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Two weeks until CyberCon XI This is the final window to secure registration, finalize travel, and make sure your team is in the room for the conversations shaping cyber resilience across our industry. Don’t be the team catching up after the fact. #CyberConXI

We’re heading into the final stretch and excitement is building as industry leaders prepare to gather in West Des Moines. For organizations still considering involvement, this is your last call to explore remaining sponsorship opportunities and get your team registered.

CyberCon XI is almost here. In just 5 weeks, leaders from across broadband, operations, and cybersecurity will gather in West Des Moines for two days focused on intelligence, defense, and resilience. Registration is now open.

Congratulations to the 2025-2026 ICA Leadership Academy Class! We celebrated the successful completion of the class at the ICA Annual Meeting & Expo at the end of March. To the class participants and their supervisors - thank you for your commitment to leadership development!

Diamond Sponsor Spotlight Thank you to Conduit Direct Group, a Diamond Sponsor of the 2026 ICA Annual Meeting & Expo! We’re proud to partner with organizations that help move our industry forward. Learn more: conduitdirectgroup.com

Just a few days remaining to apply for the ICA Scholarship. Application deadline is March 2. For guidelines and links to the application form, visit iacommunicationsall.org/ica-scholarshi…

Diamond Sponsor Spotlight Thank you to Logic Networks, a Diamond Sponsor of the 2026 ICA Annual Meeting & Expo! We’re proud to partner with organizations that help move our industry forward. Learn more: logicnetworks.com

We’re closing the 2026 ICA Annual Meeting & Expo with Kent Stock — a speaker whose real-life leadership story was powerful enough to be turned into a major motion picture (The Final Season). Register now: ioca.memberclicks.net/2026ame#/

Diamond Sponsor Spotlight Thank you to Reliance Engineering Services, a Diamond Sponsor of the 2026 ICA Annual Meeting & Expo! We’re proud to partner with organizations that help move our industry forward. Learn more: reliance-es.com

Employees of ICA broadband provider members - Do you have a child or grandchild living in Iowa and looking for scholarships for the next school year? ICA is currently accepting applications. For all the details, visit iacommunicationsall.org/ica-scholarshi…. Application deadline is Mar. 2, 2026.

We’re excited to welcome Danielle Roberts to the stage. She will challenge leaders to rethink workplace well-being, burnout, and what it really takes to build environments where people—and organizations—can thrive. Register now: ioca.memberclicks.net/2026ame#/

Employees of ICA broadband provider members - Do you have a high school senior or current college student looking for scholarships? The application form for ICA Scholarships is available at iacommunicationsall.org/ica-scholarshi…. Two $2500 scholarships will be awarded. Deadline is Mar. 2, 2026.

Diamond Sponsor Spotlight Thank you to MP Nexlevel, a Diamond Sponsor of the 2026 ICA Annual Meeting & Expo! We’re proud to partner with organizations that help move our industry forward. Learn more: mpnexlevel.com

Diamond Sponsor Spotlight Thank you to PC Matic, a Diamond Sponsor of the 2026 ICA Annual Meeting & Expo! We’re proud to partner with organizations that help move our industry forward. Learn more: pcmatic.com

Earlier this week the ICA Leadership Academy met. Part of the day was spent with Erik Dominguez learning ways to improve our public speaking skills. The class also joined the ICA Board for lunch and part of a board meeting.

A live caricature artist from Caricatures by Steph will be featured in the Hometown Hub, sponsored by Catch Des Moines — offering attendees a fun, interactive way to experience Des Moines and take home something memorable. Click here to register: shows.map-dynamics.com/ica2026/?regis…

Wanting to exhibit? The Expo floor has been completely redesigned. This is the largest broadband industry event in Iowa and one of the biggest in the Midwest — second only to our national association. Register Today! homebase.map-dynamics.com/ica2026/floorp…

Diamond Sponsor Spotlight Thank you to ICAN Advertising, a Diamond Sponsor of the 2026 ICA Annual Meeting & Expo! We’re proud to partner with organizations that help move our industry forward. Learn more: icanadvertising.com

Puppy Jake will be making appearances in the Hometown Hub, sponsored by Catch Des Moines — a fun way to showcase what Des Moines has to offer and highlight impactful local organizations. Secure a booth near the Hometown Hub and plug into the engagement happening on the floor.

Do you have a cybersecurity topic to present? We want to hear about it. The deadline to submit presentation proposals for ICA's CyberCon is Friday, January 30. Submit your proposals here - loom.ly/qMBn55o Find full details about CyberCon at loom.ly/29SgTYU