Denver Hosts Local & National Industry Events in October

October is a busy month in the cable industry.  As Q4 hits, year-long goals come into the home stretch - and planning begins for 2010.  This year, WICT RM members will have even more to keep them busy in October, as Denver plays host to a number of compelling local and national industry events.  Here's a rundown on all the events headed our way.

From the Rise of Broadband Video and the Future of Digital Media to seminars on personal branding to a full slate of programs during Cable Connection Week, there is a personal and professional program for everyone.  Read more to learn about October's line up of programs. We look forward to connecting with you at one of October's cable events!

Monday, October 12th, 2:30pm - 8:00pm -- The Cable Center
The WICT Rocky Mountain Tech It Out leadership has secured WICT RM members a discounted registration fee for The Rise of Broadband Video and the Future of Digital Media.  This special event will examine the emerging video marketplace, and discuss the opportunities for disruptive innovation, the nature of the changing business models and the public policy responses.  Newly appointed FCC Commissioner Meredith Baker will deliver the keynote address in her first Denver appearance.  The rest of the agenda is rich in topic and speakers, featuring experts from companies such as Liberty Global, NBCU, ZillionTV, Comcast and Time Warner.  If you have a few hours and $25, put this event on your calendar and
Click Here to Register.

Wednesday, October 21, 11:30-1:30pm -- Comcast Media Center
The WICT RM programming committee has put together a terrific event about personal leadership and branding  -- just in time to get ready for Cable Connection Week.  Join us for this lunch & learn session and walk away knowing how developing a strong personal brand attracts opportunities and recognition.  This program is for anyone and everyone looking to maximize their strengths, experiences and values to create and manage their desired reputation.  Personal branding is about being compelling and relevant to the right audience, and recognized speaker, writer, brand strategist and chief marketing officer, Lida Citroën will show you how you can create and maintain a powerful leadership brand.  Click Here to Register.

Wednesday, October 28th, 7:30 am - 9:15 am -- Hyatt Regency Convention Center
WICT National is coming to town for Cable Connection and will be hosting a breakfast focused on cable technology as a career.  This panel will feature some of the top technology leaders in the industry, including a number of our very own WICT RM members:Jenifer Cistola, Vice President, Cable Information Services, Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.; Marwan Fawaz, Chief Technology Officer & Executive Vice President, Charter Communications; Charlotte Field, Senior Vice President, Systems Engineering, Comcast - Headquarters; and Rebecca Rusk Lim, Senior Director, Internet & Interactive TV, Starz Entertainment.  The panel will be most engaging, but I've got an extra reason to take advantage of the WICT RM discounted rate of $75 to attend this breakfast - come meet WICT's new President & CEO Maria Brennan in her Denver debut.  Register Now by downloading the event registration form here.


*WICT recognizes Bright House Networks as our 2009 presenting partner of  WICT Tech it Out


Sunday, October 25th - Friday, October 30th -- Colorado Convention Center
Aside from these two fantastic WICT events, there is a whole lot more cable going on when the Fall Cable Connection events come to town.  There are learning and networking opportunities across most functional areas of the business.   Here's a quick list of the events coming to town.  For details on any of these events, please visit http://www.ncta.com/IndustryEvents.aspx.

  • CTAM Summit, Sunday, October 25 - Tuesday, October 27

  • ACC Forum, Monday, October 26 - Wednesday, October 28

  • NAMIC Annual Conference, Monday, October 26 - Wednesday, October 28

  • SCTE Cable TEC Expo®, Wednesday, October 28 - Friday, October 30

  • Cable Positive Presents...Positively Cable, Sunday evening, October 25

  • ACC Beacon Awards, Monday evening, October 26

  • Cable Center Hall of Fame Celebration, Tuesday evening, October 27

  • Kaitz Annual Dinner, Wednesday evening, October 28


Hope to see you at one or more of these great events!  Happy October!

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Last Updated on Sunday, 11 October 2009 00:34

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