FALL FORUM

NOVEMBER 4-6, 2026

TAPATIO SPRINGS HILL COUNTRY RESORT

BOERNE, TX

Make your Reservations at
Tapatio Springs Resort in Boerne, Texas

by October 14.

Closest Airports:
San Antonio | 45 mile/ 1 hour
Austin | 130 miles/ 2.5 hours

The rural broadband industry continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. From regulatory uncertainty and emerging technologies to workforce development, artificial intelligence, customer expectations, and long-term strategic planning, today's leaders are being called to make decisions that will shape the future of their organizations for years to come.

Join us November 4–6 at the beautiful Tapatio Springs Resort in Boerne, Texas, as industry leaders from across the state gather for the 2026 TRBA Fall Forum & Annual Meeting. This year's theme—Navigating the Next Chapter: Leading Through Change. Building What's Next.—focuses on preparing executives and leadership teams with practical insights, meaningful conversations, and strategies for the road ahead.

Keynote- Mike Romano

CEO, NTCA- The Rural Broadband Asso.

We're excited to welcome Mike Romano, CEO of NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, who will kick off Thursday's program with an industry update and keynote perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing rural broadband providers in Washington and across the nation.

Check out our new meeting format and Executive Workshop for the 2026 Fall Forum.

FULL AGENDA

Executive Workshop

Wednesday, November 4 | 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Navigating Transition. Leading Through the Unknown.

As we begin 2027, General Managers, CEO's and Executive Leadership are facing an environment unlike any before—rapid technological change, workforce transitions, evolving regulations, increasing customer expectations, and difficult decisions that often don't come with clear answers.

This isn't another presentation full of leadership theory.

This interactive, peer-driven leadership session is designed specifically for rural broadband Leadership who want practical tools, honest conversations, and real-world solutions they can take back to their organizations immediately.

Through facilitated discussion, collaborative problem-solving, and shared experiences from fellow leaders, we'll explore two of the most pressing challenges facing today's executives:

Navigating Transition – Leading organizations through change while maintaining culture, stability, and momentum.
Leading Through the Unknown – Making confident decisions when the path forward isn't fully defined, balancing uncertainty with strategic leadership.