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CableLabs Innovation Boot Camp Fall 2024

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Ignite Your Innovation Leadership!   

Join us for a transformative training event designed to equip you with the mindset, skillsets and tools needed to discover breakthrough ideas and turn them into reality. This unique program is based on the FIRE framework for innovation, developed by Phil McKinney, president and CEO of CableLabs, author and host of the longest running podcast on innovation in history.   

Each boot camp we choose a compelling topic, so attendees can apply their new learnings right away to real work challenges and opportunities facing the broadband industry.  

 Topic:  NEXT-LEVEL IN-HOME EXPERIENCE 

Join us this October as we dive into the power of AI, automation and immersive technologies that are reshaping the way we live, work, learn and play. Imagine a world where AI assistants, smart devices, robotics and cutting-edge AR/VR systems seamlessly integrate into our daily lives, creating smarter, more connected environments in consumers’ homes. The need for innovative networking, infrastructure and services will be greater than ever to make that future real.   

In this highly interactive event, you’ll engage in dynamic breakout sessions with employees from CableLabs and member companies to generate breakthrough ideas. You’ll collaborate with like-minded innovators, coaches and subject matter experts. And discover how to use AI assistance techniques to unlock new channels of creativity, elevating your understanding of the topic and innovation practices. 

 Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of the next level of in-home experience innovation and become a better innovator! 

 WHY ATTEND?    

  • Develop Creative Confidence: Learn ideation techniques that generate more and better ideas.
  • Ignite Innovation Leadership: Gain skills essential for leading through the inherent uncertainty and challenges of innovation in any role. 
  • Practical Application: Work in small teams, with experienced coaches, to apply your new skills right away and move from “inspiration” to “pitch” in just one week. 
  • Build Your Toolkit: Accelerate your “time to innovate” with your customizable innovation toolkit and learn how to ideate with generative AI assistance. 
  • Create Your Innovator Network: Forge valuable industry connections and continue learning beyond the event. 

DATES:  October 14–18, 2024 (with Zoom kick-off October 10). Full agenda below. 

WHERE:  From your own home or other location of choice! This event is virtual on Zoom. This is a time-efficient way to raise your innovation skills without travel.   

COST:  $850 per person   

Cost includes an Innovation Toolkit that will be shipped to your preferred location prior to the event. This kit contains the materials, resources and tools you’ll need to build your innovation practice at Boot Camp and beyond.    

Registration Deadline: October 4, 2024   

CableLabs Members-Only Event 

Questions: events@cablelabs.com  

NOTE: Innovation Boot Camp will be offered again in March 2025 as an in-person event at the CableLabs Louisville, Colorado, headquarters. If you prefer the Spring 2025 event and would like to be placed on the early notification list, please contact events@cablelabs.com and we will email you when pre-registration opens. 

 

 

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    Expert Speakers

    Featuring multiple engaging keynote speakers and live coaching with Phil McKinney, President and CEO at CableLabs

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    Workshops

    These workshops include the following:
    Challenge Topic & Discovery, Understanding Customers, Prototype Workshop, Lean Canvas, Multiple Ideations and The Powerful Pitch Workshops.

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    Innovation Pitch Panel

    On the final day of Innovation Boot Camp, you will pitch to a panel of battle tested innovators who will ask critical questions and provide priceless feedback to you and your team.

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Speakers and Coaches

Agenda

    • Afternoon Innovation Boot Camp Kick off and FIRE Framework
      Keynote: Phil McKinney
    • Morning Topic Discovery Day Panel
    • Lunch 12:00 - 1:00pm MDT
    • Afternoon Problem Ideation Techniques
    • MORNING Understanding Customer LIVE
    • LUNCH 12:00 - 1:00pm MDT
    • AFTERNOON Problem Statement Mastery | Keynote: Phil McKinney
    • MORNING Solution Ideation Techniques
    • LUNCH 12:00 - 1:00pm MDT
    • AFTERNOON Selecting BEST Ideas | Keynote: Phil McKinney
    • MORNING Lean Canvas Workshop
    • LUNCH 12:00 - 1:00pm MDT
    • AFTERNOON Powerful Pitches Workshop | Speaker: Erin Weed
    • MORNING The Pitch Panel
    • Graduation/ WRAP UP / Next Steps 11:30 - 12:30pm MDT

Testimonials

"The event was a huge confidence builder in addition to teaching many skills. Fantastic experience all around!"

“What is important is that the boot camp broke that fear of trying to innovate and helped me create a systemic process for my ideation."

"By far the most interesting and engaging training I have ever attended.”

"IBC was run as a well-oiled machine, by a group of passionate innovation educators."

"“Innovation Boot Camp is nothing like my day job. And, I can’t wait to get back to work and make my day job better!”