This week, SCTE TechExpo25 brought together the broadband industry’s top innovators and executives to Washington, D.C., for three days of conversations and hands-on demos that will shape the future of connectivity. Dozens of Members of Congress and several Administration representatives participated in the discussions and show floor tours.
At the center of the event, NCTA’s Continuum — a 10,000-square-foot immersive exhibit — showcased how smart policies and advanced technologies converge to power America’s digital future.
Leaders in the spotlight
From the headliner stage to The Continuum Stage, some of the nation’s most influential industry and government voices took part in the dialogue. Among the leaders who took the stage were:
- Cory Gardner, President & CEO, NCTA
- Brendan Carr, Chairman, Federal Communications Commission
- Congressman Brett Guthrie, U.S. House of Representatives
- Senator Mark Warner, U.S. Senate
- Arielle Roth, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, NTIA
- FCC Commissioners Anna Gomez and Olivia Trusty
- Robin Colwell, Deputy Assistant to the President, Deputy Director, National Economic Council
- David Watson, CEO, Connectivity & Platforms, Comcast
- Charlie Herrin, President, Technology & Product, Connectivity & Platforms, Comcast
- Tom Monaghan, Executive Vice President, Field Operations, Charter Communications
- Justin Colwell, Executive Vice President, Technology Strategy & Innovation, Charter Communications
- JR Walden, CTO & SVP, Mediacom Communications
The conversations explored a wide range of issues shaping America’s digital economy and global leadership— from the future of connectivity and spectrum policy to urgent challenges like network sabotage and national security. Discussions also highlighted the growing role of AI, the critical importance of protecting America’s Wi-Fi leadership, workforce development needs, and the evolution of cable as the nation’s fourth mobile provider.
A wide range of other executives, state broadband leaders, and congressional staff who helped make the event a platform for substantive dialogue and forward-looking ideas also took the stage throughout the conference.
Policy discussions at The Continuum
The Continuum Stage became a hub for in-depth conversations on the issues shaping broadband’s future. Panels and presentations covered:
- Broadband expansion and the BEAD program
- Spectrum policy
- Network resiliency and disaster recovery
- Artificial intelligence in network performance and customer experience
- Strengthening cybersecurity
- Protecting critical communications infrastructure
- The next era of immersive entertainment
Recordings of these conversations are available to watch — including SCTE TechExpo25 headliners and other Expo programming, as well as NCTA’s Continuum Stage policy panels.
Inside The Continuum
The Continuum drew hundreds of attendees to its six themed portals and immersive demos. From shared spectrum access to disaster response and low-latency entertainment, the exhibit brought broadband innovation to life. Participants engaged directly with subject matter experts, gaining a firsthand look at how technology and policy work together to meet America’s connectivity needs.
