SESSIONS

PLENARY SESSIONS

Ramona Pringle, Innovation Expert and Technology Journalist

AI on a Human Scale: Smart Tools for Small Teams & Strong Communities

You don’t need a tech lab or Silicon Valley budget to make AI work for you. In this keynote, we’ll explore how small independent BDUs and community-based providers can use AI affordably and realistically, to improve customer service, innovate, and deliver more personalized, responsive experiences. With practical examples, relatable stories, and guidance on everything from chatbots to community outreach, this talk offers a roadmap to using AI as a smart assistant (not a replacement!) for your teams, families, and local communities.

Duncan Stewart, Director of Research, TMT – Deloitte

What Happens Next: The View to 2030

Please join Duncan Stewart, lead author of Deloitte’s annual TMT Predictions report for the last 18 years, as he presents a tailored presentation relevant to a Canadian cable, media and communications audience. He’ll be covering video aggregation and bundling, deepfakes in the newsroom, fixed wireless access and satellite as alternatives to wireline access, and he may even mention generative AI once or twice…per minute. As bonuses, he will offer us some sneak peeks at 2026 topics, plus a “lightning round” Q&A session where you can ask him anything!

Craig Junner, Senior vice President, Programming + content strategy, blue ant media

Unscripted: The Future of Content Strategies

Session description coming soon!

Leslie Shannon, Head of Trend and Innovation Scouting, Nokia

AI and the Network

It’s easy enough to say that “everything is starting to have AI in it,” which is absolutely true, but what does that mean for consumers, product manufacturers, sustainability projects, content creators and providers – and the network? Is the rise of AI an opportunity or threat to the worlds of telecommunications and connectivity? Join Leslie Shannon for a look at some of the surprising new ways that AI is making its way into everyday objects and digital content, and the implications for our industries going forward.

PANELISTS

PANEL SESSIONS

The Backbone of Broadcast: Navigating the Evolution of TV Distribution

Join industry leaders as they explore technical and operational complexities of the evolving TV distribution landscape. Panelists will tackle critical questions about networks, infrastructure, and managed solutions; highlighting the driving forces of change, opportunities and challenges surrounding transitions and expansion, emerging technologies, strategies for optimization, and their take on what the future holds for CCSA members. Don't miss this essential session to prepare effectively for the future of content delivery.

Joseph Nucara

CEO & Co-founder, Adara Technologies

Stephanie Ford

Vice President, Sales, Calix

Peak Performance: Optimizing Packaging & Customer Retention

In the rapidly evolving TV distribution landscape, staying ahead of the competition requires deliberate, metrics-focused approaches to optimize your packaging and customer retention strategies. Emerging technologies, market dynamics, consumer preferences, content and packaging requirements, mandatory distribution and increasing competition are all factors reshaping what members offer and how they connect with their customers. Join the panel of your industry peers as they explore the optimization of packaging and customer retention, to secure measurable results for their bottom line.

PANELISTS