Think BIG : The 2008 Cable Show. May 18-20 - Morial Convention Center - New Orleans

Public Policy Program

The Cable Show ’08 Public Policy program will kick-off on Sunday, May 18 with a luncheon, hosted by ARRIS, featuring former Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairmen and Commissioners commenting on the 2008 Presidential election and the regulatory outlook for telecommunications under each of three potential administrations. Each panelist will represent the views of one of the three major Presidential candidates:

  • Bill Kennard, former Chairman, FCC (Obama)
  • Susan Ness, former Commissioner, FCC (Clinton)
  • Michael Powell, former Chairman, FCC (McCain)
  • Moderated by Kathleen Abernathy, former Commissioner, FCC

Monday Public Policy Lunch

In addition to Carols M. Gutierrez, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, keynote address at the beginning of Monday afternoon’s general session, a Public Policy luncheon on May 19 will feature:

  • FCC Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein
  • FCC Commissioner Michael Copps
  • FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell
  • Federal Trade Commission Commissioner Jon Leibowitz
  • NTIA Acting Assistant Secretary Meredith Baker
  • Moderated by Dan Brenner, Sr. Vice President, Law & Regulatory Policy, NCTA

Tuesday Public Policy Lunch

On Tuesday, May 20, the Public Policy luncheon will feature a discussion between cable and broadcast chief executives on the digital transition:

  • David Rehr, President and CEO, National Association of Broadcasters
  • Paul McTear, President and CEO, Raycom Media
  • Jack Sander, Senior Advisor, Belo Corporation and Chairman, NAB Joint Board
  • Paul Karpowicz, President, Meredith Corporation Broadcasting Group
  • Glenn Britt, President & CEO, Time Warner Cable
  • Bob Miron, Chairman & CEO, Advance/Newhouse Communications
  • Moderated by Deborah Lathen, former Chief, FCC Cable Services Bureau

All three Public Policy Lunches are “invitation only” but employees of NCTA member companies that wish to attend should email their request to caroline@ncta.com. Space is limited and each request will receive a personal response as to whether he or she can be accommodated. The lunches are open to news media, and there will be a sign-up sheet in the Media Center at Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.

Public Policy Sessions

Other highlights of the Cable Show Public Policy Agenda include the following sessions:

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