NCTA at SCTE TechExpo25: What to Expect at The Continuum

One of the largest and most influential gatherings of technologists, executives and thought leaders is just under two weeks away. SCTE TechExpo25 will take over the Washington Convention Center (Sept. 29-Oct. 1), showcasing the future of connectivity in the wired and wireless sectors.

At the heart of the show, NCTA will present The Continuum, a one-of-a-kind interactive space where technology and policy converge to demonstrate how innovation and smart policy are powering America's digital future.

Inside The Continuum experience

The Continuum isn't a typical booth - it's a 10,000-square-foot immersive journey designed to engage, inform, and inspire. Attendees can explore six themed portals, hands-on demonstrations, and a stage that brings thought leaders and policymakers into the spotlight.

Each portal highlights how the broadband industry is pushing boundaries in innovation and investment while spotlighting the policies that power it all.

Step into the portals

At the core of The Continuum are six thematic portals where attendees will encounter hands-on demonstrations designed to showcase the industry's most exciting innovations.

Relentless Innovation
This opening portal tells the story of cable's constant reinvention - from HD video to today's multi-gigabit broadband and competitive mobile offerings.

• Demo spotlight: The next generation of broadband technology will be showcased, demonstrating how multi-gigabit speeds at scale are transforming our digital ambitions.

Policies That Power Innovation
Policy comes to life through interactive visuals, live dashboards, and story maps that highlight how smart regulation drives jobs, investment, and broadband access.

• Demo spotlight: An interactive broadband deployment map will highlight rural builds and the positive impact they bring to communities nationwide.

Seamless Connectivity
When we share spectrum, we multiply innovation. This portal shows how shared spectrum access enables a seamless experience across wired and wireless networks.

• Demo spotlight: CableLabs' spectrum monitoring technology will be on display, offering a live look at how dynamic spectrum sharing can expand connectivity.

Reliable, Resilient & Secure
As connectivity becomes mission-critical, this portal shows how networks are designed to adapt and defend.

• Demo spotlight: After the Storm, a new NCTA docufilm, will spotlight broadband recovery efforts and underscore why providers, power companies, and government need to work together to restore critical services after disasters.

Intelligence in the Network
A look at how AI-powered infrastructure is redefining customer experience and network performance.

• Demo spotlight: Visitors will see how smart devices communicate with intelligent networks to deliver dramatically improved, frictionless connectivity.

Immersive Entertainment
High-capacity broadband makes the next era of experiences in gaming, sports, and mixed reality possible.

• Demo spotlight: A live gaming latency showcase will let visitors test low-lag performance side by side and experience the advantages of faster networks.

These are just a few of the demonstrations that will be featured, with even more to discover throughout the portals.

Sessions and speakers to watch

The Continuum will also feature a robust track of technology policy discussions paired with keynotes from top policymakers and industry leaders. Highlights include:

• FCC Fireside Chats with Commissioners Anna Gomez and Olivia Trusty, in conversation with NCTA's Russ Hanser.
• The Future of Broadband Policy and BEAD Implementation with NTIA's Arielle Roth.
• Old and New Spectrum Paradigms with Robin Colwell, National Economic Council, alongside industry experts.
• Artificial Intelligence and Policy: Guardrails for Innovation with Comcast's Justin Forer and Charter's Mike Baldino.
• Connecting the Resilience: Broadband's Role in Disaster Recovery with experts from the FCC, Charter, and Edison Electric Institute.

Additional experts and innovators will be announced as part of the lineup in the weeks ahead.

Join us at SCTE TechExpo25 as we showcase The Continuum and highlight how technology and policy are driving the next era of connectivity.