The association’s trademark event is the RTIME, which is attended by more than 2,400 attendees representing rural telecommunications companies across the country. The meeting offers educational seminars, keynote addresses and roundtables that examine today’s telco issues. Association business is also conducted. EXPO ’17, the largest NTCA expo, is held during RTIME and attracts nearly 100 exhibitors.

Intelligent Community Forum senior analyst Dr. Norman Jacknis will be speaking for ICF at a panel on "The Virtual Metropolis" during this year's RTIME.