SCTE TechExpo26 Issues Call for Content, Technical Papers

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AMC Networks joins Charter as first-ever programmer co-host for the event

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ATLANTA—SCTE has issued a call for content for the TechExpo26 taking place September 29–October 1 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

SCTE is inviting operators, programmers, vendors and innovators to submit technical papers, innovative solutions and discussion topics from now through April 3, 2026. The committee seeks fresh ideas and real-world success stories that challenge the status quo.

Information on applying and a full list of topics is available here.

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The organization also announced that for the first time, a programmer will co-host the event. AMC Networks will join Charter Communications to help shape one of North America’s largest broadband conferences.

The news reflects the industry's ongoing convergence, as operators and media providers increasingly align network innovation with viewer experiences. Under the theme “Network (R)evolution: Convergence Powered. Experience Perfected.,” the event will convene global leaders across broadband, mobile, streaming, policy and technology to explore how intelligent networks are reshaping service delivery and customer experience.

“As broadband, mobile, Wi-Fi and edge networks continue to converge, streaming is no longer just an application. It’s influencing how networks are built and how experiences reach consumers,” said Maria Popo, President and CEO, SCTE. “With AMC Networks making history as our first-ever programmer co-host, SCTE TechExpo is bringing the full ecosystem together in Atlanta to define what comes next for our industry.”

SCTE TechExpo will examine how converged architecture enables new service models while supporting high-performance streaming, low-latency applications and AI-driven optimization. This focus aligns with SCTE’s recent SCTE 301 video streaming standard and its deepening collaboration with the Streaming Video Technology Alliance (SVTA).

The 2026 program is organized into dynamic tracks, including:

  • Multi-Access Convergence: Integrating DOCSIS® Technology, Fiber, 5G and Wi-Fi into unified architectures
  • The Experience Era for Consumers: Shifting from speed-based Service Level Agreements to experience-based key performance indicators
  • AI Infrastructure & Autonomous Networks: Building AI-ready hardware and self-healing systems
  • New Growth Opportunities: Exploring monetization of NaaS, AI-driven services and fixed-mobile bundles
  • Operations, Planning & Construction: Accelerating builds with digital twins and geospatial AI
  • Streaming: Addressing AI-driven personalization and edge delivery models

The event will also feature new interactive experiences, including:

  • Meetups: 45-minute, slide-free conversations for peer learning
  • Focus Forums: Deep dive sessions centered on specific industry topics
  • Connectivity Café: A dedicated networking space, offering complimentary barista coffee
  • Bootcamps: A half-day, hands-on training will deliver learning in high-demand areas such as DOCSIS 4.0 technology and fiber splicing

Learn more at techexpo.scte.org.

George Winslow
George Winslow

George Winslow is the senior content producer for TV Tech. He has written about the television, media and technology industries for nearly 30 years for such publications as Broadcasting & Cable, Multichannel News and TV Tech. Over the years, he has edited a number of magazines, including Multichannel News International and World Screen, and moderated panels at such major industry events as NAB and MIP TV. He has published two books and dozens of encyclopedia articles on such subjects as the media, New York City history and economics.