BICSI Winter 2026

18-22 January 2026
Orlando World Center Marriott

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Help Create the Foundations for the Future

At BICSI Winter 2026, you can help build the foundations for the future! This industry-leading Conference will feature myriad ways to gain essential information and communications technology (ICT) knowledge and learn new skills that can be embraced by the current workforce, as well as inspire future generations in the industry.

Book Your Stay

Secure your hotel room early to save at the Orlando World Center Marriott. The deadline for reduced rates is Monday, 29 December 2025.

Set Your Sights for BICSI Winter 2026

As the preeminent ICT global authority, BICSI is offering Foundations for the Future of telecommunications – an essential event for you and your career.

Show off Your Emerging Technology

BICSI is looking for exhibitors to showcase exciting and innovative products and/or services to connect the world of ICT. Contact Courtney Best Nalls, cnalls@bicsi.org, for more information.

Why Attend?

BICSI Winter 2026 will feature an array of exciting experiences:

Gain Insights:

Hear from top-tier keynote speakers and technical experts, delivering effective knowledge you can use right away.

Advance Your Career:

Earn new certifications, learn about career paths, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving field.

Network With Professionals and Industry Leaders:

Take advantage of multiple networking opportunities to expand your connections..

Earn CECs:

Learn, get certified, and stay ahead of the curve with sessions that go toward your continuing education with BICSI.

Hands-on Learning:

Experience real-world applications and new technologies through demonstrations, lectures, and within the Exhibit Hall.

Access Cutting-edge Technology:

Be among the first to see and test new products, tools, and services designed to improve your current and future work.

Speaker Showcase

Holly Ransom is a global authority on leadership, change, and high-performance cultures. As CEO of Emergent Global, she advises Fortune 500 companies, governments, elite sporting teams, and leading brands like Microsoft®, Virgin, and P&G on building future-ready teams and navigating disruption.

A highly sought-after keynote speaker, dynamic emcee, and master interviewer, Holly has captivated audiences across 25-plus countries and has been trusted by brands such as Coca-Cola, Google, Mastercard, and EY to elevate their most critical events. She's interviewed icons like former President Barack Obama, Sir Richard Branson, Brené Brown, Venus Williams, and Matthew McConaughey, turning every exchange into a leadership masterclass.

Holly is a Fulbright Scholar, a Harvard Kennedy School graduate, and the best-selling author of The Leading Edge. She is also the co-founder of Energy Disruptors: UNITE, a three-time Best Conference winner.

Emcee Holly Ransom

CEO of Emergent Global, Speaker, Interviewer, & Emcee

EARN YOUR CECs at ICT DIRECT WINTER 2026

Conferences are an ideal time to earn the continuing education credits (CECs) you need for credential recertification. For RCDD^®s, attending this Conference fulfills the Conference attendance requirement for recertification.

All BICSI credential holders will receive 12 CECs for attending the virtual Conference. All CECs earned from ICT Direct Winter 2026 attendance will appear on your transcript approximately 30 business days after the close of the Conference.

PLEASE NOTE: Those who choose to attend both ICT Direct Winter 2026 AND the BICSI Winter 2026 will only receive CECs for ONE of the events. You will not receive credit for both events. Please click here for more information on the BICSI Winter 2026 CEC Policy.

BICSI encourages you to take full advantage of the Conference educational sessions to fulfill your CECs and conference credit requirements. To be awarded CECs, the first step is to log into the Conference platform. We ask that you enjoy the Conference, attend sessions, and rewatch any events you desire. You have until 31 March 2026 to log in and view any content you are interested in. As a responsibility of the professional ethics tenant, credential holders agree to continuing education to meet credential renewal requirements.

Why Earn a BICSI Credential?

BICSI credentials are globally recognized as the premier standard of professional ICT industry-related certifications. Our programs are developed with the forward-thinking mindset of globally diverse subject matter experts, engaging in real-life case studies and practical applications.

Value to You

Enhances your reputation because you are meeting knowledge and skills requirements for your position.
Shows you embrace lifelong learning and continuing education.
Designates mastery of ICT cabling infrastructure knowledge.
Conveys confidence because you have achieved a globally recognized certification.