RTIME 2027
Organized by NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association
RTIME 2027 is the largest conference for rural independent broadband providers, offering a platform to connect with industry peers, explore innovative solutions, and stay...
- Dates
- Feb 14-17, 2027
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Deadline
- Nov 13, 2026
- Attendees
- 2,300
- Vendors
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About this conference
RTIME 2027 is the largest conference for rural independent broadband providers, offering a platform to connect with industry peers, explore innovative solutions, and stay informed about the latest trends. The conference focuses on critical aspects of the broadband industry, including innovation, policy, technology, economic growth, and advocacy. Attendees will convene to strategize on investments in efficient, attainable, and scalable technologies to ensure communities remain connected locally, nationally, and globally. It emphasizes the vital role of small broadband providers in connecting communities for education, work, healthcare, and social interactions.
Sponsorship options
RTIME 2027 offers comprehensive sponsorship and advertising opportunities designed to enhance brand awareness and recognition among over 2,300 telecom professionals. Sponsorship tiers include Chairman ($35,000), CEO ($28,000), President ($23,000), Executive ($17,000), Director ($13,000), and Manager ($11,000), each offering varying levels of benefits such as complimentary exhibit booths, conference registrations, mobile app visibility (logos, listings, downloadable PDFs), recognition at general sessions, inclusion in promotional mailings, and invitations to the NTCA Board Reception. Exclusive sponsorship opportunities range from $5,000 to $35,000 and cover various events and promotional items, including the Welcome Reception, Executive and Director Tracks, Regional Raps Sponsor, Networking Lounges, Expo Lounge, Mobile App, Wi-Fi, Registration Area, Badges, Badge Announcement, Tech Help Desk, Charging Kiosk, Hotel Key Cards, Schedule-at-a-Glance, Tote Bags or Backpacks, Lanyards, General Session Video Ad, Ribbon Wall, Meter Board, Photo Booth at Welcome Reception, Professional Photo Station, Water Bottles, Pens, Koozies, Luggage Tags, Registration Raffle Drawing, and Hand Sanitizers. Event co-sponsorships, priced between $4,000 and $8,000, include the Exclusive Broadband Executive Expo Luncheon, Wednesday Excellence Awards Breakfast, Expo Networking Reception, Morning Pastries and Coffee, and Refreshment Breaks. Additionally, advertising opportunities are available for event sponsors, including App Alerts ($850), social media posts ($600), Schedule-at-a-Glance advertisements ($3,500-$4,000), Website Banner Ads ($3,500), PowerPoint Slides ($2,000), and NTCA App placements ($2,000). Custom sponsorship ideas are also welcomed.
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Roles and teams represented at RTIME 2027
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