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5_bewj7bxgm_byizd7_b_bdefavqce7zdpndpwg8vc2g4ib7_b737vy85rv2ge_ Gateway Chapter Vendor Day Gateway Chapter Vendor Day Start Date: June 25, 2009 End Date: June 25, 2009 Location: Chesterfield, MO Description: Agenda: EXHIBIT HOURS with Lunch and Cable Games 7:45-9:45 am Vendor Registration and Set-Up Period in Ballrooms 10:00 am-12:00 pm Exhibits Open in the Ballrooms 12:00-1:00 pm Lunch on site in the Pavilion Room 1:10-4:30 pm Cable-Tec Games 1:10-4:30 pm Exhibits Open in the Ballrooms Prize Giveaways for Attendees thru out the day Speaker and Topic will be announced later Vendor registration will increase after 5/15/09 to $275.00. Online registration is available for SCTE members through this website. You must LOG IN to register. If you are not a SCTE member and would like to register, please contact Pam Kramer at 636-757-1622 or pkramer@spectrumplanning.com Registration Fees: Vendor Table 5-15-09 - price: 250 Vendor Table - price: 275 Meeting & Hotel Location: Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center 16625 Swingley Ridge Rd Chesterfield, MO 636-299-9819 For More Information, contact: Pam Kramer 636-757-1622 pkramer@spectrumplanning.com Green Technology Event Green Technology Event Presented by the NVTC Green Technology Committee Date: June 16, 2009 Time: 7:00 am Registration & Networking 8:00 am Program Reducing and Reporting Your Carbon Footprint Keynote Speaker: Rahul Young, Project Manager, ICF Session 1: Carbon Footprint Reporting -Scope Definition -Tools -Who you report to (and why) -Use for continuous improvements Speaker: Bob Wassman, Senior Operations Manager of Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Noblis Session 2: Reducing Your Footprint - Low Cost/No Cost Ideas Panelists: Dr. Carole LeBlanc, Department of Defense Sponsors Platinum Sponsor: ICF International Gold Sponsor: Noblis Location Sponsor: Noblis Location: Noblis 3150 Fairview Park Drive South Falls Church , VA Directions to Noblis Cost: Member: $ 45.00 Non-Member: $ 75.00 Special Government Rate: $ 45.00 Special rate extended to full-time U.S. federal, state and local government employees. Pre-Registration must come from a government e-mail address. Walk-ins and on-site registrations must show government ID at event. Walk-in Prices: Member: $ 55.00 / Non-Member: $ 85.00 Walk-ins will be accepted on a space-available basis. Chicago Designers and Developers User Group Chicago Designers and Developers User Group Event Chicago Designers and Developers User Group Date Wednesday, July 01, 2009 Time 6:30 - 9:00 pm Location Contact is: Corey Miller, MCSD Senior Consultant | Microsoft MVP (Client App Dev) mobile: 630.639.0161 | email: coreym@magenic.com | Entered by kw on 1/15/09 Cost $0 Member $0 Non-Member Brown Bag Lunch: Google, Kindle, iPhone: How to Leverage Hot Content Delivery Platforms for Profits Brown Bag Lunch: Google, Kindle, iPhone: How to Leverage Hot Content Delivery Platforms for Profits JUNE 24 11:30 am - 1:30 pm ET New York, NY Today's publishers are finding both great opportunities and great challenges in using leading-edge technology platforms to deliver revenues for their premium content sources. iPhones, Kindle e-book readers and Google Books and search services are being adopted by both consumers and enterprises to access premium content at a pace that challenges publishers to come up with effective pricing and marketing strategies. Key questions that arise include: • What are going to be the most successful business models on these platforms for news and information, books and magazines - and what are the up-and-coming platforms that will challenge publishers to keep those business models working? • In locking down deals and settlements for content distribution on these platforms, who are the winners and losers? • How does the availability of premium content on these platforms change how publishers manage the value of their brands? • What will be the emerging role of the open Web in an environment that is seeing more proprietary content distribution technologies emerging? Content industry analyst and author John Blossom, President of Shore Communications Inc. will moderate a panel of leaders from the worlds of media, enterprise and academic publishing and intellectual property management to explore how news, books and other intellectual property from publishers can best take advantage of emerging technologies to generate revenues from premium content in mobile and online markets and on the open Web - and how these platforms are likely to affect how content creators view the role of publishers in delivering them value for their efforts. Panelists: Alisa Bowen, Senior Vice President, Head of Consumer Publishing, Thomson Reuters Alisa Bowen is senior vice president, head of consumer publishing for Reuters Media at Thomson Reuters, where she oversees the sales, marketing, product development and operations for the advertising supported web, mobile, ipTV propositions in 12 languages and 17 markets globally. Prior to her appointment to this role, Ms. Bowen was the head of product management for the consumer publishing business, based in New York. Before relocating to New York, she was general manager of Reuters European consumer publishing business overseeing product, sales and marketing, based in London. For almost a decade, Ms. Bowen has played a role in the evolution of the organization�s multi-media strategy. Ms. Bowen joined Reuters in 2001, after working as a public relations and communications consultant specializing in major corporate change programs. She holds an MBA with distinction from the London Business School. Ms. Bowen was born and raised in Australia and currently resides in New York. Gordon Crovitz, Co-Founder, Journalism Online Chris Kenneally, Director of Author Relations, Copyright Clearance Center Moderator: John Blossom, President, Shore Communications Mr. Blossom's career spans more than twenty years of marketing, research, product management and development in advanced information and media venues, including major financial publishers and financial services companies (Citicorp, Quotron and for Reuters Holdings PLC), as well as earlier experience in broadcast media. Mr. Blossom served as a Vice President and Lead Analyst at Outsell, Inc., where he provided research and analysis coverage of content technologies and financial and corporate information markets for major corporate clients, and developed successful online ecommerce services for research reports. For his excellence in qualitative research, Mr. Blossom was recognized with the Vendor of the Year award by Standard & Poor's in 2001. He is also the author of Content Nation from John Wiley & Sons. Mr. Blossom holds a B.A. in English from Connecticut College, New London, Connecticut and post-graduate studies in Management, Marketing, Accounting, Business Analysis, Financial Markets, Structured Systems Analysis, and Advanced Communications Networks. Location: McGraw-Hill 1221 Avenue of the Americas, Room 208 New York, NY 10020 Please select the registration type you prefer: Event price for SIIA Members: Free Event price for Non SIIA Members: $50.00 Or select a special package option: Webcast Attendee SIIA Members Only: Free Non SIIA Members: $50.00 Annual Meeting & EXPO

