Global Connectivity Meets AI Infrastructure

Brander Group is attending ITW 2026. Schedule a meeting with the one and only Alex Morris to discuss how the explosive growth of AI will affect IPv4 prices.

The global telecommunications community will converge on National Harbor next week for International Telecoms Week 2026. As one of the industry’s largest gatherings for carriers, cloud providers, infrastructure operators, and technology companies, ITW continues to shape the conversations driving the future of global connectivity.

This year’s event comes at a pivotal moment for the industry as AI infrastructure expansion, hyperscale cloud growth, and increasing network demands continue to accelerate pressure across global internet infrastructure and IPv4 availability.

Brander Group will be attending meetings throughout the week to connect with carriers, ISPs, data center operators, investors, and enterprise organizations navigating the rapidly evolving connectivity landscape. ITW 2026 is expected to bring together major global organizations across telecommunications, cloud, and infrastructure, including Google Cloud, Microsoft, AT&T, Lumen Technologies, Verizon, Telia, Orange, Telefónica, and Equinix.

Monday, May 18: Industry Outlook & Infrastructure Growth

The opening day of ITW traditionally focuses on the state of the telecommunications industry and the evolving infrastructure supporting global connectivity.

Industry leaders are expected to discuss the continued growth of AI workloads, increased demand for scalable infrastructure, and the operational challenges facing providers as traffic volumes continue climbing worldwide.

Key networking sessions and executive meetings throughout the day will center around cloud expansion, global transport capacity, subsea infrastructure, and long-term connectivity planning.

ITW 2026 Attendees

Tuesday, May 19: Cloud, AI, and Network Expansion

As AI adoption accelerates, telecommunications providers and infrastructure companies continue adapting to support higher-density compute environments and large-scale data movement requirements.

Conversations throughout Tuesday are expected to focus heavily on AI infrastructure, cloud scaling strategies, and the increasing demand for IPv4 resources as organizations continue expanding operations globally.

Brander Group will be meeting with organizations to discuss:

• IPv4 acquisition and monetization strategies
• IPv4 leasing opportunities
• Long-term infrastructure planning
• Network growth initiatives
• Global connectivity partnerships
• Cloud and AI-driven demand trends

Wednesday, May 20: The Future of Global Connectivity

The second half of ITW shifts toward the long-term evolution of telecommunications infrastructure and operational strategy.

Industry discussions are expected to focus on network resiliency, infrastructure investment, interconnection growth, and the continued modernization of internet architecture supporting cloud and AI ecosystems.

As demand for scalable connectivity solutions continues to increase, strategic IPv4 management remains an important component of long-term network growth planning for operators worldwide.

Thursday, May 21: Closing & Industry Collaboration

The final day of ITW typically brings together operators, carriers, and infrastructure partners for final networking meetings and strategic discussions before the industry looks toward the remainder of 2026.

With AI infrastructure, cloud adoption, and global connectivity demands continuing to reshape the market, events like ITW remain an important opportunity for collaboration across the telecommunications ecosystem.

If you’ll be attending ITW 2026, the Brander Group team looks forward to connecting throughout the week in National Harbor.