The National Association for State Relay Administration (NASRA) and the Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program Association (TEDPA) are pleased to announce their inaugural joint conference. This landmark event unites state Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) administrators, equipment distribution partners, federal representatives, and industry stakeholders to discuss critical policies, regulations, funding, and emerging technologies.

    By fostering collaboration between relay services and equipment vendors, the conference aims to advance equal telecommunications access for individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing, or speech disabled. The event will be held November 2–5, 2026, at the Westin in St. Louis, Missouri, followed by the iTRS Council open meeting on November 6th.

    Draft Agenda

    Sunday, September 8, 2024
     

    After 3:00 pm

    Exhibitor Set-Up

    4:30-5:30 pm

    Conference Registration

    Monday, September 9, 2024
     

    8:00am-5:00pm

    Exhibits Open

    7:30am-8:30am

    Breakfast (Included in Registration)

    7:30am-8:30am

    Conference Registration

    8:30am-9:00am

    Welcome and Keynote Speaker

    9:00am-10:00am

    FCC Presentation

    10:00am-10:30am

    Refreshment Break

    10:30am-12pm

    Speed Networking Session #1 

    12pm-1pm

    Lunch (Included in Registration)

    1pm-2:30pm

    Speed Networking Session #2

    2:30pm-3:00pm

    Refreshment Break by Hamilton Relay

    3:00pm-4:00pm

    Direct Video Communication

    4:00pm-5:00pm

     

    6:00pm-9:00pm

    The Global Trends of Telecom Access

     

    Winner’s Circle Event (Included in Registration)

     

    Tuesday, September 10, 2024
     

    8:00am-3:00pm

    Exhibits Open

    7:30am-8:30am

    Breakfast (Included in Registration)

    8:30am-9:30am

    9:30am-10:30am

    Outreach Strategies by States

    The Dawn of Artificial Intelligence Services

    10:30am-11:00am

    Refreshment Break

    11:00am-12:00pm

    The Next Step for The Emerging STS

    12:00pm-1:00pm

    Lunch (Included in Registration)

    1:00pm-2:00pm

    Relay Fund for Artificial Intelligence

    2:00pm-2:45pm

    2:45pm-3:00pm

    Roadmap of Digital Transition

    Closing Remarks

    3:30pm-3:30pm

    Refreshment Break

    3:30pm-5:00pm

    Closed Session for Members only

    6:00pm-9:00pm

    NASRA Members only Dinner

    Wednesday, September 11, 2024
     

    7:30 am – 8:30 am

    NASRA Members Only Breakfast