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The team at Internet Telephony Conference & EXPO has been hard at work this summer, putting together an event that promises to be the best-attended VoIP event in history. Based on the success of the last Internet Telephony show in Miami, and upon early registration numbers, this year�s conference, which takes place October 24th� October 27th is expected to draw a crowd of nearly 8,000 attendees to the LA Convention Center.
Education
One thing is for sure, the crowds at the event will not be left lacking for things to do, see, or learn. The conference program is the most ambitious and thorough offering available anywhere. No matter what you�re hoping to learn about, no matter which constituency you represent (Enterprise, Service Provider, Developer, Reseller�) you�ll be faced with an educational experience that is second to none. Comprising four full days of conference sessions, Internet Telephony Conference & EXPO is set to deliver. Sessions will be available in a number of tracks, further enhanced with workshops and summits covering every vital topic:
Tracks for Service Providers:
� Service Provider Summit
� VoIP Peering Summit
� IMS Summit
� IPTV Summit
� WiFi Telephony Summit
� Open Source Summit
� SIP Workshop
� Conferencing & Collaboration Summit
� Mobility Summit
Tracks for Enterprises, Government, SMBs:
� Large Enterprise VoIP Deployment Workshop
� Enterprise/Government Solutions
� WiFi Telephony Summit
� IP Contact Center Summit
� Open Source Summit
� SIP Workshop
� Conferencing & Collaboration Summit
� Mobility Summit
Tracks for Developers:
� IP Telephony Development
� SIP Workshop
� Open Source Summit
� WiFi Telephony Summit
Resellers will have a complete day dedicated to teaching them how to become and remain profitable by reselling VoIP services and equipment. VoIP is the hottest segment in technology and Internet Telephony Conference & EXPO is the best venue to learn how to make the most of it now.
Keynotes
In addition to the unparalleled conference program, Internet Telephony Conference & EXPO is privileged to welcome the most impressive lineup of Keynote speakers ever assembled to address an audience hungry for insight into the VoIP space.
Former FCC Chairman Michael Powell and Carly Fiorina, former Chairman and CEO of HP, will lead a stellar lineup of industry giants who will be addressing the crowds at the event.
Many people forget that before her high-profile position at HP, Ms. Fiorina was a senior executive at Lucent, shaping that company�s strategy and leading them through their spin-off from AT&T. Internet Telephony Conference & EXPO is the first opportunity to hear her perspective on the �VoIP Revolution.�
Chairman Powell, as head of the FCC, presided during a period of tremendous growth for our industry. Attendees and press can expect to hear what he thinks now as he steps back and takes a big picture view of the future of VoIP.
Here�s a complete list of keynoters scheduled to address the Internet Telephony audience:
� Michael K. Powell, Former Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission
� Carly Fiorina, Former Chairman & Hewlett-Packard
� Brad Garlinghouse, VP, Com-munications Products, Yahoo! Inc.
� Niklas Zennstr�m, CEO & Founder, Skype
� Raymond Pennotti, Ph.D., Managing Vice President, Lucent Technologies
� Philip L. Asmundson, Vice Chairman & National Managing Partner Technology, Media & Telecom Deloitte & Touche LLP
� Thomas Zimmermann, President of Enterprise Systems, Siemens Communications
� Tom Burger, President, CEO and Director, NEC Unified Solutions, Inc.
� Jerry Fleming, President, Vonexus
� Craig W. Rauchle, President & COO, Inter-Tel
� Larry Meyer, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Toshiba
� Atul Bhatnagar, Vice President & General Manager, Enterprise Data Networks, Nortel
� Opher Kahane, VP, Voice Technologies, Juniper Networks
� Mike Donoghue, VP of Sales, Americas Region, Aculab
� Rick Moran, Vice President, Product & Technology Marketing, Cisco Systems
� Dr. Donald Brown, Founder, Interactive Intelligence
Special Panels
Internet Telephony Conference & EXPO is also a great place to come and hear expert panels discuss and debate the hottest issues of the day. For example, the Future of IP Telephony panel has long been a staple of this event and is a great forum to hear from the industry leaders as they offer their perspective on where IP telephony is headed, and try to predict the impact this rapidly developing technology will have on the way businesses communicate in the future. Participating companies include MCI, Quintum, IBM, Intel, Ditech Communications, and AltiGen.
Making its debut at the Los Angeles conference is a new session entitled the Battle for the Enterprise/SMB. Choosing the correct IP-PBX for your enterprise is no small challenge. With myriad solutions available, some from new players, other from legacy providers, whose solution is best for your particular installation? One size does not fit all. In some instances strong legacy support will be critical. In others, standards compliance will be crucial. In other situations, branch office support at a low cost or centralized management features will be important to consider. Will the new IP-PBX work well with your current infrastructure? Do you need to rip it out and rebuild? What about support, security, and service? This panel will strive to answer important questions from the audience and give you a unique perspective on what items to consider before selecting a solution that is right for your enterprise. Participants in this debate include NEC, Avaya, Toshiba, Nortel, and Inter-Tel.
Networking Opportunities
Internet Telephony Conference & EXPO Fall 2005 presents a terrific opportunity for you to meet and talk with other enterprises/government, service providers, developers, and resellers to share ideas, exchange business cards, and discuss the virtues of one solution over another. Several planned networking receptions are the ideal location for cementing existing relationships and generating profitable new ones with new partners or vendors. The receptions at Internet Telephony are forever distinguished by the partnerships spawned there.
The Exhibit Hall at this event will feature over 200 exhibiting companies spanning the world of VoIP. There is simply no better place to gather and talk with the companies leading this industry. And newly expanded hours make sure you get ample opportunity to get in and speak with all the companies you need to. This year, the Exhibit Hall will also feature free Learning Centers. Visit these special areas on the show floor and get more unbiased education about key VoIP topics and see some of the most powerful VoIP products and services in action.
Register Today!
Don�t miss this opportunity to attend the largest and most complete VoIP event. Internet Telephony Conference & EXPO in Los Angeles is simply THE place to be this October. There will undoubtedly be lines at registration so get ahead of the game by registering online now. Not only will you be able to save money by registering online, but you�ll avoid the long lines and get faster access to the conference sessions, exhibitors, and special attractions that make up the show. Log on to the show Web site at www.itexpo.com or call 203-852-6800 ext 146 for more information. IT
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