Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Annual forum focused on technology standards development, policy discussions, and industry collaboration within the consumer technology sector
- Covers artificial intelligence, advanced mobility, workforce policy, climate policy, copyright, intellectual property, and economic trends
- Designed for senior executives, policy makers, standards developers, and regulatory professionals from technology companies and government agencies
- Features speakers from LinkedIn, Google, Waymo, OpenAI, Zoox, Ramp, and Runway
About the Event
The CTA Fall Forum is an annual gathering organised by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) in San Francisco, California. Held at the Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf, the event brings together technology industry leaders for standards development work, policy discussions, and executive networking. The programme combines keynote presentations, panel discussions, and collaborative working sessions addressing both technical and regulatory matters affecting the consumer technology sector.
Technology Standards and Policy Focus
The forum addresses the intersection of technology development and regulatory frameworks. Sessions cover technology standards development processes, policy and regulatory affairs, copyright and intellectual property considerations, and public policy affecting the technology sector. The event provides a venue for industry participants to engage directly with standards bodies and contribute to shaping technical specifications and best practices.
Artificial intelligence and advanced mobility feature prominently in the programme, reflecting current industry priorities. Representatives from companies actively developing these technologies, including OpenAI, Waymo, and Zoox, participate as speakers. Economic trends affecting the technology sector and workforce policy considerations round out the policy agenda.
Climate and Workforce Policy
The forum incorporates discussions on climate policy and workforce development as they relate to the technology industry. These sessions address how regulatory changes and sustainability requirements affect technology companies and their operations.
Who Should Attend
The CTA Fall Forum targets senior leadership within the technology sector. Typical attendees include chief executives, presidents, heads of policy, senior counsel, directors of regulatory affairs, and venture advisors. The event serves professionals from technology companies, industry associations, and government agencies who are involved in standards development, regulatory compliance, or technology policy. Those responsible for navigating evolving compliance requirements or representing their organisations in industry standards processes will find relevant content and networking opportunities.
Sponsors
LG serves as Gold Sponsor and Technology and Standards Awards Sponsor. The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) is the Meeting Sponsor for the event.