Summit 2026

Here’s why eyes will be on the Multifamily Town Hall during Broadband Communities Summit in Houston on August 26, sponsored by AT&T Connected Communities.

The Multifamily Town Hall at 11:30 a.m. on August 26 will be one to watch, according to Valerie Sargent.

Sargent, who serves as a multifamily correspondent and advisor for Broadband Communities Summit, said the discussions during the Multifamily Town Hall can often foreshadow and influence later policy discussions and legal leader panels during the Summit’s multifamily track.

This year, the town hall discussion will be moderated by Matt Ames, a partner at law firm Hubacher Ames & Taylor.

Ames will oversee a discussion including Elizabeth Parks, the president and CMO of Parks Associates, and Dom Beveridge, the founder of 20 for 20.

Sargent said Parks will share some of the incredible research and statistics uncovered during the past year regarding industry trends.

Specifically, Parks and Beveridge will dive into shared challenges faced by owners, operators, and partners working within the rental housing industry.

“I think that’s really where people get some good information to take back,” she said.

Click here to listen to the discussion with Valerie Sargent on Apple Podcasts

Attendees can walk away with a fresh update about what residents want and what the multifamily industry is focused on right now, Sargent added.

“Some of the most important information that our owners need”

Regarding the rest of the multifamily track, which stretches across two days in Houston at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Sargent said she’s also excited for the legal sessions.

“I think it’s probably some of the most important information that our owners need,” she said.

The legal leaders panel on August 27, “Navigating Broadband Regulation Without Creating Operational Chaos” sponsored by DIRECTV, will dive into compliance risks, unintended consequences, and legal blind spots.

The panel, moderated by Linda Willey, VP of business services for Camden Property Trust, will focus on how to anticipate regulatory change without disrupting operations.

Joining Willey on stage will be Kate Luthy of AT&T (Assistant VP, Senior Legal), Sue Weiske of Spectrum Community Solutions (VP & Assoc. General Counsel), Ryan Graney, an attorney with the law firm Davis Craig, and Art Hubacher, a managing member with the law firm Hubacher Ames & Taylor.

To view the full multifamily track for Broadband Communities 2026, along with the rest of the agenda, visit the event’s website or register here to get tickets!

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