# SCTE Cable-Tec Expo

- Dates: 29 September 2026 to 1 October 2026
- Location: Atlanta, United States
- Organiser: SCTE
- Industry: Media & Entertainment
- Expected attendance: 9,800

## About

SCTE TechExpo 26 is the largest broadband event in the Americas, focusing on the future of connectivity, AI, convergence, and technologies for seamless experiences across various networks. It brings together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://techexpo.scte.org/)
- [Registration](https://techexpo.scte.org/register/)
- [Agenda](https://techexpo.scte.org/agenda/)
- [Call for speakers](https://techexpo.scte.org/call-for-content-2026/) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- Shifting from Bandwidth Delivery to Experience Assurance
- Operationalizing AI at Scale
- Turning Networks into Platforms for Growth

## Speakers

- Shamim Akhtar, Global Network Architecture & Technology Strategy, Apple
- Rob Alderfer, Vice President of Technology Policy, Charter Communications
- Lori Ames, Senior Vice President, Network Infrastructure & Operations, T-Mobile
- Matt Anderson, Global Market Lead Telecom Industry, Google Cloud
- Bob Carrick, Global Director Field Strategy, Calix
- Pablo Castillo, Director of Innovation and Techology, izzi
- George Cave, Principal Architect, Cox Communications
- Matthew Chappell, Senior Lead Wireless Engineer, Cox Communications
- Leo Chely, Senior Software Engineer, CableLabs
- Claire Chung, Product Manager, Spectrum
- Tadeusz Ciesielski, Principal Architect, Vecima Networks
- Henk Coetzee, Director M&E Architecture, Liberty Global
- Megan Collins, AI/ML Engineer, CableLabs
- Justin Colwell, Executive Vice President, Technology Strategy & Innovation, Spectrum
- Bryan Countryman, Sr. Director of Network Engineering, Bluestream Fiber

## Sponsors and partners

- FBR Solutions
- FIBER TECH GROUP PTE. LTD
- Fiberfox America, Inc
- Fibertronics, Inc
- FIS-Fiber Instrument Sales
- Flagger Force
- Fortaegis
- Full Circle Fiber
- Galloway
- GCG
- Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd
- General Machine Products

## Where to stay

- **Origin Hotel Atlanta**: 360 m from the venue, 166 Pryor Street, Atlanta, 30303
  - [Hotel website](https://www.originhotel.com/hotels/atlanta/hotel-downtown-atlanta)
- **The Candler Hotel Atlanta, Curio Collection by Hilton**: 880 m from the venue, 127 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, 30303
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/atlcdqq-the-candler-hotel-atlanta/)
  - Phone: +1 404 523 1200
- **Residence Inn Atlanta Downtown**: 910 m from the venue, 134 Peachtree Street Northwest, Atlanta, 30303
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/atldt)
  - Phone: +1 404-522-0950
- **Home2 Suites**: 940 m from the venue, 87 Cone Street Northwest, Atlanta, 30303
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/atldwht-home2-suites-atlanta-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 404-965-7992
- **Barclay Hotel Atlanta Downtown**: 940 m from the venue, 89 Luckie Street Northwest, Atlanta, 30303
  - [Hotel website](http://www.atlantadowntowninn.com)
  - Phone: +1-404-524-7991
- **Glenn Hotel, Autograph Collection**: 1.0 km from the venue, 110 Marietta Street Northwest, Atlanta, 30303
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/atlak-glenn-hotel-autograph-collection/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 404-521-2250
- **Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Downtown**: 1.0 km from the venue, 111 Cone Street Northwest, Atlanta, 30303
- **Courtyard Atlanta Downtown**: 1.0 km from the venue, 133 Carnegie Way Northwest, Atlanta, 30303
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/atldo-courtyard-atlanta-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 404-222-2416

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/scte-cable-tec-expo-atlanta/