Digital Infrastructure Resources for Metro Connect Attendees

Metro Connect is turning 25, and we're all invited to the birthday party.

If you're planning to attend this year's conference in February, you might want some quick analysis and major trends from the digital infrastructure landscape to make the most of the fiber-packed agenda. 

We've collected conference logistics and key digital infrastructure insight from our team to assist anyone planning their trip to Florida.

When is Metro Connect 2026? And where?

Metro Connect USA will again gather leaders from across the U.S. digital infrastructure market. It's happening February 23-25 at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Resort & Spa. Get the FAQs.

What's on the agenda at Metro Connect 2026?

You'll be sure to get your recommended dose of fiber at this year's gathering.

From metro networks to long-haul infrastructure, fiber to the home, fiber to data center, data center operators, fixed wireless access, and everything in between, the Metro Connect 2026 agenda has it covered.

Panels and presentations are will include fiber providers, ISPs, data centers, hyperscale and cloud providers, engineering & construction firms, and leading investors shaping the future of digital infrastructure. 

Who is attending this year?

Speakers are lined up from:

• Macquarie
• Switch
• Equinix
• Uniti
• DigitalBridge
• Zayo
• Lazard

On the TeleGeography side, keep an eye out for Senior Research Manager and podcast host Greg Bryan.

Resources to help you get ready for Metro Connect ⬇️

We recommend looking closer at some of our latest infrastructure intelligence, especially as it pertains to all things fiber.

• The Podcast Goes Dark! (Dark Fiber, That is)
• Securing Global Communications: An Examination of Foreign Adversary Threats to Subsea Cable Infrastructure
• Total International Bandwidth Now Sits at 1,835 Tbps
• IP Transit Pricing in 2025: More Competition, More Price Erosion
• Current State and Forecasts for Submarine Cable Maintenance
• All About Submarine Cables: Brush up on cable basics with this podcast series from TeleGeography Explains the Internet.

Where can I register for the event?

If you’re not registered already, you can do so over here. TeleGeography readers can save on admission with the code TELEGEOGRAPHY10.