Cable Takes Me There: The Cable Show '09 | April 1-3 | Washington Convention Center | Washington DC
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  • 5.06.2009 : Cable Show ’09 Archives Available to Order!

    DVD and CD-ROM archives of the Cable Show '09 sessions are available for purchase. Order your archive copy at The Cable Show '09.

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  • 4.16.2009 : CableCares Effort Benefits Schools/Charities In Washington, DC

    Cox’s "Xpanded Bandwidth" Holds Onto Top Slot in Closing Night Charity Concert

    WASHINGTON, DC – More than $150,000 in cash, equipment, books and in-kind donations was raised as part of CableCares, the cable industry’s community service initiative to help improve Washington, DC schools and assist local charities during The Cable Show '09. The National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) estimates that more than 225 volunteers from cable industry companies, organizations, and associations contributed their time to volunteer on behalf of the several CableCares activities.

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  • 4.02.2009 : McSlarrow Keynote Remarks at Cable Show ‘09

    NCTA President & CEO Kyle McSlarrow today delivered keynote remarks to the Opening General Session of The 2009 Cable Show in Washington, D.C. A copy of McSlarrow’s speech is attached.

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  • 3.31.2009 : Cable Show Mobile Site Now Live

    The Cable Show '09 mobile site is now available and provides quick, convenient access, to show schedules, exhibitor lists, event information, shuttle bus schedules, and more.

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  • 3.31.2009 : Cable Show Goes Web 2.0

    For the latest Cable Show news, chat, and just about everything else, visit The Cable Show Blog, Twitter, and Facebook sites.

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  • 3.31.2009 : NCTA Technical Papers

    Order your copy of the 2009 NCTA Technical Papers at The Cable Show '09. During the show, attendees may purchase the 2009 NCTA Technical Papers in book or CD-ROM format at the special price of $50.00 (post-show price is $75.00) from the NCTA Technical Papers and SCTE booth in the Cable Courtyard located directly across from registration.

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  • 3.25.2009 : Members of Congress, the FCC and Administration to Participate in The Cable Show ’09

    Legislators, policymakers and other key public officials will speak to delegates, participate on panels and tour exhibits at The Cable Show '09, April 1-3 at the Washington, D.C. Convention Center, the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) said today. Key Members of Congress, representatives of the Obama Administration, as well as Washington, D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty have confirmed their attendance at the U.S. cable industry’s premiere event.

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  • 3.25.2009 : Online Registration Closes Monday, March 30

    Make sure to register online by Monday, March 30 and avoid the registration lines at The Cable Show '09.

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  • 3.16.2009 : Broadband Nation Will Showcase the Latest Tech

    As Congress and the Administration dedicate funding and explore new programs to expand broadband deployment in the U.S., The Cable Show '09 will highlight how the cable industry’s nationwide broadband infrastructure is improving the lives of Americans in a special exhibit called "Broadband Nation."

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  • 3.12.2009 : Tru2way Platform and Advanced Interactive Services Highlight CableNET 2009 Technology Showcase

    Tru2way™ technology, including hardware, content/applications and test equipment, will play a major role in this year’s CableNET® at The Cable Show '09 April 1-3 in Washington, D.C. Tru2way is the brand name for interactive digital cable services delivered over the cable video network.

    Other applications and services that will be showcased in this industry exhibit include online broadband video, social networking, advanced advertising and home networking.

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  • 3.09.2009 : Cable Show’s “Battle of the Bands” to Raise Funds For City Year and DC Schools

    On Friday evening, April 3, the Washington Convention Center will rock to the sounds of bands competing in the National Cable & Telecommunications Association's (NCTA) "Battle of the Bands" competition to raise funds for City Year and Washington, DC schools. Battle of the Bands – featuring musicians from cable operators, networks, suppliers and the media - will be the closing event for The Cable Show '09, NCTA's 58th Annual Convention and International Exposition at the Washington Convention Center, April 1-3.

