Event

CableLabs Envision Vendor Forum 2023: FTTP & Optical

May 3 - 4, 2023

Virtual Event

CableLabs Envision Vendor Forum 2023: FTTP & Optical is a highly consumable virtual event that will take place May 3–4, 2023, 9:00–11:30 a.m. MDT on both days.

Envision is a free, exclusive event designed for executives, senior technologists and strategists who are responsible for fiber optic infrastructure products. This event is open to employees of CableLabs’ member companies and vendors that develop fiber optic infrastructure-related hardware, software, components, services and/or platforms targeted toward operators in the broadband connectivity market.

Participants at Envision can expect keynotes and panel discussions focused on key technology, policy, security, and strategy questions on fiber optical infrastructure deployments. Topics include primary challenges in the industry from an operator point of view, technology hurdles unique to cable operators and thought-leading vendor perspectives. CableLabs will provide the latest updates on programs and technology projects planned to accelerate the work in this area.

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Registration is open and applies to the full two-day event. The event is FREE, and each person must register separately. A company email address is required to register.

This event is closed to press, media and analysts.

Online Registration Deadline: April 28, 2023

Recordings of the event will be made available only to CableLabs members and NDA vendor companies. To learn more about becoming a part of the CableLabs vendor community, please visit the CableLabs website.

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Date and Location

Date: May 3–4, 2023
Time: 9:00–11:30 a.m. MDT
Location: Virtual Event

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Who Should Attend?

Envision is a free, exclusive event designed for executives, senior technologists and strategists who are responsible for fiber optic infrastructure products. The event is open to employees from CableLabs member companies and employees of vendor companies who develop fiber optic infrastructure-related hardware, software, components, services and/or platforms targeted for operators in the broadband connectivity market.

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Registration Fees

Registration is complimentary.
Company email address required to register.

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Speakers

Doug Blue

Business Development, Nokia
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Ed Boyd

VP of PON R&D, Ciena
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Gary Cunha

Sr. Director, Business Development, PON Solutions, CommScope
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Mike Emmendorfer

VP, Technology Solutions, Calix
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Shawn Esser

Director, Product Management, Coherent
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Dr. Zhensheng “Steve” Jia

Distinguished Technologist & Director of Advanced Optical Technologies, CableLabs
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Dr. Curtis Knittle

VP of Wired Technologies, CableLabs
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Robert Kuse

Senior Director, Cox Communications
Jason Lauer

VP of Engineering & Operations, Kyrio
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John Lee

NGA Access Architect, Vodafone
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Jaimie Lenderman

Research Manager and Principal Analyst, Omdia
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Dr. Pao Lo

Vice President of Network Engineering, Midco
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Israel Madiedo

Director, Innovation & Technology, izzi (Televisa Group)
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Venk Mutalik

Comcast Fellow, Comcast Communications
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Ryan Nicometo

Senior Vice President and General Manager of Video & Broadband Solutions, Vecima
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Maryam Niknamfar

Principal Architect, Charter Communications
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Matthew Schmitt

Principal Architect, CableLabs
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Courtney Seely

SVP & Chief Legal Officer, CableLabs
Chris Stengrim

VP of Technology Strategy, CableLabs
Eric Svenson

CTO/VP Engineering & Technical Operations, Armstrong
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Fernando Villarruel

Chief Architect, MSO Practice, Ciena
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Agenda

- 9:00 AM – 9:10 AM MDT Welcome
  
  Speakers:
  Dr. Curtis Knittle, VP of Wired Technologies, CableLabs
  Chris Stengrim, VP of Technology Strategy, CableLabs
  Courtney Seely, SVP & Chief Legal Officer, CableLabs
- 9:10 AM – 9:55 AM MDT Operator Wish Lists for Optical Networks
  
  In this session, operators will present a global perspective on the pain points they are experiencing as they plan and deploy their optical networks. Wishful innovations for future optical network deployments will be discussed.
  
  Moderator:
  Dr. Curtis Knittle, VP Wired Technologies, CableLabs
  Speakers:
  Robert Kuse, Senior Director, Cox Communications
  Israel Madiedo, Director, Innovation & Technology, izzi (Televisa Group)
  Maryam Niknamfar, Principal Architect, Charter Communications
- 9:55 AM – 10:25 AM MDT Accessing Coherent: Activating the Access Network
  
  Coherent technology is finally coming to the access network. Panelists will discuss implementation, new and emerging products and the new service opportunities this will enable.
  
  Moderator:
  Matt Schmitt, Principal Architect, CableLabs
  Speakers:
  Shawn Esser, Director, Product Management, Coherent
  Fernando Villarruel, Chief Architect, MSO Practice, Ciena
- 10:25 AM – 10:35 AM MDT A Splice
  
  Join us for a “splice of life”. This un-moderated session is a 10-minute pause in the action meant to give you a break from the screen and a chance to recharge in preparation for the final sessions and speakers.
- 10:35 AM – 10:55 AM MDT Exploring the World of Optical Innovations
  
  Unlocking the Future of Tech: Dr. Steve Jia dives into the latest in coherent optical technology, distributed optical fiber sensing, quantum networking and more.
  
