Connect (X) 2027

Connect (X), powered by the Wireless Infrastructure Association, is the business technology event for the whole digital infrastructure industry. The 2027 edition moves to the Phoenix Convention Center from 10 to 12 May, bringing together carriers, tower companies, fiber, cable, satellite and data center operators with government and enterprise buyers.

What's covered

Market intelligence, deal-making and the technologies shaping future connectivity, including 5G, AI, edge computing and IoT.

Who attends

Executives and engineers from carriers, tower companies, fiber and cable providers, satellite operators, data centers, government and enterprise. At the 2026 edition, 67% of registrants were director level or above and 59% were on the buy side.

Key figures (2026 edition)

The organizer's figures from Connect (X) 2026.

• About 3,100 registrants
• 1,179 companies
• 200+ speakers
• 238+ sponsors and exhibitors
• 25 countries