Mayor Graham Richard will provide welcoming remarks at the Midwest Telecom Expo at around 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, October 24. The conference runs today through October 25 at the Grand Wayne Center.

The Midwest Telecom Expo brings together more than 800 technology professionals from across the country. The event is organized by the Indiana Telecommunications Association.

“We are pleased to once again be the host city for the Midwest Telecom Expo,” said Mayor Richard. “Fort Wayne is a technology leader. We look forward to sharing some of our successes. Fiber-to-the-premises and broadband technology enhance services for residents as we use innovative techniques to attract jobs and businesses to our community.”