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The CEO Panel: Capital, Competition and Growth

23 Feb 2026
Caribbean Ballroom
Metro Connect 2026 Agenda

This panel will explore:

  • How AI will continue to drive demand for digital infrastructure and what strategies are in place to sustain this
  • Diversify or double down: how are providers evolving their market positioning and service differentiation
  • Which markets are poised for growth, and what are the obstacles to overcome?
  • How is BEAD uncertainty impacting deployment timelines and investment decisions?
Chairperson
Jiva Jagtap, Senior Managing Director - FTI Consulting
Speakers
Kenny Gunderman, Chief Executive Officer - Uniti
Steve Smith, Chief Executive Officer - ZAYO
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