strategic foresight on workforce, resilience, and emerging policy shifts

  • State broadband leader-only breakout for candid problem-solving

Signature moments

FIELD TRIP: PALO ALTO

Tour critical infrastructure and innovation sites across Silicon Valley.
See how technology, resilience, and connectivity intersect in one of the world's most demanding deployment environments.

Awards Night

A celebration of directors and teams making universal connectivity real.
Formal dinner, peer recognition, and a moment to acknowledge the progress being made across the country.

When should I arrive?

Tuesday,
March 31

Please plan to arrive at Cavallo Point by 5:00 PM in time for the Welcome Dinner.

Nearby Airports:

  • San Francisco International (SFO)
    ~40–45 minutes by car

  • Oakland International (OAK)
    ~45–55 minutes by car

  • San Jose International (SJC)
    ~60–75 minutes by car

When should I depart?

Friday,
April 3

Our final programmed session is a Breakfast Roundtable from 8:30–9:30 AM.

  • Departures can be scheduled late morning or early afternoon on Friday

  • Optional afternoon activities will be available for those who choose to stay longer

Hotel Accommodations

The Summit will be hosted at Cavallo Point Lodge, with a limited room block reserved for attendees.

The discounted government rate of $250 is for government employees only and will expire March 10th.

Optional Wellness + Social

Yoga, hikes, and cooking experiences designed for attendees who want space to connect informally or reset between sessions.

Agenda

These times & topics are tentative and subject to change.

Tuesday, March 31st
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Welcome Dinner and Reception
Wednesday, April 1st
7:30am - 8:30am
Breakfast
8:30am - 8:45am
Opening Remarks
8:45am - 9:30am
Keynote Address
9:30am - 10:15am
Information Panel:
State of BEAD
10:15am - 10:30am
Break
10:30am - 12:00pm
Working Session: BEAD Permitting Challenges
(This session is for Broadband Office Staff only)
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch
1:00pm - 2:15pm
Deployment Discussions:
Small-Group Roundtables
2:15pm - 2:30pm
Break
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Developing Performance Standards for FWA and LEO
3:00pm - 3:30pm
SBO Approaches to Reporting & Compliance
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Geospatial Asset Management Engine
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Directors’ Interactive Discussion:
Reflections and Next Steps
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Dinner at Barrel House Tavern
Thursday, April 2
8:00am - 10:00am
Breakfast & BEAD II: Planning for What's Next
10:00am - 4:30pm
Palo Alto Tour
Afternoon Free Time
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Broadband Leaders Awards Gala
(Must confirm +1s)
9:00pm - 10:30pm
After Glow Bowling Celebration
Friday, April 3
8:00am - 9:00am
Breakfast & Directors’ Breakfast Roundtable
Key Priorities Moving Forward
11:00am
Hotel Check Out

PARTICIPATION

Leaders Summit x

March 31 – April 3 | Cavallo Point,
Bay Area, CA

Leaders Summit exists to give directors a place to talk honestly about what execution actually looks like right now. Under the Chatham House Rule, conversations go beyond prepared remarks and into real tradeoffs, lessons learned, and approaches that are working on the ground.With limited availability, time is running out to secure your spot. Request an invite now or email us for further assistance.

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