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Agenda - Day 1

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Tower & Connectivity Leaders: Scaling for 5G, M&A Growth & Competitive Positioning 

  • As 5G densification accelerates, tower demand continues to surge, with increased focus on edge infrastructure and next-generation connectivity solutions - How are operators adapting to evolving deployment needs?   
  • Private tower firms continue to outpace public REITs, leveraging flexible capital structures and M&A strategies.  
  • How will regulatory shifts, spectrum allocation, and carrier competition impact the next phase of tower market consolidation?  
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    Alex Gellman
    Executive Chairman and Co-Founder
    Vertical Bridge

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    Ed Farscht
    CEO
    Diamond Communications

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    Chris Hickman
    CFO
    Tillman Infrastructure

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    Tony Peduto
    CEO
    Grande Towers

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    Patrick Halley
    President
    Wireless Infrastructure Association