Denver, CO
DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Tech Center
Speaker Logistics
We are delighted to welcome you on board for Cable Next-Gen. This page includes all the information you should need to prepare for the event. If you have any questions, please contact Resun. Please ensure you read each section carefully and meet the required deadlines. We look forward to working with you in making this a successful event!
SPEAKER INFORMATION
REQUIRED INFORMATION
As a speaker at Cable Next-Gen, your profile plays a key role in promoting your session and engaging with the audience. If you have not already done so, please send the following information to ASAP.
- Short Biography (approximately 100 words, not a CV): This will be included in your speaker profile and used for the Chair’s introduction.
Headshot: A high-resolution, colour photo in digital format (JPEG, PNG, or GIF).
Verification: Check that your biography and photo are correctly uploaded on the speaker listing. If there are any issues, please reach out to us.
Mobile Number: For on-site emergencies only.
Dietary Requirements: Please specify any dietary needs.
Special Assistance: Let us know if you require any specific assistance at the venue.
NEW VENUE & ACCOMMODATION
VENUE - NEW FOR 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Tech Center
7801 East Orchard Road
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Website: Click Here
*The conference sessions and exhibition will be held in the Citrus Grand Ballroom, located on the Lobby Floor.
TRAVEL
Directions to the venue can be found here
PARKING
You can refer here for more information.
ACCOMMODATION
Speakers are responsible for arranging and covering the costs of their own accommodation and travel. You can book your accommodation at the event venue at a preferential rate using the following details. Please ensure your booking is completed by 9th March:
- By Phone: Call 800-222-8733 and reference Cable Next-Gen or Group Code: CDT905.
- Online: Use the following link to book your room: Cable Next-Gen Available Rooms - DoubleTree Hotel Denver Tech Center. ** (Special Rates – Group Code: CDT905)
**Guests may adjust their length of stay by selecting 'Edit Stay', choosing the desired nights, and clicking 'Update'.
YOUR PASS
As a valued speaker, you will receive a Speaker Pass, which grants you complimentary access to all areas of the event.
For on-site registration, please bring a business card or a valid form of ID to ensure a smooth check-in process.
VISA
If you require a visa to attend the event, please inform us so we can provide a personalized letter of invitation to support your application. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
YOUR ROLE
Please arrive at least one break in advance (20 minutes) of your session and adhere to the following guidelines based on your role.
You can check your session(s) on the latest agenda here. If you have any questions regarding the agenda, please contact the producer.
YOUR ROLE - PRESENTER
Presentation Submission:
- Submit your presentation files by 10th March via our Dropbox.
- Rename your file using the format: "speaker name_organization" before uploading.
- Files must be PPT and not PDF.
- Notify your speaker manager (Resun.Tan@informa.com) once the file is uploaded.
- If your presentation includes Non-default Microsoft font or videos, please ensure these files are uploaded separately as well.
Equipment Provided:
- A laptop, data projector, screen and microphone will be available.
- Presentations will be made from a centralized laptop, and a remote mouse will be provided.
- If additional equipment is required, please inform us in advance.
Presentation Guidelines:
- Submit presentations in English, formatted in 16:9 with a minimum font size of 24 for legibility.
- Avoid submitting PDF files as it can't display in the system.
- Provide any custom fonts by 10th March .
- Videos should be in .h264 format (.mov or .mp4) in the highest resolution possible. For other formats, consult us as soon as possible.
- Ensure your presentation fits within the allocated time, including 5 minutes for questions.
Using Personal Devices:
- Mac will not be available on-site, so if you plan to use your own, please inform us in advance and ensure you bring the necessary adapters for DVI, HDMI, or DisplayPort connections.
Backup and Availability:
- Bring an updated version of your presentation on a USB drive as a backup.
- If you prefer your presentation not to be made available on the conference website or event app, please inform us.
Filming and Consent:
- Some sessions may be filmed. If you do not wish to be filmed, notify us in advance.
Arrival:
- Arrive at least one break before your presentation to ensure everything is set up and ready.
For any questions or concerns, please contact us.
YOUR ROLE - PANELLIST
- Introductions: Before the event, the producer will connect you to the moderator and other panellists to facilitate introductions.
