Sunday, September 12, 20103:00 pm – 6:00 pmRegistration open - Third Floor Promenade
Monday, September 13, 20107:00 amRegistration open - Third Floor Promenade7:30 am - 8:30 amContinental Breakfast - Rendezvous / Petit Trianon
8:30 am – 11:15 am - Trianon BallroomThe Insiders: Inside the Industry and WICTThis opening session will feature a Q&A facilitated by WICT President and CEO Maria Brennan, featuring Time Warner Cable’s Ellen East, WICT’s 2010 Chair, and Kyle McSlarrow, President and CEO of NCTA, as they discuss the latest developments in the industry and their insights about how it could impact WICT and its members. Don’t miss this chance to get the inside scoop.
Opening KeynoteSuze Orman is a two-time Emmy Award-winning television host, New York Times best-selling author, magazine and online columnist, writer/producer, and one of the top motivational speakers in the world today. She is undeniably America’s most recognized expert on personal finance. Orman is the contributing editor to “O” The Oprah Magazine, the Costco Connection Magazine and for the last nine years host of the award winning Suze Orman Show, which airs every Saturday night on CNBC.
Leadership Preparedness: Being Ready for the "What If"No cable executive made it to the top by only focusing on today. Find out through this panel discussion how key cable executives prepare for the next step in business by planning for it before it happens. Learn from leading experts about how and why the marketplace dictates the need to stay ahead of the trend lines and why it is leaders who are prepared that survive for the next round of “what if.”
11:15 am – 1:15 pm Touchstones Luncheon - Grand BallroomAmong the accolades to be presented at The WICT Touchstones Luncheon will be the 2010 Woman to Watch and Woman of the Year.
1:30 pm – 5:45 pm Concurrent & General Sessions
1:30 pm - 2:40 pmInnovations in Technology: How They'll Affect the Business of Your Business - Trianon Ballroom Sponsored by CiscoTech-savvy need not apply. This session is designed for the tech-wary. In an industry where technology is key, you have to keep apprised of what is on the market today and what is on the horizon tomorrow to keep your business moving forward. This isn’t just a session for the MSO staffs either. Also learn what vendors and programmers are doing in the tech space. The more you know about what is coming, the better prepared you will be to help your company stay ahead.
The Lingo of Cable Finance: A Comprehensive Introduction - Sutton North Sponsored by Cable OneDo you know your ARPU from your RGUs? In this session, you’ll become familiar with the language around revenue, cash flow, key financial metrics and tools commonly used by the industry. After attending this session, you’ll head back to your office feeling more confident about discussing your link to the bottom line.
Being Strategic: A Winning Approach for Women - Sutton South Sponsored by Scripps NetworksWomen score high in almost all leadership competencies, except for one: being strategic. A well-thought through approach to thinking and leading strategically can turn a potential liability into an absolute asset. This session will lay out a tried and true step-by-step approach to being strategic that you can apply immediately back at the office, and share with your team.
3:00 pm - 4:10 pmTechnology Boot Camp: Learning the Basics - Sutton NorthJust because you work in the cable industry doesn’t mean you know how cable systems work; but you should. From bandwidth to switched digital, this session will explain the technologies that drive the industry using everyday language. By gaining this technical knowledge, you will become a more empowered cable executive. If you feel like you need to strengthen your cable comprehension, be sure to get to this session.
Clear, Concise, Confident: Keys to Better Business Communication - Sutton South Anyone and everyone can write an email and create a PowerPoint presentation, but how many are doing it effectively? Unfortunately, more harm than good comes from poorly composed communications and presentations. During this session, you’ll learn key rules of creating strong, clear and on-point communications that will immediately improve your professional “voice.”
Leadership and the Bottom Line: Impacting Performance & Profit - Trianon BallroomIn order to stay successful and keep their results in line with shareholders’ expectations, the best companies also work to continually develop strong, capable leaders. A corporate philosophy geared toward methodically grooming tomorrow’s leaders is a common attribute in the most successful companies. Companies who live by their leaders will share their best practices that keep them ahead of the pack.
4:30 pm - 5:40 pmGeneral Session: New Media: Leading Change and Driving Opportunity - Trianon BallroomThere is no question that new media is transforming how cable does business, requiring a dynamic and interactive relationship with customers. With new media effecting changes in traditional business models, new approaches to leadership in this space can make the difference between growing a steady revenue stream or being cut from the line-up. During this panel, you’ll hear how key executives are approaching leadership in the rapidly evolving areas surrounding new media business products.
5:45 pm – 7:00pm Big Apple Reception - Grand Ballroom FoyerAll registered attendees will be welcomed to New York with a chance to win an Apple iPad. Join us at the conclusion of the first day of the conference and use the time to reconnect with friends and colleagues and to make new contacts. Only those in attendance will be eligible to win an Apple iPad, so be sure you’re there!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 8:00 am – 8:45am - Continental Breakfast - Rendezvous / Petit Trianon
8:45 am – 12:30 pm Concurrent & General Sessions
8:45 am - 10:00 amThe Healthy Leader: Mind, Body, Spirit - Sutton NorthKeeping yourself healthy isn’t just a good idea for you; it’s a good idea for your business. This session will discuss the link between health, well-being and work-life integration as positive contributors to your business’ health and profitability. Find out what you can do in your company now to promote a healthy environment in the workplace, which leads to healthy leaders, which leads to stronger corporate performance.
Career Savvy: Tips and Techniques for Rising Leaders - Sutton SouthThe workplace is constantly changing and it’s important to ensure you are actively and strategically managing your career – including, building your virtual brand, developing strong peer networks, and understanding how to establish and maximize the mentor-mentee relationship. To make sure you stay at the top of your game, join this panel of experts to discuss how to move yourself ahead and stand out in a crowd of peers. What you learn here now will help you get where you want to be tomorrow.
10:30 am - 12:30 pmGeneral Session: Rarified Air: Finding Your Voice - Trianon BallroomWhat does it take to lead where no others have gone before you? These extraordinary women leaders have each achieved break-through success in their field and will share their stories about how they stayed true to themselves and their vision. Drawn from diverse experiences, these panelists overcame obstacles to thrive in changing environments while creating a path for others to follow.
Capstone Keynote: Path to PAR Report: A Presentation on the Business Impact of Gender Diversity and Related Best Practices - Trianon Ballroom
Conference Closing Remarks
1:00 pm – 2:15 pmNAMIC's L. Patrick Mellon Mentorship Program Luncheon presented in partnership with WICT and sponsored by the Walter Kaitz FoundationEstablished in 1993 and renamed in 1997 in honor of one of NAMIC’s founders, the late L. Patrick Mellon, this program facilitates diversity in our industry by pairing top-level industry executives with NAMIC members to assist them with career development strategies.