SCTE Cable-Tec Expo® 2012—the industry’s engineering show of the year—hosts 10,000 attendees annually and provides the opportunity to discover and learn first-hand about the latest in cable telecommunications technology, products and services in one cost-effective setting.
SCTE Cable-Tec Expo® will be held at the Orange County Convention Center, Oct. 17-19, 2012, in Orlando, FL. Pre-conference and preview events will take place on Oct. 16 and technical workshops and sessions are scheduled for Oct. 16-19.
Attendees A wide variety of educational sessions, hands-on state-of-the-art exhibits and networking opportunities enable all levels of cable telecommunications technology experts to obtain the resources of technical information crucial to their company goals during Cable-Tec Expo.
Executive and mid-level attendees from the industry’s top operating companies attend Cable-Tec Expo and nearly 400 of the industry’s most prominent technology companies showcase their services and technologies. 80% of operating attendees represent decision makers & key influencers. Nearly 34% of operating attendees comprise of executive-level to director/vice president positions.
Attendees from nearly 55 countries rely on Cable-Tec Expo to experience all engineering, all the time. International presence during Cable-Tec Expo 2011 increased 21% over 2010 and included attendees from the following countries:
ARGENTINA
CHINA
ISRAEL
SPAIN
ARUBA
COLOMBIA
JAMAICA
St. Kitts
AUSTRALIA
COSTA RICA
JAPAN
SWEDEN
AUSTRIA
CURACAO
MEXICO
SWITZERLAND
BAHAMAS
DOMINICA
NETHERLANDS
TAIWAN
BELGIUM
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
NETHERLANDS ANTILLES
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
BELIZE
ECUADOR
PANAMA
TURKEY
BERMUDA
GERMANY
PARAGUAY
TURKS & CAICOS ISLS
BOLIVIA
GRENADA
PERU
UNITED KINGDOM
BRAZIL
GUATEMALA
PHILIPPINES
URUGUAY
CANADA
HONDURAS
POLAND
VENEZUELA
CAPE VERDE
HONG KONG
PUERTO RICO
VIRGIN ISLS USA
CAYMAN ISLANDS
HUNGARY
RUSSIA
CHILE
INDIA
SOUTH KOREA
Click here for detailed information on attendee demographics
Exhibits The Expo exhibit hall provides an invaluable learning environment which features “hands-on” instruction from nearly 400 technology companies. Exhibitors and attendees alike will discuss various cable telecommunications applications, products and services that technology delivers. Specialized pavilions highlight cutting-edge technology and an energy-focused showcase.
Exhibit opportunities for 2012 are available as well as a special early bird discount. Please click here for information on exhibiting. If you would like to receive exhibitor information please contact Eileen Sload, esload@scte.org.
Sessions/Technical Workshops & Call for Papers
In 2011 more than 70 individual presentations took place during SCTE Cable-Tec Expo®. With more than double the offerings provided in 2010, industry experts discussed such imminent issues as leveraging IPTV and untethered devices; powering improved services for business customers; and evolving networks to provide more capacity, greater reliability and more efficient operations.
This year’s program promises to continue the dynamic learning experience that Expo provides. Educational sessions and workshops will be chosen through a call for papers process by the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo® Program Committee, chaired by Jim Ludington, Executive Vice President, National Network Operations and Engineering, Time Warner Cable.
The Call for Papers for speaking opportunities during Cable-Tec Expo technical workshops is currently available. Interested speakers for the technical workshops and sessions may submit abstracts for consideration. Submissions must follow the guidelines noted in the Call for Papers. Six categories of topics being sought include: Business Services; Capacity Management; Network & Technical Operations; Smart Energy Management Initiative (SEMI); Engineering; and Wireless/WiFi. Submissions must be received by May 18, 2012.
About SCTE The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) is proud to serve as the technical and applied science leader for the cable telecommunications industry. Since its beginning in 1969, the Society has been dedicated to providing meaningful resources and programs for its members and the industry.
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