Welcome to BCBC 2026 – The 21st Annual BC Broadband Conference!
BC Broadband Conference 2026
Beyond Connectivity: Building Sustainable Telecom for the Future
Join Western Canada’s telecom leaders for two days of insight, strategy, and connection at the 21st Annual BC Broadband Conference.
BCBC 2026 brings together telecom professionals, ISPs, policymakers, and vendors to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of broadband. From policy and infrastructure to innovation and sustainability, this is where the industry comes together to look ahead.
April 28–29, 2026
Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport | Richmond, BC
Where the future of telecom comes together
The BC Broadband Conference is Western Canada’s leading event for the broadband and telecom sector. BCBC 2026 is focused on what comes next for the industry: not just building networks, but building networks that are profitable, resilient, sustainable, and innovative. That language closely reflects the official conference theme and description.
Whether you are an operator, technology partner, consultant, policymaker, supplier, or industry stakeholder, BCBC 2026 is your opportunity to connect with the people, ideas, and solutions shaping the next phase of telecom.
Why attend BCBC 2026?
Hear from leaders shaping the industry
Gain insight from keynote speakers and panelists from industry and government on the issues that matter most to telecom today.
Explore the trends transforming broadband
From AI and automation to spectrum, wireless, funding, and fibre expansion, BCBC 2026 is designed to help you understand the forces changing the market.
Connect with the right people
Meet telecom professionals, vendors, policymakers, and operators from across Western Canada in one place.
Discover practical solutions
Visit the vendor exhibition to explore products, services, and innovations supporting broadband growth and operations
Beyond Connectivity
As broadband networks continue to expand, the conversation is shifting. BCBC 2026 will explore how the industry can move beyond connectivity alone and focus on long-term sustainability, resilience, profitability, and innovation. That is the central message of the official conference theme.
This is more than a discussion about networks. It is a conversation about how to build a stronger telecom future for British Columbia and beyond.
Key topics at BCBC 2026
BCBC 2026 will feature timely discussions on the issues shaping the future of telecom, including:
- Building sustainable broadband infrastructure across BC
- CRTC and ISED policy updates impacting the future of telecom
- AI and automation in network operations
- Rural connectivity and digital equity initiatives
- The future of spectrum, 5G, and wireless broadband
- Case studies in fibre expansion and funding strategies
What to expect
Over two days, attendees can expect:
- Keynote presentations from industry and government leaders
- Panel discussions on the economics, policies, and technologies driving change
- A vendor exhibition showcasing products and services
- Networking opportunities with Western Canada’s telecom community
Who should attend?
BCBC 2026 is designed for:
- Internet service providers
- Telecom professionals
- Vendors and technology partners
- Policymakers and government representatives
- Consultants, suppliers, and infrastructure stakeholders
If you are involved in building, operating, supporting, regulating, or supplying broadband networks, BCBC 2026 is for you.