Digital Infrastructure Leaders Head to Chicago for Connect (X) 2025

(ARLINGTION, VA) – This year’s Connect (X) 2025 in Chicago on May 12-14 will bring together leaders from across the entire digital infrastructure ecosystem to discuss the future of the industry – from network operations and infrastructure deployment to advanced 5G capabilities, AI, edge computing and IoT.

“Connect (X) is the one event every year that brings together all the decision makers shaping the future of digital infrastructure – tower company CEOs, wireless carrier executives, and leaders from every segment of the wireless world,” said Patrick Halley, President and CEO, Wireless Infrastructure Association. “With a great lineup of speakers, exhibitors, and networking events, Connect (X) 2025 in Chicago is not to be missed.”

At Connect (X) powered by WIA, the industry powering our digital world comes together – all major carriers, tower company executives, fiber, cable, satellite, data center, government and enterprise clients from across the U.S. and beyond. Connect (X) will drive the conversation on key industry issues:

Network Operations: Keynote speakers like Verizon Senior Vice President and Chief Network Officer  Lynn Cox and AT&T SVP of Access Construction and Engineering Robert Walters will provide important updates.

Wireless Infrastructure: WIA President and CEO Patrick Halley will interview the CEOs from the largest tower companies about the opportunities and challenges facing network infrastructure providers.

Advanced Technologies: Senior technology executives from UScellular, DISH Wireless, and Qualcomm will join for a conversation on the transformative technologies reshaping today’s network and how continued investment and innovation from carriers are unlocking powerful new applications for tomorrow.

Government Investment: State Broadband leaders from across the country will come together with stakeholders from across the communications ecosystem to discuss the future of broadband infrastructure and deployment, including innovative approaches for leveraging BEAD funding to support underserved areas and drive long-term sustainability across their States.

In-Building Wireless: In-building wireless continues to be a fast-moving segment of the wireless industry with growth opportunities in manufacturing, healthcare, institutes of higher education, transit and commercial properties. The Connect (X) In-Building Connectivity Summit, featuring Kamal Sadarangani, Vice President and Head of Telecommunications for LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, will offer key insights into these markets and lessons learned from real-world implementations.

Join the Conversation

Nearly 4,000 attendees are projected to attend Connect (X). Registration is open online and will remain open onsite. More information is available on Connect (X) website.

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About Connect (X) by WIA

Connect (X) is the only business technology event in North America that unites the industry stakeholders who deliver infrastructure solutions for ubiquitous connectivity. Connect (X) delivers market intelligence, networking and deal-making for the entire communications infrastructure ecosystem.

About WIA

The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) represents the businesses that build, develop, own, and operate the nation’s wireless infrastructure. WIA advocates for the widespread, responsible deployment of wireless infrastructure to enable mobile broadband for communities everywhere.