The future of broadband will be defined by the decisions we make now on access network evolution, customer experience, automation, security and spectrum.
At CableLabs Tech Summit 2026, industry leaders will come together to align on those decisions. Built around the Technology Vision, Tech Summit is where strategy meets execution, bringing member operators and vendor partners together for practical discussions that move innovation from roadmap to reality.
Why Attend CableLabs Tech Summit?
Tech Summit builds on the successful foundation of its predecessor, Winter Conference. Offering private, practical sessions designed to accelerate collaboration and scale what works, attendees will:
- Explore the Technology Vision for the industry and the technologies that define it.
- Connect with fellow experts in strategic, solutions-oriented conversations.
- Leave with clear next steps that translate directly into operational and engineering roadmaps to future-proof your networks.
This year’s program is organized around four themes that directly impact customer experience and operational success:
- Modernizing the in-home experience
- Securing next-generation networks
- Building tomorrow’s access networks
- Creating intelligently automated networks
Across these themes, sessions will highlight the critical questions shaping our industry and address their impact on user experience:
- How do we ensure the connected home experience keeps pace with evolving devices and use cases?
- How do we build networks that are secure, resilient and prepared for ever-present, long-term threats?
- What capabilities must access networks support, not just today, but for the next generation of people, businesses and use cases?
- How can intelligent automation improve both operational efficiency and customer satisfaction?
Here’s a closer look at the insights attendees will gain in two full days of expert-led discussions.
Modernizing the In-Home Experience
The home is now a high-performance digital environment, and user expectations continue to rise. Explore practical approaches for delivering faster, more reliable and more adaptive connectivity experiences while simplifying operations behind the scenes. Sessions include:
- Differentiating on Reliability: How to Measure, Maximize and Message It — Explore how operators can define metrics that matter, implement best practices to maximize performance and communicate reliability in ways consumers understand.
Securing Next-Generation Networks
As networks power everything from remote work to critical infrastructure, resilience is non-negotiable and security must be foundational. Sessions in this track will explore threat mitigation, secure architectures and strategies for embedding resilience into next-generation network design. Gain clear direction on building secure-by-design networks that safeguard customers and operators alike, prepared for both today’s realities and tomorrow’s risks. Sessions include:
- Cryptographic Resilience: The Next Chapter for DOCSIS® Network Security — Understand how evolving cryptographic strategies strengthen protection across DOCSIS networks and prepare infrastructure for emerging and long-term threats.
Building Tomorrow’s Access Networks
The future of broadband depends on scalable, high-capacity access infrastructure that can support innovation for decades to come. Sessions across this theme address plant upgrades, performance optimization and the engineering considerations needed to support future growth. Benefit from clear guidance on evolving access networks to meet rising demand while creating a platform that stands ready for what’s next. Sessions include:
- HFC Evolution: From DOCSIS® 4.0 Technology to 3 GHz and Beyond — Dive into the future of Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC), including spectrum expansion and architectural advancements that enable greater capacity, flexibility and scalability.
Intelligently Automated Networks
Automation is no longer optional. Smarter networks drive efficiency, reliability and improved customer outcomes. Through AI, analytics and automation frameworks, this track explores how to improve operational efficiency, enable predictive maintenance, accelerate issue resolution, and enhance customer experiences through proactive network management. Take away proven strategies for deploying intelligent systems that benefit both operators and end users. Sessions include:
- AI Networking: Transforming Operations and Customer Experiences — Explore how AI-driven insights can streamline operations, reduce troubleshooting time and enable proactive, personalized customer support.
Policy and Industry Alignment
Technology does not evolve in a vacuum; strategy must account for regulatory realities. Join us for:
- Navigating Washington: Policy Forces Shaping the Broadband Industry — In this general session, understand the regulatory and policy dynamics influencing broadband investment, spectrum allocation and deployment strategies, and how to position your organization for success amid shifting federal priorities.
Additional sessions explore mobile optionality over HFC, scaling fiber to the premises (FTTP) efficiently, intelligence at the edge, reliability as a competitive differentiator and experience-driven network investment.
Beyond individual sessions, Tech Summit creates space for candid, private discussions that move ideas into action. Designed for collaboration and peer exchange, sessions are practical and execution-focused, helping the industry scale what works.
Keynote Speaker: WSJ’s Joanna Stern
Joanna Stern, an Emmy Award-winning journalist and one of the most respected voices in personal technology today, will join the speaker lineup to deliver the keynote.
As a senior personal technology columnist for The Wall Street Journal, Joanna blends deep reporting with creativity, producing columns and videos that make complex topics accessible and entertaining. Her upcoming book, “I AM NOT A ROBOT,” explores the impact of AI on daily life by chronicling a year in which she let artificial intelligence infiltrate nearly every aspect of her world. Throughout her career, Joanna has earned numerous honors, including Gerald Loeb Awards for her innovative journalism.
Register Today to Join the Conversation
The conversations shaping tomorrow’s broadband networks start at CableLabs Tech Summit. View the agenda and speaker lineup, and make plans to join us for this private, practical forum designed to move ideas into action.
We look forward to seeing you in April!