Cable One, Charter, Cox and Liberty Latin America execs among headliners for TechExpo24

The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE®), a subsidiary of CableLabs®, announces the headliner speakers for SCTE TechExpo24, which will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, September 24-26, 2024.

On Tuesday morning, September 24, SCTE President & CEO Maria Popo will be kicking off things on the main stage, sharing the strategy and vision for SCTE. During day one headliners, the industry will celebrate the achievements of the outstanding individuals from the year, including SCTE Member of the Year.

Opening day headliners will set the bold vision to shape the world of broadband connectivity and the workforce powering it, featuring CableLabs President and CEO Phil McKinney and the Co-chairs of this year’s TechExpo, Cox Communications President Mark Greatrex and President and CEO of Liberty Latin America Balan Nair.

Appearing together to discuss workforce development, following Greatrex and Nair, will be Cable One Chair of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer Julia Laulis as well as Cable One’s recently appointed Chief Operating Officer Ken Johnson, who previously served as the company’s Chief Tech-nology & Innovation Officer. Rounding out the headliners on day one of TechExpo24 will be Deloitte Global Future of Work Leader Nicole Scoble-Williams, who will share her passion for making work better for humans and making humans better at work, using technology to enable and elevate human experiences, performance, and outcomes.

Taking to the main stage on Wednesday, September 25, will be a CTO Townhall set to include Charter Communications Executive Vice President, Connectivity Technology, Justin Colwell; Cox Communications Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Len Barlik; and Comcast Cable President, Technology, Product and Experience, Charlie Herrin. Day two will also feature a Chief Strategy Officer panel. Additional headliners to be announced.

New & notable

With more than three months remaining prior to the show, organizers have confirmed that the floor is more than 80% occupied, with 235 companies confirmed, including 27 new exhibitors. AI is prolific on the agenda and a dedicated “AI Zone” will make its debut this year, with content appearing on two stages on the show floor, the Tech Talk Stage and The Loft.

There are 11 Wireline Network Evolution sessions on tap and Wireless & Convergence sessions will focus on several seamless connectivity topics. Other tracks include AI & Automation; Operations, Construction & Network Planning; Network-as-a-Service (NaaS); Security & Privacy; Growth & Transformation; Technology Policy; and the new Human Factor track, to cover culture and workforce development issues.

A brand new TV studio is making its debut on the exhibit floor, including a press lounge and two briefing rooms for press and analysts to work, recharge, and conduct press briefings. Paid interview opportunities are available to exhibitors and attendees can look forward to a video montage of each day’s key highlights, news, and developments.

Read the full press release here.

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