Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Round Rock, TX

Javier Ruano is a Telecommunications Engineer with a Master’s in Radiocommunications and Telematics and more than 25 years of experience across the broadcast and telecommunications ecosystem.

His career integrates deep technical expertise in RF engineering, broadcast transmitters, antenna systems, professional test and measurement, RF distribution, optical transport, and network infrastructure solutions with more than a decade of senior executive leadership.

As President and General Manager of Televes USA, Javier leads the North American operations of one of the world’s most experienced broadcast technology groups. He oversees strategy, market development, and technical execution, working closely with broadcasters, chipset partners, integrators, tower crews, installation professionals, industry associations, retailers, and end users to align technology, deployment practices, consumer adoption, and long-term industry needs.

Living in the U.S. for the past fifteen years, he has supported the full range of broadcast stakeholders, from major network groups to independent stations, helping bridge the gap between transmission, reception, distribution, and ultimately the viewer experience to ensure reliable real-world performance of digital terrestrial television systems.

Internationally, Javier has supported digital terrestrial television transitions and deployment initiatives across Europe and Latin America.

His multilingual background and established global relationships help connect international best practices with domestic implementation, supporting ATSC’s expanding global footprint and the continued growth of ATSC 3.0 in new markets.

Javier is an active advocate for practical ATSC 3.0 deployment, consumer awareness, and strengthening the long-term value of free over-the-air television.

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Round Rock, TX

Anne Schelle is the Managing Director of Pearl TV, a media and technology alliance representing major broadcast television companies and reaching 92% of U.S. households through more than 800 local stations. Under Anne’s leadership, Pearl has driven the advancement of NEXTGEN TV (ATSC 3.0), spearheading initiatives that unite broadcasters, device manufacturers, and consumers on a next-generation broadcast platform. She has also overseen the successful launch of multiple ventures spun out from Pearl, shaping the future of broadcast innovation and digital convergence.

A seasoned executive at the intersection of wireless technology, media, and startup innovation, Anne has a track record of building and expanding ventures that bridge legacy business models with emerging technologies. She was a founding team member for several pioneering startups, including American Personal Communications (Sprint Spectrum)—the first commercial digital cellular network in the U.S.—as well as xDSL Networks, a competitive local exchange carrier. Anne has also served as CEO and venture partner at Acta Wireless, advising early-stage companies on growth and strategy.

Previously, Anne was the founding Executive Director of the Open Mobile Video Coalition, where she led the national introduction of Mobile TV services, and served as a senior advisor to the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB).

Anne currently sits on the boards of the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC), the ATSC 3.0 Security Authority (A3SA), Run3TV (A3FA), and WYPR, Maryland’s public radio station.

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Round Rock, TX

Harvey Arnold is the Senior Vice President-Engineering for Sinclair Broadcast Group and has been with the company since 1998.

He is responsible for supporting the engineering activities of Sinclair television stations. 

Harvey is working to implement The Broadcast Positing System (BPS and is focused on completing the industry transition to the newest and most advanced broadcast television transmission system, ATSC 3.0, as quickly as possible.

Prior to joining Sinclair, Arnold spent 17 years with North Carolina Public Television, where he managed and expanded the engineering as well as transmission activities of one of the largest state-wide Public Television networks in the country.

Harvey served as an engineering consultant for PBS and its member stations. He was an active member of the FCC Advisory Committee for Advanced Television Service (ACATS) to develop the ATSC standard and to implement over-the-air digital television in the United States.

Harvey holds a BS in Communications from the University of Wisconsin.  He is a member of the SMPTE Board of Editors and is a SMPTE Fellow.  Additionally, Harvey serves as Chairman of the NAB TV Technology Committee.

He is active in many broadcast-related technical organizations such as ATSC, Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE), Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) and The Association of Federal Communications Consulting Engineers (AFCCE).

Harvey is the recipient of the Broadcasting & Cable Technical Leadership Award and the 2026 NAB Television Engineering Achievement Award.