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May 13, 2024

CableLabs Principal Architect, Kevin Noll, to Speak at Cable Next-Gen Europe 2024

Kevin Noll will join a panel of experts to discuss how the industry can embrace the co-existence of cable and fiber in the “It’s All About Access” session at the upcoming Cable Next-Gen Europe Digital Symposium. The virtual session (Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 12:00 p.m. BST) will examine where the industry stands regarding network evolution efforts toward agnostic and interoperable access networks and DOCSIS-PON co-existence. For more information on The Cable Next-Gen Europe digital symposium or to register for the event, please visit the registration page here.

May 10, 2024

Spectrum Week Taps CableLabs for Data Sharing, Collaboration Models and Spectrum Strategy Expertise

CableLabs’ Jessica Almond, David Debrecht and Mark Walker are featured speakers during Spectrum Week. David Debrecht, Vice President of Wireless Technologies, will speak on Tuesday, May 14 at 11:15 a.m ET during the SWIFT + SpectrumX Data Sharing Research Panel. Mark Walker, Vice President of Technology Policy, is speaking on Wednesday, May 15 at 2:30 p.m. ET about SpectrumX: Collaboration Models. Jessica Almond, Director of Technology Policy, will speak on Friday, May 17 during the National Spectrum Strategy Workshop. The National Science Foundation’s Spectrum Week brings together six major spectrum events including breakout sessions, poster sessions, a career fair and

May 8, 2024

IEEE ICC 2024 Conference Highlights Expert Panels and Presentations with Lead CableLabs Technologists

The 2024 IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC) is gearing up to host a myriad of industry experts and thought leaders in communications technology. With a focus on cutting-edge research and innovation, the conference promises to be a hub of insightful discussions and networking opportunities. David Debrecht, CableLabs VP of Wireless Technologies, will sit in on the Executive Forum panel, adding his expertise to the discussions around OPEN RAN: Now and in the Future on Wednesday, June 12, 2:30-4:00 p.m. ET. Dr. Steve Jia, Fellow and Director of Advanced Optical Technologies at CableLabs, will moderate Industry Panel 7: Evolving PON to a Converged

May 2, 2024

CableLabs Director of Technology Policy to Join Virtual Panel at FCBA’s Third Annual Cybersecurity CLE

CableLabs is proud to announce Jessica Almond will be joining a panel at the upcoming Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA) Third Annual Cybersecurity Continuing Legal Education (CLE) event on May 9, 2024 (12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. EDT). She will join Debra Jordan, Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, FCC as well as experts from NCTA, NIST, the Consumer Technology Association, Consumer Reports, Samsung Electronics America, and more, to discuss The FCC’s New Consumer IoT Security Trust Mark Program. For additional information on CableLabs contributions to cybersecurity, read more here.

May 2, 2024

CableLabs Subsidiary Gridmetrics to Join Grid Reliability Panel at Upcoming IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) T&D Conference

Gridmetrics President Scott Caruso will be joining a panel on electric vehicles and their impact on grid reliability at the upcoming IEEE TES T&D Show. The panel, which will be held on May 7, 2024 (1:00-3:00 p.m. PDT) in Anaheim, will highlight the breakthrough broadband-enabled continuous point-on-wave platform developed by Gridmerics for delivering insights to mitigate EV charging grid reliability impacts. For more information about the panel, conference, and IEEE’s focus on “accelerating the grid to tomorrow,” see the full webpage here. Learn more about Gridmetrics.

April 29, 2024

CableLabs’ Phil McKinney and Mark Bridges Honored in 2024 Cablefax 100 List

Cablefax 100 celebrates the most influential executives whose leadership takes the media, cable and broadband industry to new heights. This year’s honorees include Phil McKinney, President and CEO, who pushes for innovation and investment that is felt inside and outside the industry. Mark Bridges, SVP & CTO, was recognized for driving industry alignment for a long-term strategy with a renewed focus on network evolution to transform the connectivity experience. Read their profiles and more by visiting the full Cablefax 100 list here.

April 22, 2024

CableLabs Distinguished Technologist to Give Keynote at CHISIC Design Workshop at IEEE Custom Integrated Circuits Conference

CableLabs is pleased to announce that Jason Rupe, distinguished technologist, will be a keynote speaker for the upcoming Chiplets Solutions for Custom IC Design Workshop at the IEEE Custom Integrated Circuits Conference, a premier conference devoted to IC development, hosted in Denver on April 25. Jason’s keynote (11:00 a.m. MST) will address the reliable use of Chiplets Solutions. If you’d like to learn more about the session, please see the event program here.

April 16, 2024

Join CableLabs at the Virtual SCTE Rocky Mountain Chapter Webinar: Insights Into Proactive Network Maintenance

Jason Rupe, Distinguished Technologist at CableLabs, will join a distinguished virtual panel on April 25 at 4:00 p.m. MT to discuss Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) and enhancing network performance and reliability. Learn about AI-driven insights and innovative approaches to proactively identify and mitigate potential network issues, ensuring uninterrupted operations. Register here to gain practical insights and learn about the benefits for implementing PNM initiatives to minimize downtime, optimize performance and maximize user satisfaction.

April 8, 2024

Pennsylvania Broadband Summit 2024 to Explore AI and Automation

On April 10 and 11, 2024, the Pennsylvania Broadband Summit, a premier two-day educational event, will be hosted jointly by BCAP (Broadband Cable Association of Pennsylvania) and the Pennsylvania Cable and Telecommunications Foundation. The summit aims to provide valuable insights into federal and state policies, emerging technologies, and consumer issues within the broadband communications industry. Distinguished Technologist, VP, Security & Privacy Technologies at CableLabs, Brian Scriber, will deliver one of the highly anticipated presentations during the summit on April 10 at 9:15 a.m. ET titled Introduction to AI. Scriber's presentation will delve into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI)