Speaker Lineup

Larry Foland

Vice President, Mid-Tier Operator Relations
CableLabs

With an entrepreneurial drive that has fueled his career for over four decades, Larry has built a successful and dynamic presence in the telecommunications industry. Throughout his 40-year journey, he has held key roles with multiple operators and vendors, including Sunflower Cable (now Midco), Everest Connections (now Everfast), Time Warner Cable (now Charter), Kansys (now Incognito), and OpenVault, before joining forces with CableLabs.

Larry joined CableLabs in 2022 as the Regional Vice President of Client Outreach. In January 2024, he was promoted to Vice President of Mid-Tier Operator Relations, where he focuses on managing, maintaining, and expanding member relationships.

In addition to his professional achievements, Larry has been actively involved in industry leadership, serving on the boards of the Mid-America Cable & Telecommunications Association since 2011 and the Caribbean Cable & Telecommunications Association since 2016.

He and his wife reside in Kansas City and have two adult children. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, golfing, spending time around and traveling with his family.

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