NCTA Education Foundation

09/30/2026

The countdown is on — The Kaitz Event is just one week away! 🎉

This is your reminder o secure your ticket and be part of the celebration in New York.

We’re bringing together leaders, colleagues, and ChangeMakers from across the industry for a night of connection, entertainment, and impact as we close out Leadership Development Week.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you.

09/23/2026

Two weeks away! ✨

The Kaitz Event is almost here. Don’t miss the cable and connectivity industry’s biggest celebration of the Fall—an evening of connection, purpose, and Mardi Gras spirit.

Join us October 7 at Guastavino’s in New York City. Get your tickets at kaitzevent.com.

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The 2026 Kaitz Event lands at one of New York City’s most storied venues — Guastavino’s — for an evening that honors leadership, celebrates community, and reminds everyone why this Foundation’s work matters.

09/16/2026

The Kaitz Event silent auction is taking shape—and we need your help making it unforgettable!

We’re looking for donated items and experiences our guests will be excited to bid on, including travel packages, tickets, dining experiences, technology, exclusive merchandise, and other unique opportunities.

Every winning bid will help support the NCTA Education Foundation’s scholarship and grant initiatives.

Turn something special into an opportunity for someone else.

Donate an auction item: https://bit.ly/Auction2026Donate

09/10/2026

If you're joining us in New York City for The Kaitz Event on October 7, now's the time to book your ticket, hotel and travel plans.

🏙️ We've put together a list of discounted rooms near Guastavino's: https://bit.ly/Kaitz2026Hotels

🎟️ Reserve your spot and get ready for a night of Mardi Gras fun, a Second Line brass and, New Orleans food, and the ChangeMaker Award. www.kaitzevent.com

09/08/2026

We're one month away from The Kaitz Event!

Join the NCTA Education Foundation on October 7 at Guastavino's in New York City for a Mardi Gras inspired evening, complete with a second line band and New Orleans food stations.

Highlights include the ChangeMaker Award presentation to Disability Belongs®, recognition of Foundation alumni and scholarship recipients, and a silent auction supporting the scholarship fund.

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now. www.kaitzevent.com

09/01/2026

One week. An industry in motion. One celebration to bring it all together. 🎉

This October, industry leaders will gather in New York for Leadership Development Week, including the WICT Leadership Conference and the NAMIC Next Leadership Effect.

And when the conferences wrap, we’re bringing everyone together at The Kaitz Event.

It’s the capstone of the week—a night to reconnect with colleagues, celebrate ChangeMakers, and invest in the people shaping what comes next.

If you’re going to be in New York, make The Kaitz Event part of your week.

✨ Connect. Celebrate. Fund the future.

Visit www.kaitzevent.com to sponsor or attend.

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08/28/2026

An easy way to make a huge impact at this year’s Kaitz Event. 🎺

We’re now accepting silent auction donations — from event tickets and one-of-a-kind experiences to high-value items and leadership or mentorship opportunities.

Your contribution helps support the NCTA Education Foundation’s work to invest in talent, education, leadership and opportunity across our industry.

Have an item or experience to donate? We’d love to hear from you.

🔗 to donate: https://airtable.com/apps8MgYzcA0B9A9S/pagmRjvdXtUau7TvD/form

08/27/2026

🎉 Make sure your brand is part of The Kaitz Event celebration!

We’re getting ready to bring our industry together for an evening of connection, celebration, and investment in what comes next.

September 4 is the deadline for sponsor logo inclusion on Kaitz Event materials.

Sponsorship is an opportunity to put your company at the center of a celebration honoring the people who power our industry today while helping fund leadership development and opportunities for tomorrow.

Ready to join us? Be part of the celebration and help us fund the future.

08/19/2026

The strongest industries recognize talent. Exceptional industries know how to call talent in.

Congratulations to Disability Belongs®, our 2026 ChangeMaker Honoree for Social Impact.

Join us October 7th at Guastavino's in New York City.
🎟️ Tickets at www.kaitzevent.com

Because the future belongs to industries that know how to invest in talented people.

08/06/2026

2 months until the Kaitz Event 🎭

Second Line Band. New Orleans-inspired eats. The best of cable and media, all in one iconic room at Guastavino's.

Now's the time to:
✔️ Get your tickets
✔️ Become a sponsor
✔️ Donate an auction item

🔗 www.kaitzevent.com