The Human Factor



In the face of emerging technologies and ever-increasing customer demands, cultivating a future-ready workforce has become a strategic imperative.
Continuous education and upskilling of staff plays a central role in supporting the industry’s transformation to the next generation of connectivity. This track will explore how people, processes and culture come together to fuel innovation and help businesses thrive. Gain insights into developing and empowering a workforce for maximum productivity and impact, shaping strategies for diversity in talent and technology to serve customers of all abilities.
Track Speakers

Jill Banks
Director, Learning Operations
SCTE

Todd Bryan
Principal Strategist
CableLabs

Dr. Mark Burke
Senior Director, Learning Strategy
Judge Learning Solutions

Wayne Coyle
Director of Service Delivery
Adrentech

Mark Dzuban
President & Chair
SCTE Foundation

Hans Geerdes
Principal Strategist
CableLabs

Dr. Keith McGreggor
Professor of the Practice
Georgia Tech

Phil McKinney
CEO
CableLabs

Stephanie Mitchko-Beale
EVP, Global Media Operations & Technology
AMC Networks

Abbie O’Dell
Senior Director, Learning Services - Field Operations
Charter Communications

Rodney Richter
Chief Technologist
HPE

Lisa Schwab
Director of Strategic Growth Engagement
CableLabs

Kelli Southern
AVP, Talent and Skills
Cox Communications

Michelle Vendelin
Director, Innovation Services & Coaching
CableLabs

Bill Warga
Vice President Strategy & Technology
Liberty Global

Erica Yin
Director, Watsonx
IBM
Track Sessions
- All timing - Atlanta Time Zone