Network X Americas
May 18-20, 2026
Irving Convention Center at Las ColinasDallas, Texas


Before You Arrive

Everything you need to plan your visit and make the most of your time in Dallas.


Overview

Network X Americas is a three-day telecom industry event bringing together operators, technology providers and innovators shaping the future of connectivity.

Attendees can explore a packed programme of keynotes, specialist summits, networking sessions and a live exhibition, open May 21 and 22.

The event is co-located with Wireless Global Congress Americas (WGC Americas), delivered by the Wireless Broadband Alliance, bringing together leaders from across the global Wi-Fi ecosystem, alongside network operators, enterprises and cities to share knowledge, explore innovation and do business.

Plan Your Agenda


Before arriving onsite, take a moment to review the agenda and bookmark the sessions most relevant to your role and priorities, use the filters to quickly find topics of interest,.

You can also do this via the Event App, and organise your day through the My Event and My Schedule features.

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Agenda Highlights

Parallel Summits – May 20

The program begins with a series of focused summits on May 20, bringing together leaders across key areas of telecom innovation.

• 6G Summit, in partnership with ATIS Next G Alliance
• Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) Summit
• Networks and Workforce Summit
• Startup Championships
• Emerging Leaders Executive Coaching (open to Emerging Leaders only)

Network X Americas is also co-located with Wireless Global Congress Americas (WGC Americas), delivered by the Wireless Broadband Alliance, bringing additional sessions and expertise from across the global Wi-Fi ecosystem.


Conference Breakouts – May 21, 22

On May 21 and 22, the conference expands into dedicated breakout sessions exploring key areas of network evolution. Key breakout streams include:

• Wireless Networks & Services
• Cloud & Edge (May 21)
• Broadband Networks & Services
• Network Monetization (May 22)

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Keynotes & Specialist Sessions

Keynotes

Each morning begins with Joint Keynote sessions from Network X Americas and WGC Americas, where senior industry leaders share perspectives on the trends and discuss major developments shaping the telecom landscape.

VIP Roundtables

VIP Roundtables take place on May 21 and 22 and are open to VIP attendees and speakers only.

These sessions provide a space for smaller, high-level group discussions with senior industry leaders.

To locate these sessions, search “Roundtables” on the agenda or use the ‘VIP Roundtables’ stream filter.

Bring Your Team

With multiple sessions, summits and networking opportunities taking place across Network X Americas, it can be difficult to cover everything alone.

Many attendees choose to bring one or two colleagues to ensure they maximise both the learning and networking opportunities available during the event.

If members of your team would like to attend, they can register directly through the website or contact the event team for assistance.

Build Valuable Connections

Networking is a central part of the Network X Americas experience, with both structured and informal opportunities to connect with industry peers, speakers and exhibitors.

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Using the Event App

Before and during the event, the Network X Americas App helps you identify relevant contacts and organise meetings.

What you can do:
• Browse and connect with attendees, sponsors and exhibitors
• Message other participants directly
• View and bookmark sponsor and exhibitor profiles
• Book meeting slots with participating companies

Your bookmarked companies, meetings and sessions will be saved under “My Event”, so you can easily manage your schedule during the event.


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Networking Sessions

In addition to one-to-one meetings, several dedicated networking moments are built into the programme.

Drinks Receptions
May 20 – Convention Centre @17:30
May 21 – Exhibition @17:20
May 21 – Bar Louie @19:00

Morning Brews & Business Clues
May 21 and 22 @8:00
Breakfast networking with world-class analysts.

Three Minute Mingles
Quick-fire networking sessions held at the start of each conference breakout room.

Speaker Spotlight Sessions
Meet selected speakers during conference breaks for deeper conversations.

VIP Roundtables
Private discussions open to VIP attendees and speakers only.


Personal Development

Executive Coaching

Keith Shaw is an experienced HR leader and executive coach who will be offering Executive Coaching sessions during the event.

If you are interested in booking a meeting, please contact:

melina.diamantopoulou@informa.com
coachkeith@coachkeithshaw.com

Emerging Leaders Program

Network X Americas has launched the Emerging Leaders Program, designed to support the next generation of telecom leaders through mentorship, connections and industry visibility.

Please note that this programme is available for carriers only.

To nominate yourself or a team member, please contact melina.diamantopoulou@informa.com.

Registration & Badge Collection

Collecting Your Badge Onsite

Check your inbox for your registration confirmation email from sp-events@informatech.com and have it ready on arrival.

You will need to present the QR code from the email or the event app (under the ‘Check-in QR Code’ tab).

Make sure to bring a valid proof of ID.

Registration Hours

Tuesday, May 20
8:30am – 6:00pm | Level 3 (Workshop Day Attendees Only)
3:00pm – 6:00pm | Level 4 (Exhibitors / Sponsors)

Wednesday, May 21
7:30am – 6:30pm | Level 4

Thursday, May 22
7:30am – 3:00pm | Level 4

Post-Event Materials


Speaker presentations will be made available on the event app after the event.

Attendees will receive an email notification when presentation materials become available for download.