How much does a pass cost?

A Full Access pass is $1,299 for SCTE members and $1,399 for non-members, and free for CableLabs members registering with a business email. An Expo Only pass is $179 for SCTE members and $219 for non-members. Government employees can apply for reduced rates.

Where do I collect my badge?

At the registration area in the Georgia World Congress Center: 12:00 to 6:00 pm on 28 September, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm on 29 September, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm on 30 September and from 8:00 am on 1 October. Bring your Fast Track email and a photo ID.

Can SCTE help with a US visa?

Yes. Once registered, you can request a visa support invitation letter, processed within three business days. SCTE refunds registration fees if you cannot obtain a visa and send supporting documentation.

SCTE TechExpo26

About this event

SCTE TechExpo26 is the annual broadband technology conference and exhibition run by SCTE, billed as the largest broadband event in the Americas. This year's theme is the convergence of fixed broadband, mobile, Wi-Fi and edge networks into one intelligent fabric, and how AI and automation move operators from delivering bandwidth to assuring the customer experience. The 2026 edition is co-hosted by Charter Communications (Spectrum) and AMC Global Media, the first time a media company has co-hosted alongside a network operator.

Who attends

TechExpo draws engineers, technology leaders, field and operations teams, implementers and policy makers from cable operators, fiber and wireless providers, streaming companies and their vendors. The 2026 programme features speakers from Comcast, Spectrum, T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, Rogers, Liberty Latin America, Google Cloud, Nokia, CableLabs and NCTA.

Conference tracks

Morning Headliners sessions on 29 and 30 September bring operator CEOs and CTOs to the main stage, followed by seven content tracks and the SCTE Energy 360 Summit.

Multi-Access Convergence (DOCSIS, fiber, Wi-Fi and 5G)
Experience Era for Consumers
New Growth Opportunities (NaaS, APIs, edge platforms)
AI: Infrastructure
Autonomous Networks
Operations, Planning & Construction
StreamTech featuring SEGMENTS
SCTE Energy 360 Summit

Exhibition

The exhibit hall on the lower level of the Georgia World Congress Center hosts technology vendors from established names to newer disruptors, with sessions on stages inside the hall. Attendee hours are 10:30 am to 5:30 pm on 29 September, 10:30 am to 5:00 pm on 30 September and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on 1 October.

Around the conference

Pre-event bootcamps on DOCSIS 4.0 and fiber splicing run on Monday 28 September for an additional fee, when badge pickup also opens. The final morning includes the Broadband Championship, and the event app lets registered attendees schedule meetings with each other ahead of the show.

Tickets & passes

Full Access (CableLabs members) — Free: Complimentary with a CableLabs member business email; all sessions, exhibit hall, Headliners, event app, private lounge
Full Access (SCTE members) — USD 1,299: All sessions, exhibit hall, Headliners, event app, private lounge
Full Access (non-members) — USD 1,399: All sessions, exhibit hall, Headliners, event app, private lounge
Expo Only (SCTE members) — USD 179: Exhibit hall, Headliners, exhibit-hall stage sessions, event app
Expo Only (non-members) — USD 219: Exhibit hall, Headliners, exhibit-hall stage sessions, event app
Government (by application) — USD 55: $450 Full Access or $55 Expo Only for government employees with a valid government email

SCTE TechExpo26 was a Telecommunication event that took place 29 Sep - 1 Oct 2026 at Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, United States.

Event recap

SCTE TechExpo26 took place from 29 September to 1 October 2026 in Atlanta, co-hosted by Spectrum and AMC Global Media under the theme "Convergence Powered. Experience Perfected." According to SCTE, the event drew more than 245 speakers, over 300 exhibitors, sponsors and partners (more than 50 of them exhibiting for the first time) and attendees from over 1,280 companies in more than 50 countries. Sessions focused on AI and automation for network operations, converged broadband networks, fiber demand from data centres, cybersecurity and workforce skills; the White House National Cyber Director spoke on cybersecurity policy, and SCTE presented five industry awards including a Hall of Fame induction. TechExpo27 is scheduled for 28 to 30 September 2027 in Denver.

Speakers19

Chris Winfrey
President & CEO
Kristin Dolan
Chief Executive Officer
Maria Popo
President & Chief Executive Officer
Phil McKinney
Chief Executive Officer
Cory Gardner
President & CEO
Stephanie Mitchko
CTO
Rich DiGeronimo
President, Product and Technology
Mark Bridges
President and Chief Technology Officer
Elad Nafshi
Executive Vice President, Chief Network Officer
Justin Colwell
Executive Vice President, Technology Strategy & Innovation
Tom Monaghan
Executive Vice President, Field Operations
Sean Cairncross
National Cyber Director
Lori Ames
Senior Vice President, Network Infrastructure & Operations
Alisha Remek
VP Access Construction & Engineering – HQ Wireline, Wireless & ACE Systems
Leo Perreault
Vice President - Network Engineering and Operations
Matt Anderson
Global Market Lead Telecom Industry
Rikin Thakker
Chief Technology Officer
Aamir Hussain
Chief Technology Officer
Annika Pergament
Anchor 'The Rush Hour'