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  • 3.04.2009 : CableCares for 2009 to Benefit DC Schools and Charities

    The National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) today called for volunteers to assist in the cable industry’s 2009 "CableCares" community service initiative to help improve Washington, DC schools and assist local charities.

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  • 3.03.2009 : AMTRAK Discount for Cable Show Attendees

    Cable Show attendees receive a 10% discount off the lowest available rail fare to Washington, DC between March 27 - April 11, 2009. Further Details »

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  • 3.02.2009 : Early Bird Registration Closed on March 06

    The last day to register and save $100, was Friday, March 6th. Make sure to register for The Cable Show '09.

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  • 3.02.2009 : Housing is Now Closed

    The deadline to make hotel reservations through The Cable Show Housing Bureau was February 27, 2009.

    However, the Cable Show Housing Bureau will continue to assist with new reservations and changes to existing reservations until March 20. If you need to make a new reservation, please register online or download a registration form and return it via fax.

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  • 2.27.2009 : Top Industry Leaders Added to General Sessions

    NCTA also announced today that Washington, D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty, and Eleanor Holmes Norton, Washington’s delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives have accepted invitations to join Cable Show co-chairs Johnathan Rodgers, President & CEO of TV One, and Michael Willner, Vice Chairman & CEO of Insight Communications, to welcome Cable Show '09 delegates at the convention’s opening General Session on Wednesday, April 1.

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  • 2.05.2009 : Nomi Bergman and Rocco Commisso - Top List of 2009 Vanguard Award Winners

    Nomi Bergman, President, Bright House Networks, and Rocco B. Commisso, Chairman and CEO, Mediacom Communications Corporation, are the 2009 recipients of the cable industry's top honor, the Vanguard Award for "Distinguished Leadership," the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) said today. 

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  • 2.05.2009 : Congratulations, 2009 NCTA Vanguard Award Winners!

    Join us in celebrating this year's batch of NCTA Vanguard Award Winners.

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  • 1.29.2009 : List of Speakers and Sessions Now Available

    It's what you've been waiting for, our lists of Speakers and Sessions are now available. More sessions and speakers are being added daily. Stop by often to check them out:

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  • 1.28.2009 : CableCares and Battle of the Bands RETURN!

    As the cable industry's Cable Show moves to Washington, DC, for the first time since 1971, the industry's “CableCares” initiative will shift its focus in 2009 to donate time, materials and financial support to helping improve Washington, DC schools.

    When the Cable Show visited New Orleans in 2008, the CableCares community service project provided assistance to ongoing recovery efforts in New Orleans. The 2009 CableCares effort will culminate during The Cable Show '09, the 58th Annual Convention and International Exposition of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA), scheduled for the Washington Convention Center, April 1-3.

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  • 1.28.2009 : "Broadband Nation" Exhibit will be Featured at The Cable Show '09

    The many ways in which high-speed broadband service has and will continue to improve the lives of Americans will be featured in a unique special exhibit titled “Broadband Nation” during the U.S. cable industry’s annual convention this coming April in Washington, D.C.

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  • 1.21.2009 : Britt, Iger, McCaw, Murdoch and Roberts Headline

    Top media industry leaders, including Glenn Britt, President and CEO of Time Warner Cable; Robert Iger, President and CEO of The Walt Disney Company; Craig McCaw, Chairman of Clearwire Corporation; Rupert Murdoch, Chairman and CEO of News Corporation; and Brian Roberts, Chairman and CEO of Comcast will speak at The Cable Show '09, the 58th Annual Convention and International Exposition of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) on April 1-3, 2009, at the Washington Convention Center.

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  • 1.21.2009 : Updated: Exhibitor Floor Plan

    Space on the Cable Show floor keeps going and going. Check out who some of our new exhibitors with our updated printable floor plan.

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  • 1.21.2009 : Updated: Cable Show '09 Schedule

    There are some new details and changes made to The Cable Show '09 schedule. Take a look and download a new copy.

