ACA Connects: Independent Show 2020 Reimagines Broadband – Trailblazing in a Digital World
The Independent Show 2020 has announced its speakers, sessions and member success stories as independent broadband companies gather virtually over three days this week to report on the challenges of managing and growing this vital industry amid all the hardships stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Produced by the
"ACA Connects is pleased to partner once again with NCTC to produce this important resource for our members. The pandemic demonstrates the essential role of broadband across America's small and medium-sized cities. Whether increasing network access to schools and health care centers or keeping employees working safely from home, our members continue to demonstrate broadband leadership to policymakers both in the
"Our registration numbers are strong, demonstrating the value of the Independent Show to our members. Out of necessity, this year's show is completely 'reimagined,' and hundreds of independent cable and broadband operators will join online to uncover new strategies, share industry best practices, discuss regulatory updates and learn more about our suppliers and programmers. The panels and speakers are some of the best ever, and we are proud to work with ACA Connects to produce this 15th annual show for our members," NCTC CEO & President Rich Fickle said.
Please click here (https://www.theindependentshow.org/schedule2) for the full schedule and here (https://www.theindependentshow.org/speakers) for all event speakers.
Polka and Fickle are especially honored to welcome both
Tuesday will also include a panel of eleven member CEOs who will cover issues ranging from their companies' COVID-19 response, to video and regulatory issues, to 'customer experience' and members' broadband future. Leaders from
Also on Tuesday, ACA Connects leaders will moderate a panel on retransmission consent reform. Speakers include Locast founder
Also on
Day Three,
A second panel will discuss the customer experience as engagement continues to evolve, not only because of COVID-19, but because customers' expectations are continually changing. What are the key areas members are focused on to improve the customer experience?
Day Three's final panel led by NCTC's Fickle will examine broadband opportunities and risks. With broadband a foundational business and changing quickly, industry participants need to hear from peers about all the risk factors to consider as they plan for the next few years.
To follow this year's Independent Show on social media, please refer to these links for assistance:
For more details, please visit www.theindependentshow.org
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