12th Annual California Cable Supplier Diversity Symposium is a high impact one-day virtual event, strategically connecting diverse suppliers to supplier diversity representatives, buyers and prime suppliers.
The symposium includes multiple sessions to engage, educate, and connect diverse suppliers to important industry trends and opportunities.
ENGAGEMENT. EDUCATION. CONNECTION.Â
9:00 am - 9:10 am (PDT)
Opening Remarks - Laying the Future-Ready Foundation with Cox Communications, Comcast, and Charter CommunicationsÂ
9:10 am - 9:20 am (PDT) - Executive Keynote: Corporate DE&I initiatives and the Integration of Supplier Diversity presented by Loren Hudson, Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Comcast
For participating corporations, Supplier Diversity is a critical connection point for reaching Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals. Cox, Comcast, and Charter are committed to delivering quality internet to all households, especially in disadvantaged communities that have long struggled with the digital divide. There is a powerful commitment to ensuring diversity in employment and that the supply chain reflects the communities that Comcast serves. Loren Hudson, SVP & Chief Diversity Officer, Comcast Cable Impact and Inclusion, will share what investments Comcast is making in its supply chain to empower access and economic equality to diverse communities.
9:20 am - 9:50 am (PDT) - The Future of Broadband - 10G Connection Panel withÂ
Dennis V. Morgan, Vice President, California Region Outside Plant Engineering & Construction, Cox Communications., Inc.
Nelson Duckett, Vice President Field Operations, Comcast
Ayham Al-Banna, Vice President, Engineering, Charter Communications
Cable executives will share key insights into current trends and discuss the proposed growth of networks related to increased bandwidth, faster upload/download speeds, and overall upgrades in the network to service customer needs – also known as the Road/Path to 10G. The implementation of 10G will unlock incredible access and opportunities for consumers, which will drive limitless opportunities for diverse businesses. Attendees will gain a deep understanding of how the implementation of 10G will unlock the secrets to being future-ready.
9:50 am - 10:05 am (PDT) - DBE Keynote: Thriving Towards Success in the New World of Business presented by Matthew Baker, Chief Culinary Officer / Co-Owner, Feast on This Culinary & Event Production
Matthew Baker, Chief Culinary Officer, at Feast on This, has had to reimagine his business over the past few years. These forced pivots and his resilience have positioned Feast on This to thrive as one of San Diego's top catering companies. Matthew Baker will share his journey and business insight into his success.
10:05 am - 10:30am (PDT) - Get Future Ready: Get Ahead of New Risk Requirements That Could Prevent You From Bidding on Contracts presented by Melanie Rae, Chief Learning Designer, Guided Business Plan
Discover what risk managers are implementing and how creating a simple business continuity plan with a 3-step framework can give you a foundation to become eligible for certain contracts.Â
10:30 am - 10:45 am (PDT) - Executive Closing Remarks presented by Ajamu Johnson, VP Enterprise Procurement, Comcast
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11:00 am - 12:30 pm (PDT) - Vendor Showcase
Diverse Suppliers who successfully register and submit a company description and keywords by October 9, 2022 will be considered for the opportunity to deliver a brief capabilities presentation to Cable Company representatives and prime suppliers.
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Loren Hudson is Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer for Comcast Cable. In this role, Loren leads a shared effort to execute a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) human capital strategy that is reflective of and builds upon Comcast Cable’s business goals. As the first CDO for Comcast Cable, Loren also serves as a key partner to the company’s leaders and the broader Human Resources organization, with an eye toward establishing frameworks for DE&I accountability and serving as a driver of employee training, career development, and education.
Loren brings 20 years of Human Resources experience to this role. She joined Comcast and the cable industry in 2000 as Human Resources Generalist for the Charles County, Maryland location. Since then, she has held a variety of positions of increasing responsibility, most recently serving as Vice President of Human Resources for the Comcast Beltway Region’s more than 3,000 employees across Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia.
Matthew Baker is a visionary and pioneer in the catering industry. He has 30 highly decorated years of culinary experience. Currently, he serves as Chief Culinary Officer of Feast on This Catering and Memorable Events in Southern California a company he founded in January of 2000.Â
Matthew is also the host of his own television program Cooking Simply on Sorenson TV. He is also proud to be a role model and a leader for both the Deaf Community and the LGBTQ Community. Matthew is a member of the ICA (International Caterer Association) and Chefs de Cuisine.
Construction –Lighting Design and Manufacturing – Outdoor plant construction- Linear, Underground
Engineering – Products/services related to video/ Data compression for cable operations
Environmental – Testing and Assessments – Remediation and Mitigation
Facilities – HVAC, Landscaping, Building Maintenance, Building Services
Fleet –Automotive repair/maintenance – Vehicle wraps & Vehicle racks
Safety – Products/Services related to Personnel, Building, Technician Safety
Tools and Installation Materials – Related to cable & field technician installations