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  • 1.15.2009 : Hotel Rooms Close to Convention Center Moving Fast

    Already four of the hotels we are offering with Cable Show Housing Blocks are sold out. Other hotels close to the Washington Convention Center are moving just as quickly. Make sure to get in and make your hotel arrangements with us by February 27.

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  • 1.07.2009 : Sort Exhibitors by Category

    Looking for exhibitors that specifically do Advanced Advertising or any other specific category? You can now sort the Exhibitor List via category. Take a spin and see who's doing what.

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  • 1.06.2009 : Vanguard Nominations Due by January 16

    Want to honor cable's best? Nominate someone for a Vanguard Award as the men and women who are selected are people who excel both in business and in personal commitment to their colleagues and to their industry.

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  • 12.19.2008 : Britt, Iger, McCaw, Murdoch and Roberts Headline

    Top media industry leaders, including Glenn Britt, President and CEO of Time Warner Cable; Robert Iger, President and CEO of The Walt Disney Company; Craig McCaw, Chairman of Clearwire Corporation; Rupert Murdoch, Chairman and CEO of News Corporation; and Brian Roberts, Chairman and CEO of Comcast will speak at The Cable Show '09, the 58th Annual Convention and International Exposition of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) on April 1-3, 2009, at the Washington Convention Center.

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  • 12.08.2008 : Call For Speakers - Deadline is Dec 31

    Answer the Call for NCTA Management Session Speakers. Enter your hat for the opportunity to speak on one of our expert panels before cable and telecommunications industry insiders. Make sure to submit your entry before December 31.

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  • 12.04.2008 : Cable Show '09 Schedule is Posted

    Want to know what's when and when's where? View The Cable Show '09 Schedule to get your bearings on the show.

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  • 11.24.2008 : NCTA Seeks Nominees for 2009 Vanguard Awards

    The National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) issued its annual call for nominations for the Vanguard Awards, the cable industry’s highest honor. Now in its 44th year, the Vanguard Awards honor the cable industry’s foremost leaders and dedicated professionals whose accomplishments merit the recognition of the entire cable industry.

    The awards will be presented at a special reception and ceremony on Friday, April 3, 2009 during The Cable Show ’09, NCTA’s 58th Annual Convention and International Exposition. The Cable Show ’09 runs April 1-3, 2009, at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

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  • 11.17.2008 : Media Registration is Open

    No other industry event brings this many people together in such a focused, fast-paced forum for doing business and sharing ideas. If you cover cable, The Cable Show ’09 is the place to be.

    Make sure to register today.

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  • 11.10.2008 : 2009 Vanguard Awards Nominations, NOW OPEN

    The annual recognition program for cable’s best, and those who are there to honor them. A signature event you can’t miss and should not.

    Vanguard Awards nominations are now open. Download the nomination form. Submit your best. Nomination forms are due by Friday, January 16, 2009.

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  • 11.10.2008 : Cable Show '09 Registration is Open

    Registration for Cable Show '09 is now open. Make sure to register early to take advantage of lower registration rates and to throw your hat into our GPS sweepstakes.

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  • 11.08.2008 : Deadline for Call for Papers is Dec. 1

    Don't forget to submit your abstract for NCTA Technical Papers or SCTE Conference on Emerging Technologies before midnight on December 1. After December 1, we will no longer be accepting submissions for consideration for either program.

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  • 11.07.2008 : CableNET '09 RFP to Exhibit is Available

    CableLabs is soliciting proposals from service/application developers, manufacturers, cable operators, and cable programmers for demonstrations to be considered for possible inclusion in the CableNET '09 exhibit. The CableNET exhibit is part of The Cable Show '09 Show Floor and is an educational and technical exhibit designed to showcase the technology, products, services, and applications that the cable television industry is capable of delivering to consumers.

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  • 10.17.2008 : Call For Speakers - NOW OPEN

    The Call for Management Sessions speakers is now open. Deadline for submissions is December 31. Submit a speaker via our online form found on the Management Sessions page.

