The 2018 Cablefax Leaders Retreat is like nothing else in the industry. This is not a conference. This is your chance to be in the room where it happens.

Overview

Cablefax Leaders Retreat Brochure The Cablefax Leaders Retreat on April 30-May 1 in Amelia Island, FL, will foster discussions that simply can’t be had anywhere else. It’s the one event this year where you’ll be immersed in peer-to-peer conversations tackling the topics you care about most in a comfortable setting—and on a schedule that allows for networking and breaks so you come back to the office refreshed and invigorated by the future of your business.  View Detailed Agenda for More Info.

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The Cablefax Leaders Retreat will bring together top leaders for an in-depth, high-level discussion exploring the future of the distribution, monetization and how today’s consumer engagement strategies could shape companies’ fortunes for decades to come. You’ll be part of this important debate and conversation, participating in a one-of-a-kind experience that produces unique takeaways and insights to help future-proof your business for the next 12 to 18 months. Seats are extremely limited, and registration requests will be screened to ensure that participants qualify for this high-level discussion.

In addition to strategic roundtables, the Cablefax Leaders Retreat will also give you the opportunity to network with your peers in a casual environment and participate in off-site activities that stimulate more discussion and brainstorming about the changing TV and broadband ecosystem—and where the biggest opportunities lie now and in the future.

This exclusive and curated meeting of the minds will be unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Do you qualify to attend? Secure your seat at the table now.

Who Attends

Cablefax has embarked on a mission to do something completely different—a private, high-level, off-the-record retreat of media, content and broadband leaders like nothing else out there. Don’t miss your chance to be in the room where important conversations will happen between companies like these: 

21st Century Fox
A+E
Activision
Altice
Amazon
AMC Networks
American Express
Apple
Charter Spectrum
Comcast Xfinity
Cox Communications
Crown Media Family Networks
CSG
Discovery Communications
Disney
Electronic Arts
EPIX
ESPN
Facebook
Fox Searchlight
HBO
Hulu
Instagram
Mediacom
NBCUniversal
Netflix
Paramount
Philo
PlutoTV
Proctor & Gamble
Roku
Scripps Networks Interactive
Showtime
Snapchat
Sony Crackle
Sony Pictures Television
Starbucks
Twitch
Twitter
Universal
Viacom
YouTube - Google

Agenda

  1. Monday, Apr 30

  2. 4:43 am

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  3. 8:30 am

    Prep Talk: Artificial Intelligence and the TV Ecosystem

  4. 10:00 am

    Morning Break

  5. 11:00 am

    Registration and Welcome Brunch

  6. 12:00 pm

    Forum -- Finding the Best... and Keeping Them in Times of Change

  7. 1:30 pm

    Activities (Golf, Kayaking, Conservation Tour)

  8. 6:00 pm

    R&R: Refresh & Relax

  9. 7:15 pm

    Cocktail Reception

  10. 8:00 pm

    Networking Dinner

  11. Tuesday, May 01

  12. 6:15 am

    Sunrise Walk (optional)

  13. 8:00 am

    Breakfast

  14. 9:00 am

    Forum -- Measuring Success Here, There and Everywhere

  15. 10:30 am

    Networking Break

  16. 11:00 am

    Forum -- Embrace the Future, Prepare the Present

  17. 12:30 pm

    Lunch

  18. 2:00 pm

    Forum -- It’s a Wrap... Now What Can We Take Back to the Office?

  19. 3:00 pm

    Final Toast and Good-byes

Unlike a conference, the Leaders Retreat is completely different as we curate the discussion to match the mix of executives in the room. We expect specific topics to include:

Regulation:
Net Neutrality
Retransmission Consent
Consolidation

Competition:
OTT/SVOD
Virtual MVPDs
Mobile Content
Satellite/Telco   

Technology:
Password Sharing/Authentication
5G/Wireless
DOCSIS 3.1/FTTH

Recruiting & Retention:
Attracting the Best & Brightest
Retention & Incentives
Fostering a Culture of Innovation

Customer Empowerment:
Who owns the Customer?
The Future of the Consumer Experience
Profiting amid Unbundling & Disaggregation

New Opportunities:
Home Security & Automation
Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Telemedicine & Home Healthcare

Co-Facilitators

Michael Grebb
Publisher
[email protected]

Amy Maclean
Editorial Director
[email protected]

Want a seat at the table? Register Now.

