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Nashville doesn't do things halfway—and neither does ISE EXPO 2026.

Introducing the Taste of Tennessee, a brand-new opening networking reception on Tuesday, August 18 from 5:00–6:30 PM right on the exhibit floor at Music City Center.

After a full day of sessions, unwind and connect with fellow attendees the Nashville way:
🥃 Cocktail Tasting
🥃 Tennessee Whiskey & Bourbon Tasting
🌙 Moonshine Tasting
🍺 Local Beer Tasting
🎵 Live Music
🍴 Appetizers

Four tastings at participating company booths. One exhibit hall. Hundreds of industry connections waiting to happen.

Included with full conference registration. This is where the real conversations start—come hungry, come ready to connect.

Early bird pricing closes July 20—save up to $150 on a full conference pass.
👉 https://lnkd.in/gtNZERFz

Sponsored by:
Softing Inc., Sumitomo Electric Lightwave, GMPTools, MP Nexlevel, American Products, Go!Foton Corporation, Corning Incorporated, TP-Link, CCI Systems Inc

One of the most anticipated events at ISE EXPO 2026 isn't a technical deep dive—it's a conversation about leadership, growth, and what it really takes to build a career in this industry.

The Women in Telecom (WiT) Continental Breakfast & Panel returns to ISE EXPO on Wednesday, August 19 in Nashville—and this year's panelist lineup is exceptional.

Meet the panel:
· Ali Alexander Phillips, Chief Marketing Officer— (fourth-generation co-owner of a family business celebrating 103 years in telecom)
· Lauren Sanders, Chief Financial Officer—BBT (20+ years of financial leadership in telecommunications)
· Marge Jackson, EVP of Consumer Growth, Sales & Customer Care—Brightspeed (25+ years of telecom leadership)
· Sarah Le Blanc, Chief Revenue Officer—Clark Growth Partners (revenue growth leader at the intersection of telecom, AI, and business transformation)
· Moderated by Janice Oliva, VP Market Leader, ISE EXPO—Endeavor B2B

Together they'll share candid insights on leadership, building confidence and resiliency, balancing career and personal life, entrepreneurship, and professional empowerment—followed by audience Q&A and sponsored giveaways. Attendees also take home an inspirational book.

This event is free to attend—but registration is required. Open to all ISE EXPO attendees.

📅 Wednesday, August 19 · 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
📍 Music City Center, Nashville

Register for ISE EXPO and add WiT to your schedule: https://www.iseexpo.com/2026/pricing?ref=SMREG

BEAD/BABA Rundown: Wireless Expansion
This week, Justine Murphy discusses new mid-band spectrum plans, Tribal broadband funding, and the FCC's latest Covered List proposals. 🎥 Watch now. https://isemag.com/55390005

BEAD/BABA Rundown: Wireless Expansion This week, Justine Murphy discusses new mid-band spectrum plans, Tribal broadband funding, and the FCC's latest Covered List proposals.