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  • 10.15.2008 : NCTA and SCTE Join in Call for Next Wave in Cable Innovation

    NCTA and SCTE today issued a joint call for submissions for both the 2009 NCTA Technical Papers™ and for SCTE’s Conference on Emerging Technologies®. Highlights of accepted papers will be presented during Cable Connection Week – Spring, the cable industry’s new biannual week of consolidated industry events to be held April 1-7, 2009, in Washington, DC.

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  • 10.14.2008 : View the Interactive Floor Plan

    The interactive floor plan along with an updated version of the PDF floor plan is now up. The interactive floor plan also has the most up to date list of exhibitors that will be at The Cable Show '09.

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  • 10.09.2008 : Instant News on The Cable Show's Twitter Stream

    Want to be one of the first to know when the Call for Speakers opens or when Registration opens so you can get the hotel room you want? Follow The Cable Show's Twitter stream and join a number of other Twitterers who want hear all of the breaking Cable Show news first.

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  • 10.02.2008 : Call For Papers - NCTA Technical Papers

    Live long and publish! Have an idea that can change the world? Change cable? Share your vision in the 50th Anniversary Edition of The NCTA Technical Papers, to be published in April 2009. Abstracts are due by December 01.

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  • 9.15.2008 : 2009 Schedules for Cable Connection

    A full slate of cable industry meetings, events and conferences is on tap for the first-ever “Cable Connection” weeks scheduled for April 1 - 7, 2009 in Washington, DC and October 25 - 30, 2009 in Denver. This past March, NCTA’s Board of Directors approved a plan to realign the national industry meetings and events produced by cable associations and professional societies into two weeks – one in the spring and one in the fall. While the overall schedule has been cooperatively coordinated by the various organizations involved, each sponsoring organization will plan and execute its respective events.

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  • 9.12.2008 : Cable Hope Fund Grants More Than $280,000

    The Cable Hope Fund now has officially donated more than $280,000 collected during The Cable Show '08 CableCares initiative to community rebuilding organizations in the New Orleans area. The donations were made possible by contributions from cable industry companies, organizations, and individuals in support of the local communities affected by Hurricane Katrina.

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  • 8.11.2008 : Save Your Spot on The Show Floor

    Save your spot on the show floor to guarantee that you will be in the center of it all at The Cable Show '09. Applications and deposits received by September 12, 2008, will be included in the first round of exhibit space assignments.

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  • 7.22.2008 : 2008 NCTA Technical Papers - Buy Your Copy Today

    The 2008 NCTA Technical Papers in CD or Book format are ready for you to snatch up. Both formats are priced at $75 each. To order your copy, visit the NCTA Technical Papers website today.

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  • 7.02.2008 : Convention Co-Chairs for The Cable Show '09

    The National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) said today that Michael Willner, Vice Chairman & CEO, Insight Communications and Johnathan Rodgers, President & CEO, TV One, will co-chair The Cable Show '09, the cable industry’s annual conference and international exposition. The Cable Show '09 will take place in Washington, DC from April 1-3.

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  • 6.30.2008 : CableCares Wrap Up

    Videos and photos from the various CableCares events are posted on The Cable Show '08 website. Take a look and relive the memories.

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  • 6.02.2008 : The Cable Show Blog - Stay In Touch

    While we are gearing up for The Cable Show '09, make sure to keep track of what's new at The Cable Show by reading the regular updates posted on The Cable Show Blog.

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  • 4.24.2008 : Battle of the Bands Concert Tees on SALE!

    Purchase an official Battle of the Bands Charity Fundraiser t-shirt to continue supporting CableCares efforts in New Orleans. Each t-shirt is only $25 and we will ship it to you for free. Just e-mail us at store_info@ncta.com and tell us what size you need (S-XL) and how many. Don’t forget to include your contact info and your daytime phone number so we can reach you.

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