Networking Activities

You have the option of either playing golf, kayaking or venturing on an exclusive tour of White Oak Conservation on Monday, April 30, 2018.  When registering, please indicate which activity you would like to participate in.

GOLFING: The Golf Club of Amelia Island is a very playable, yet challenging golf course. The layout offers two distinct settings. The front nine was designed around large oak trees and lakes, while the back nine is well protected by marshes that will reward well placed shots and will penalize less accurate efforts. Wide fairways and large, undulating greens dictate play throughout the course. And, while the course is not lengthy by most standards, the ocean breezes can turn this gentle test into certain fury.

You will be notified of your teams onsite at registration (Shotgun Start).

AMAZING KAYAKING: Allow our experienced guides to teach you how to kayak along the waterways of our Amelia Island. Explore wild and scenic places and share the guide’s passion for paddling. This highly-personalized service and tailor-made adventures ensure your experience will be unforgettable from beginning to end.

After a short explanation of the kayaking procedures your tour will begin. As you arrive, the guides will help you choose a kayak that is suitable for your weight and height. Personal floatation devices are required for the safety of everyone. For the inexperienced paddler, a brief lesson is given on how to row and exit your boat.

WHITE OAK CONSERVATION TOUR: Located on 6,500 acres of land along the St. Marys river in northeast Florida White Oak is home to one of the world’s premier wildlife breeding, research and training facilities. The wildlife conservation facility spans 600 acres and is surrounded by pine and hardwood forest and wetlands, and is home to 28 species of endangered animals. Experience the animals in their natural surroundings from open-air vehicles.

White Oak Conservation’s mission is to save endangered wildlife and habitats through sustainable conservation breeding, education and responsible land stewardship.

VIDEO: Here is a video (a little old but still very relevant) about the White Oak Conservation facility: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZvAC0mC4yw

It is a truly special place but alas difficult to describe on paper.

Pricing

Individual Pass

  • Early Bird

    $1595
    Valid until
    April 10, 2018
  • Regular Rate

    $1795
    Valid until
    April 30, 2018

Group Passes

  • Early Bird

    $1295
    Valid until
    April 10, 2018
  • Regular Rate

    $1495
    Valid until
    April 30, 2018

The Cablefax Leaders Retreat is designed specifically for content and broadband leaders Cablefax reviews and approves each individual participant to ensure a conversation amongst a community of senior industry executives.

Venue

The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

4750 Amelia Island Parkway
Amelia Island, FL 32034
904.277.1100

A LUXURY BARRIER-ISLAND RESORT SITUATED ON 13 MILES OF PRISTINE BEACHES IN NORTH FLORIDA

Make memories at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, where southern charm, magnificent scenery and casually elegant surroundings exemplify the gentle ambience of this barrier island’s luxury beachfront resort. Located on a grand stretch of pristine coastline, this North Florida resort is the perfect place for families to reconnect. For couples to retreat. And for groups to rediscover their collaborative spirit. Revel in the stunning coastal views revealed from the private balcony of luxurious accommodations inspired by the ocean. Surrender to serenity at our on-site spa , indulge in fine dining , or play 18 holes on our private golf course , lined with ancient, moss-covered oaks. At The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, let us make time stand still for a day, a week, forever.

Contact

Questions

Please contact Mary-Lou French at [email protected] if you have any questions or would like more information.

Sponsorship

For sponsorship information, contact Account Executive Olivia Murray at [email protected] or 301.354.2010.

Program

For programing information, contact Publisher Mike Grebb at [email protected].