- Discussion Preparation: Collaborate with the moderator and fellow panellists to discuss and finalize the questions to be addressed during the panel.
Note: Panellists are NOT required to submit slides for their session.
YOUR ROLE - MODERATOR OR CHAIRPERSON
Pre-Event
- Information Pack: Chairs will receive an information pack prior to the event, including housekeeping guidelines and health and safety protocols.
- Introductions: Producers will connect moderators with their panellists to facilitate introductions and pre-event coordination.
On the day - Chairperson
- Briefing: Provide a briefing on health and safety protocols and housekeeping guidelines.
- Sessions Management: Open and close the day, ensuring smooth transitions between sessions.
- Speaker Introductions: Introduce standalone speakers and moderators to the audience.
On the day - Moderators
- Welcome and introduce panellists to the audience.
- Provide an introduction to the subject matter and moderate the panel discussion.
- Facilitate audience engagement by including questions from the floor.
- Wrap up the session with closing remarks and hand back to the Chair.
Note: it is assumed that Chairs and Moderators will not use slides. Should you wish to use slides, please consult with us.
THE EVENT APP
This event is powered by Swapcard - Informa Connect Tech Events app. Download from HERE.
The event app will be launched at 2nd March, before the event and will be available to all attendees. This ensures you have ample time to complete your profiles and familiarize yourself with its features.
Our team will be available throughout the process to assist you and ensure you have the best experience possible!
LOGGING IN TO INFORMA CONNECT TECH EVENTS APP
Please follow instructions on the link HERE on how to sign up or log in to your profile.
SPEAKER PROFILES
We have loaded your details, along with your photo and biography, into the platform. If you have not yet sent these through, please send them through ASAP. You can also update these yourself when you log in by following the guide below:
NETWORKING
To make the most of the event, we encourage you to use the networking function before and after your session.
This will help you connect with fellow participants, maximize networking opportunities, and build valuable professional relationships.
Learn more on How To Connect
ADDITIONAL POLICIES
CODE OF CONDUCT
Informa Connect is dedicated to providing an inclusive and safe event experience for everyone, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, nationality or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. We are a diverse community of professionals, and we conduct ourselves professionally. Please be considerate and careful with your words and actions. Exhibitors in the expo hall, evening party hosts and organizers of concurrent activities should be aware they are subject to the code of conduct. Exhibitors and party hosts may not promote sexualized or offensive imagery or activities. Exhibition and party staff should not use sexualized clothing/uniforms/costumes, or otherwise create a sexualized environment. Participants asked to stop any behavior are expected to comply immediately. If a participant or sponsor engages in behavior that violates this code of conduct, Informa Connect staff may take action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the event with no refund.
SUSTAINABILITY
Informa Connect is committed to a role of environmental and sustainable leadership in every aspect of our business and recognises the responsibilities we have to our employees, our customers, our suppliers, the communities we work within and the environment as a whole.
Our contribution to a sustainable and environmentally harmonious society is based upon best practice and covers:
Environment: We use recycled materials for office and event documentation and reduce the use of plastics in all our event collateral
Community: To encourage sustainable development in the wider business we endeavour to utilise environmentally accredited venues and support regional agricultural practice by insisting on using locally grown produce for catering at all our large events.
Relationships: Informa Connect has developed an alliance with the Carbon Neutral Company and as a further example of our customer centricity, we strive to locate our events central to where we feel the majority of attendees originate.
PHOTOGRAPHY
By registering for this event you acknowledge recordings, video, and photographs are being taken during the event. By you entering this event, you give unqualified consent to: Informa Connect, its agents, licensees to record, use and publicise your voice, actions, likeness, and appearance, in any manner and media, worldwide in perpetuity. If you wish to avoid being recorded, please do not enter this event.
DATA PROTECTION
Informa Connect and Cable Next-Gen Technologies & Strategies do not sell, nor distribute, attendee contact information in accordance with established privacy policies. Any company claiming to have such information to sell is not affiliated with Cable Next-Gen Technologies & Strategies, or its parent company Informa, and do not have access to our confidential records.
