This time next week, the cable community will be swarming The Independent Show in Minneapolis, and NCTC and ACA Connects are expanding the conversations of years' past to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing providers right now.

A lot of the talk will look to the future and how small- and medium-sized providers can embrace technology and stay competitive against the big guys. At 9:35am on Monday, Vexus Fiber VP, Special Projects Elaine Partridge and ACA Connects Chair Patty Boyers will open conversations around leadership and pushing organizations into the future. That will be followed by a panel discussion with leaders from MTCO Communications, NewWave Communications and Bluepeak on keeping up with change and meeting customer demand through technological advancement.

This year's show will also feature speakers like JJ Delgado, an author and expert on subjects like Chat GPT and artificial intelligence.

If you haven't registered yet, not to worry! The Independent Show is also offering day passes as a flexible and more affordable option for folks that otherwise may not be able to attend.

Cablefax will be covering all things Independent Show from the show floor for those unable to attend every session. Keep an eye out for our coverage on Cablefax.com and Cablefax Daily!