ABOUT SCTE
Empowering the Broadband Industry
At SCTE, we bring innovation to life, turning visionary ideas into everyday realities. As the broadband industry’s most trusted and expansive community, we’re dedicated to nurturing standards, fostering talent and building collaborative relationships that unlock the true potential of emerging technologies.
Who we are
Envisioning the Future of Connectivity
SCTE is a not-for-profit member association dedicated to advancing the broadband industry through industry-leading certifications, training programs, standards initiatives, conferences and local chapters that help professionals stay ahead in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Founded in 1969, SCTE serves thousands of members across the industry ecosystem — including network operators, equipment manufacturers, technology partners, engineers, technicians, executives and emerging professionals.
Mission & Values
The SCTE Vision
Preparing broadband professionals for the technologies of tomorrow. SCTE empowers the broadband industry to deliver exceptional customer experiences and keep communities connected. Through industry-leading technical innovation, education, certification and standards development, SCTE creates lasting value for both organizations and individual professionals.
Diversity & Inclusion
SCTE’s long-term goal is to foster diversity and inclusion across the broadband workforce and the organizations that support it. To advance this commitment, SCTE launched its Diversity & Inclusion Initiative in 2012, establishing programs establishing programs that support its inclusion philosophy.
Governance
SCTE was built upon member involvement, and today, SCTE still relies on members to provide the direction and leadership necessary to keep its programs and services relevant to the industry.
What We Do
Learning & Development
Delivering industry-designed, role-based learning paths, practical certifications and hands-on content tailored to operator needs, ensuring a skilled workforce.
Explore:Â Learning | Certifications
SCTE TechExpo
The country’s single largest conference where engineering meets the latest technologies mixing industry visionaries with the best hardware and software companies to learn, explore and drive business forward.
Standards
The only American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-accredited platform for developing technical specifications for the broadband industry which connects innovation directly to real-world deployment in HFC, AI, fiber, energy management and more
Chapters
Over 55 grassroots hubs powered by volunteers, offering training, networking, mentorship, fun and much more
Membership
Gain lifelong industry connections, friendships, collaborative learning and career advancement with accessible, broadband service provider-backed resources at every career stage
Meet Our Leadership Team
Maria Popo
President & CEO
Janelle Morse
Vice President, Conferences
Cory Pavicich
Head of Product, Professional Learning
Dean Stoneback
Head of Engineering and Standards
Angela Eichman
Head of Customer Care
Derek DiGiacomo
Head of Energy Management & Business Continuity
Jeffrey Horne
Head of Educational Partnerships
Shakira Exford
Head of Chapter Operations & Digital Enablement
Melanie Pastore
Head of Industry Solutions
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