Thank You for Making TPRC54 a Success!
TPRC54 brought together researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, legal experts, and students in Washington, D.C., for three days of thought-provoking discussions on the most pressing issues in telecommunications and technology policy. This page provides information about the TPRC54 program, speakers, sessions, and other conference activities for those who attended or would like to explore what the conference offered. While TPRC54 has now concluded, we invite you to join us for TPRC55, September 23–25, 2027, for another opportunity to share research, exchange ideas, and connect with the TPRC community. The TPRC55 Call for Papers will be announced in mid-January 2027—stay tuned for details!
TPRC54 Agenda at a Glance
Thursday, September 24, 2026
9:00 am Graduate Student Workshop (by invitation)
9:00 am Pre-conference Full-day Tutorial, “Identity Online: Shaping governance through digital identifiers” (RSVP please)
2:00 pm Pre-conference Half-day Tutorial, “Informing Data-Driven Broadband Policy: Tools for Policymakers, Scholars, and Advocates” (RSVP please)
6:00 pm Dinner Meet up at Guapo’s Cocina & Bar, 4515 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC
Friday, September 25, 2026
7:45 am Coffee and Registration
9:00 am Paper Sessions
10:45 am Plenary Session: The Hon. Anna Gomez, Commissioner, FCC with introduction by Lisa Kohn, Director of Public Policy, Amazon
11:30 am Coffee Break
11:45 am Panel Sessions
1:00 pm Networking Lunch
2:00 pm Paper Sessions
3:30 pm Coffee Break and Networking sponsored
4:00 pm Paper Sessions
5:45 pm Poster Session and Reception
6:30 pm Dinner and Fireside Chat: Austin Bonner, Partner, HWG LLP with Tom Power, Big Star, LLC
Saturday, September 26, 2026
8:30 am Registration and Coffee
9:00 am Paper Sessions
10:35 am Coffee Break and Networking
11:00 am Paper Sessions
12:45 pm Lunch, Awards and Recognitions
2:00 pm Paper Sessions
3:30 pm Coffee Break and Networking
4:00 pm Panel Sessions
5:15 pm Farewell Snacks
Pre-Conference Events
Thursday, September 24, 2026
The TPRC54 Graduate Student Workshop offers graduate students the opportunity to present their research, receive feedback from experienced scholars, and connect with peers in a collaborative setting. Held as a half-day pre-conference event on Thursday, September 24, the workshop is open by invitation only to selected applicants and includes complimentary registration to TPRC54.
Kick off TPRC54 with one of two complimentary pre-conference tutorials. Available at no additional cost to all registered attendees, these sessions feature a full-day tutorial on digital identity governance and a half-day tutorial on innovative tools for broadband policy analysis.
Dinner Meet Up
Start your TPRC54 experience by joining fellow attendees for an informal dinner at Guapo's Mexican Cocina & Bar, located just a few blocks from American University Washington College of Law. Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m., and attendees are welcome to purchase their own food and beverages. It's a great opportunity to meet colleagues, reconnect with friends, and network before the conference officially begins.
Conference Program Elements
Our paper and poster sessions showcase innovative work from scholars and practitioners around the world, covering a wide range of timely topics. Browse the full schedule to discover the presentations that interest you most.
TPRC54 panel sessions bring together diverse perspectives to examine emerging challenges and opportunities. Explore the full lineup to see which conversations you won't want to miss.
Hear from distinguished leaders and thought-provoking voices during TPRC54's keynote presentations, held over Friday's conference meals. Stay tuned as keynote speakers are announced and plan to join us for these special sessions.
Networking
One of the hallmarks of TPRC is the opportunity to connect with colleagues from around the world. Whether over coffee breaks, shared meals, or the Friday evening cocktail reception, you'll have plenty of time to exchange ideas, build new collaborations, and reconnect with friends and peers throughout the conference.