  Speaker:
  Dr. Steve Jia, Distinguished Technologist & Director of Advanced Optical Technology, CableLabs
- 10:55 AM – 11:20 AM MDT Hurricane Heroes: Comcast’s Recovery from Hurricane Ian
  
  Venk Mutalik, Comcast Fellow, shares how Comcast used P2P coherent optics to speed recovery after Florida’s Hurricane Ian in 2022.
  
  Moderator:
  Chris Stengrim, VP of Technology Strategy, CableLabs
  Speaker:
  Venk Mutalik, Comcast Fellow, Comcast Communications
- 11:20 AM – 11:30 AM MDT Wrap-Up
  
  Curtis Knittle and Chris Stengrim reflect on the top points of the day and will offer a preview of Day 2.
  
  Speakers:
  Dr. Curtis Knittle, VP of Wired Technologies, CableLabs
  Chris Stengrim, VP of Technology Strategy, CableLabs
- 11:30 AM MDT Adjourn
- 9:00 AM – 9:10 AM MDT Welcome
  
  Speakers:
  Dr. Curtis Knittle, VP of Wired Technologies, CableLabs
  Chris Stengrim, VP of Technology Strategy, CableLabs
  Courtney Seely, SVP & Chief Legal Officer, CableLabs
- 9:10 AM – 9:40 AM MDT Operator Spotlight: PONtificating Fiber’s Future for the next Decade
  
  How do operators see PON evolving? What are the key factors that operators are considering that will drive their deployments in the years to come? This panel will address these key questions and more.
  
  Moderator:
  Chris Stengrim, VP of Technology Strategy, CableLabs
  Speakers:
  John Lee, NGA Access Architect, Vodafone
  Eric Svenson, CTO/VP Engineering & Technical Operations, Armstrong
- 9:40 AM – 10:00 AM MDT Getting on the Same Wavelength: The Importance of Interoperability in PON Equipment
  
  Hear operator and vendor perspectives on the importance of interoperability for PON equipment. What impact can the industry expect? What is the best approach?
  
  Moderator:
  Jason Lauer, VP of Engineering & Operations, Kyrio
  Speakers:
  Dr. Pao Lo, VP of Network Engineering, Midco
  Ryan Nicometo, Senior VP and GM of Video & Broadband Solutions, Vecima
- 10:00 AM – 10:10 AM MDT A Splice
  
  Join us for a “splice of life”. This un-moderated session is a 10-minute pause in the action meant to give you a break from the screen and a chance to recharge in preparation for the final sessions and speakers.
- 10:10 AM – 10:25 AM MDT Spotlight: CableLabs Optical Program Highlights
  
  CableLabs shares its roadmap for evolving optical technologies, including updates on current and upcoming activities and available resources.
  
  Speaker:
  Dr. Curtis Knittle, VP of Wired Technologies, CableLabs
- 10:25 AM – 11:05 AM MDT INSIGHTS: Cable & PON from the Vendor perspective. What can the Cable community do to increase the velocity of PON adoption?
  
  What should the Cable community do to increase the velocity of PON adoption? During this session vendors will discuss the challenges of selling into and supporting the cable industry as operators move toward FTTx. In particular, how can the community come together to create scalable solutions that benefit everyone?
  
  Moderator:
  Dr. Curtis Knittle, VP of Wired Technologies, CableLabs
  Speakers:
  Doug Blue, Business Development, Nokia
  Ed Boyd, VP of PON R&D, Ciena
  Gary Cunha, Sr. Director, Business Development, PON Solutions, CommScope
  Mike Emmendorfer, VP, Technology Solutions, Calix
- 11:05 AM – 11:20 AM MDT Across the Spectrum: An Analyst’s View
  
  Hear the latest perspective on the Optical Market. Jaimie Lenderman joins us with an overview on trends and anticipated growth for the next decade.
  
  Speaker:
  Jaimie Lenderman, Research Manager and Principal Analyst, Omdia
- 11:20 AM – 11:30 AM MDT Wrap-Up
  
  CableLabs summarizes key take-aways and will review how to access event materials and recordings.
  
  Speakers:
  Dr. Curtis Knittle, VP of Wired Technologies, CableLabs
  Chris Stengrim, VP of Technology Strategy, CableLabs
- 11:30 AM MDT Adjourn

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Date and Location

Who Should Attend?

Registration Fees

Speakers

Doug Blue

Ed Boyd

Gary Cunha

Mike Emmendorfer

Shawn Esser

Dr. Zhensheng “Steve” Jia

Dr. Curtis Knittle

Robert Kuse

Jason Lauer

John Lee

Jaimie Lenderman

Dr. Pao Lo

Israel Madiedo

Venk Mutalik

Ryan Nicometo

Maryam Niknamfar

Matthew Schmitt

Courtney Seely

Chris Stengrim

Eric Svenson

Fernando Villarruel

Agenda

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