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\"STAC<\/a>STAC 2026<\/a>, Canada’s premier tower industry event, will be taking place April 21 – 22, 2026 at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I am a long time supporter<\/a> of the annual STAC Conference & Exhibition. The event is the annual gathering of the Structure, Tower and Antenna Council<\/a>, a group administered within the Canadian Telecommunications Association<\/a>. <\/p>\n

STAC 2026 marks the event’s 10th anniversary, bringing together the people who physically construct Canada’s telecommunications networks. As I have written before<\/a>, I’m somewhat jealous of construction workers, the people who actually build our network infrastructure. At the end of a shift, those workers can see what they accomplished. That is a huge advantage over the kinds of longer-range jobs that I have had. There has to be a special kind of job satisfaction to be able to see what actually got accomplished at the end of a shift or work day.<\/p>\n

As in previous years, STAC 2026 will be dedicated to tower safety in Canada. The annual STAC conference is a vibrant forum for sharing crucial insights and best practices, vital to maintaining Canada’s renowned tower safety record. Located at Ottawa’s landmark Chateau Laurier just steps from Parliament Hill, STAC 2026 is expected to unite more than 300 professionals from across Canada\u2019s communications and tower industry, spanning wireless carriers, broadcasters, engineers, contractors, manufacturers, landowners, safety equipment suppliers, and safety trainers, among others. <\/p>\n

STAC 2026 represents an opportunity for them to convene, interact, celebrate successes, and learn from each other. This year\u2019s Ottawa venue presents a unique opportunity to showcase Canada\u2019s tower industry in the city where national conversations on telecommunications and infrastructure policy take shape. The day before the main event, there will be a networking luncheon for the Women of STAC Committee on April 20. The Women of STAC Committee is hosting a Welcome Reception for all delegates that evening at 6:00pm. <\/p>\n

Let me encourage you to register<\/a> now! Early bird registration<\/a> pricing is available until January 23. <\/p>\n

STAC<\/a> and the STAC 2026 Conference & Exhibition are administered by the Canadian Telecommunications Association<\/a>, dedicated to building a better future for Canadians through connectivity. Through its advocacy initiatives, research, and events, the Association works to promote the importance of telecommunications to Canada\u2019s economic growth and social development and advocate for policies that foster investment, innovation, and positive outcomes for consumers. In addition to STAC, the Association also facilitates industry initiatives, such as the Mobile Giving Foundation Canada<\/a>, Canadian Common Short Codes<\/a>, and wirelessaccessibility.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

STAC 2026, Canada’s premier tower industry event, will be taking place April 21 – 22, 2026 at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier. I am a long time supporter of the annual STAC Conference & Exhibition. The event is the annual gathering of the Structure, Tower and Antenna Council, a group administered within the Canadian Telecommunications Association. …<\/p>\n

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