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Tarana Connect — Dallas is an invite-only event for operators building the future of broadband.

There is limited capacity, so please register to save your spot as soon as you can.


Tarana Connect — Dallas is an invite-only event for operators building the future of broadband.

There is limited capacity, so please register to save your spot as soon as you can.

The Details

Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM–5:30 PM + Dinner at 6:00 PM — See Agenda Below!
Location: Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center — 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051
 
Join senior members of the Tarana engineering and technology teams for an in-depth, collaborative session designed to help you maximize your network performance, sharpen your business strategy, and connect directly with the leaders shaping Tarana's technology evolution.
 
Topics include:
  • Network Design & Optimization
  • Business Case Planning
  • Deployment Best Practices
  • Sales & Marketing Best Practices
  • And Much More

Travel Information

Venue
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051
 
Hotel Rooms
Limited discounted rooms at the Gaylord are available here — book by July 14th
 
Nearest Airport
DFW (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) — 10 min drive

Transportation
We recommend Uber and Lyft
 
Reserved Parking
Free parking available on hotel premises

Travel Information

Venue
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051
 
Hotel Rooms
Limited discounted rooms at the Gaylord are sold out. You can still book directly through their website here. 
 
Nearest Airport
DFW (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) — 10 min drive

Transportation
We recommend Uber and Lyft
 
Reserved Parking
Free parking available on hotel premises. *Please collect your paid parking sticker from Anson Lee during the event

Agenda

8:00–9:00am | Grapevine 1-3 — Breakfast & Mingling

Part 1: Business Optimization | Grapevine A

9:00am — Welcome: Mike Calabrese (Tarana)
9:30am — Twist Update and ISP Business Case: Mark Chinn (Tarana)
10:00am — The Net Present Value of Your Network: Micky Stefanov (Stefanov Capital)
10:45am — Break
11:00am — Customer Panel: Building a Defensible Broadband Business
Moderated by George Hellmuth (Tarana)

12:10-1:30pm | Grapevine 1-3 — Lunch & Sponsor Exhibit Hall

Part 2: Operational Excellence | Grapevine A

1:30pm — Roadmap / Technology Evolution: Rakesh Tiwari & Jatin Parekh (Tarana)
2:30pm — Customer Panel: Customer Qualification and Preparation
Moderated by Michael Eck (Tarana)
3:15pm — Break
3:30pm — Interactive Walkthrough of Tarana Business Intelligence Tool: Dirk Gates (Tarana)
4:30-5:00pm — Q&A

6:00–10:00pm — Dinner & Comedy Show at the Glass Cactus

*Agenda subject to change

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