EXTON, Pa. — SCTE-ISBE announced Tuesday its Cable-Tec Expo 2020 will go ahead this year as a virtual event from October 12 to 16, marking the first-ever all-digital presentation of the cable technology tradeshow and conference.
The week-long virtual event will be free for all attendees thanks to presenting sponsors Charter Communications, Comcast, Cox Communications and the SCTE Foundation. The virtual format will enable a larger, more diverse group of professionals to take part in the event from their homes and offices around the world, says the news release.
The educational portion of the show, the Fall Technical Forum, will draw on a record 267 thought leadership abstracts exploring artificial intelligence, operational transformation, advancements to cable’s 10G platform, lessons learned from Covid-19, and more. In addition, Cable-Tec Expo 2020 will feature a thought-provoking general session, future-focused presentations in the Imagine Zone, an interactive exhibitor gallery, and the annual SCTE-ISBE awards celebration.
The SCTE Foundation will support the virtual education portion of Expo 2020 and will partner with various educational facilities and minority universities to provide free educational invitations, facilitate interactions between students and executives, and create internships and career opportunities.
“Cable-Tec Expo plays a vital role for the industry. We’re looking forward to expanding its reach in 2020 with a fully immersive, interactive virtual format,” said Tony Werner, president of technology, product, experience at Comcast Cable. “Cable-Tec Expo gives professionals in our industry a platform to share their insights, learn from one another and allied industries, and shape the future in an increasingly connected world. We’re confident this year will be no exception.”
“The move to a virtual event is a tangible demonstration of the power of connectivity. Though there is undeniable value in meeting face-to-face, the increasingly global nature of our industry and the day-to-day demands placed on cable operators have made it difficult for some to attend in previous years,” said Tom Adams, executive vice-president of field operations for Charter Communications and chair of the SCTE-ISBE board of directors. “The cable industry is built on a culture of resiliency and innovation. A virtual Cable-Tec Expo will not only allow us to come together despite current global circumstances, it will also enable more of our colleagues to participate.”
Cable-Tec Expo 2020 had been scheduled to take place in October at the Colorado Convention Center, which last month was designated as a temporary medical facility for the remainder of the year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
For more information about the Cable-Tec Expo 2020 virtual event, please visit expo.scte.org.
