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SiFi Networks\u2019 CEO and President of Network Access Partnerships will be at Metro Connect again this year.<\/p>\n

Held in Fort Lauderdale, Metro Connect 2024 brings leadership teams from across the US Telecom market together for a three-day event with an agenda that is packed with networking opportunities, keynote speakers, knowledge panels and round tables, delving into a breadth of topics from across the industry.<\/p>\n

One panel, How Open Access is Revolutionizing Connectivity<\/em> will benefit from our CEO, Ben Bawtree Jobson\u2019s experience alongside other industry thought leaders. The panel will discuss the evolution of Open Access in the US and the lessons that can be learned from other regions. It will discuss the benefits to all stakeholders from end users to municipalities and service providers, and look at how Open Access supports broader digitisation efforts from smart cities to telemedicine. You can see this panel discussion on Tuesday 27 at 12pm.<\/p>\n

George Templeman, President of Network Access Partnerships will be co-hosting a round table in one of the community meet up sessions, Enterprise Fiber<\/em>. This invitation-only breakfast session will provide infrastructure operators with a private environment to discuss industry challenges and network over breakfast.<\/p>\n

Both Ben and George are also open for meetings in the Premium Lounge; to arrange please email meetsifi@sifinetworks.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Feb 26-28th<\/sup> Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa https:\/\/events.capacitymedia.com\/event\/4fb357d0-6f2e-41cd-aa19-2565077ec3fc\/summary<\/a><\/p>\n

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