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Fall Forum

September 29, 2026–October 1, 2026
San Francisco, CA

Tuesday, September 29

Time Session Location
8 AM-5 PM
Registration
North Point Lounge 
8-10 AM
Breakfast
North Point Lounge 
9-10:30 AM
R11 WG18 Heart Rate Variability Working Group
Amador
9 AM-Noon 
WAVE Workshop
CA Thayer
10:30 AM-Noon
R11 WG19 Fall Detection Tech Working Group
Amador
Noon-1:30 PM 
Lunch
T&S Annual Awards Program
Presidio Ballroom 
1:30-2:30 PM
R4 Audio and Video Systems Committee
CA Thayer
1:30-2:30 PM
National Security, Supply Chains and the FCC: The Next Phase of the Covered List Strategy
To strengthen national security and supply chain resilience, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under the Trump Administration has advanced measures to restrict broad product categories, including "foreign-made routers," deemed to pose security risks. Join CTA's David Grossman and Michael Bergman for an update on recent developments, the policy objectives driving these actions, and what CTA members should expect next. This interactive session will provide an opportunity for audience questions and discussion. 
(CTA members only)
Banquet AB
1:30-3 PM
R11 WG17 Women’s Health Working Group
Amador
1:30-4 PM
Technology Council
(Invitation Only)
Marin
2:30-3:30 PM
Television Manufacturers Caucus (TVMC)
(Invitation Only)
CA Thayer
3-3:30 PM
Break
North Point Lounge
3-4 PM
R14 Cybersecurity and Privacy Management Committee
Banquet AB
3:30-5 PM
Communication Committee (Invitation Only)
Amador
4-5 PM
Audio & Video Standards: Stakeholder Roundtable
This one-hour roundtable will bring together key stakeholders from across the audio and video ecosystem to assess current industry needs, identify emerging opportunities, and discuss potential future standards initiatives. The session will provide a venue for open dialogue on where standards can continue to deliver value and how CTA can best support industry collaboration moving forward. 
CA Thayer
5:30-8 PM 
Networking Reception
The Palette Tea House

Wednesday, September 30

Time Session Location
8 AM-5 PM
Registration
North Point Lounge 
8-10 AM
Breakfast
North Point Lounge 
9 AM-Noon
ATSC Technology Group 3 (TG3) Meeting
(Invitation Only)
Banquet ABC
9 AM-3 PM
Wireless Division
(Invitation Only)
Marin
9-10 AM
AI Day at Fall Forum
From Disruption to Design: Building the AI-Enabled Workforce  
CTA President and CEO Kinsey Fabrizio will kick off AI Day at Fall Forum with opening remarks, followed by three 15-minute fireside chats exploring how organizations can move beyond narratives of disruption and intentionally design an AI-enabled workforce. Through practical insights, speakers will examine how leaders can redefine roles, workflows and skill development to strengthen human-machine collaboration, build resilient talent pipelines and drive productivity in an AI-powered economy
Presidio Ballroom
10-10:40 AM
AI Day at Fall Forum
Driving the Future: AI, Mobility, and the Road Ahead
This panel will explore how AI is reshaping urban mobility—from autonomous vehicles to intelligent traffic systems—with San Francisco serving as a real-world testing ground for innovation. Panelists will discuss lessons from the city’s rapid deployment of AI-driven solutions, including regulatory challenges, public trust, and what it means for scaling the future of transportation globally.
Presidio Ballroom
11-11:40 AM
AI Day at Fall Forum
Backing the Builders: AI Startups and the Future of Investment
This panel will examine how investors are identifying and backing the most promising AI startups amid rapid technological change and market competition. Panelists will share insights on funding trends, scaling challenges, and what it takes for founders to stand out in a fast-growing AI landscape.
Presidio Ballroom
Noon-1:30 PM
Lunch 

AI Day at Fall Forum
At the Table: California’s Take on AI Regulation
This lunch conversation will feature a candid discussion with a California government official on the state’s approach to AI policy, innovation, and regulation. Attendees will gain insight into how California is balancing technological advancement with public trust, accountability, and economic opportunity.
North Point Lounge 
1:30-3 PM
AI Day at Fall Forum
Powering the Future: AI’s Role in Next-Gen Energy 
This facilitated conversation will explore how innovations in AI, automation, and digital infrastructure are transforming the energy sector—enhancing efficiency, optimizing grid management, and enabling new, sustainable business models. Experts will discuss the opportunities, challenges, and standards needed to ensure reliability, resilience, and scalability as AI becomes embedded in the future of energy systems. 
(Invitation Only) 
CA Thayer
1:30-3 PM
R11 WG20 Wearable Performance and Trust Working Group
Amador
1:30-5 PM
ATSC Board Meeting
(Invitation Only)
Banquet ABC
2:30-3 PM
Break
North Point Lounge 
3:30-5 PM
R11 Health, Fitness and Wellness Committee
Amador
3:30-5 PM
AI Day at Fall Forum
Fair Use and the Future of AI Roundtable
The outcome of today's copyright and fair use debates will shape the future of U.S. leadership in AI development, investment, and deployment. This CTA members-only roundtable will bring together leading experts to discuss what's at stake for startups, consumer technology companies, and every business using AI—and how policymakers can support both innovation and creators. Participants will help shape CTA's strategy for advancing policies that strengthen American AI leadership and enable members to engage effectively with policymakers.
CA Thayer
5-7 PM
Networking Reception
North Point Lounge 

Thursday, October 1

Time Session Location
8 AM-5 PM
Registration
North Point Lounge 
8-10 AM
Breakfast
North Point Lounge 
8 AM-2 PM
Video Board 
(Invitation Only)
CA Thayer
9-10:30 AM
R13 WG3 General Principles of AI/ML Working Group
Amador
9:30 AM-3 PM
Audio Board 
(CTA Members Only)
Banquet AB
10:30-Noon
R13 WG1 Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Working Group
Amador
Noon-1:30 PM
Lunch
North Point Lounge 
1:30-3 PM
R13 Artificial Intelligence Committee
Amador
2:30-3 PM
Break
North Point Lounge 

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