The convention center is centrally located within walking distance of the Pacific Ocean, award-winning restaurants and exciting shopping venues, providing you with a unique California experience.

This meeting will offer you three informative general sessions featuring:

1. Steve Farber, best-selling author and leadership guru.

2. Todd Buchholz, noted economist, author and commentator.

3. An expert panel discussion on perfecting partnerships.

In addition, you will enjoy:

1. Cutting-edge seminars and informative workshops.

2. The industry's premier trade show, EXPO 09, designed exclusively for the rural telecommunications sector.

3. Great networking at events such as the welcome reception and awards banquet, featuring entertainment by Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers.

Emerging Business Networking Event The U.S. and global economies are in recession. What does this mean for emerging growth companies, and in particular, emerging growth companies that are trying to raise capital? This presentation will provide insights from a panel of venture capitalists and CEOs of companies that received venture financing in 2008, on topics such as: * Is it a good time to start a technology company? * Is less venture capital available because of the current economic environment? * Are any deals getting done, and if so, has there been an impact on investment terms? * What strategies are or should emerging companies pursue to preserve, extend or raise capital? * What strategies are or should venture funds pursue to support their prior investments? * Does the current economic environment affect Oregon technology startups in a different manner than similar companies in other geographic areas? Featured Panelists: Erik Benson, Managing Director, Voyager Capital Eric joined Voyager Capital in 1998 and focuses on digital media and software. Erik previously ran Mimix, a visual computing startup in the Seattle-area. He also was a co-founder of the Private Equity Group at Chemical Bank (now JP Morgan Chase). While based out of Voyager's Seattle office, he is also responsible for the firm's investment activities in Oregon. Matt Compton, Venture Partner, Madrona Venture Group Matt joined Madrona Venture Group in 2008. He is based in Portland, Oregon. Matt's investment interests include social and rich media marketing platforms, next generation enterprise software, and carrier independent mobile plays. Prior to Madrona, Matt held several roles at Yahoo, most recently VP Media and Strategic Partnerships. Before Yahoo, he was a founding partner of M2 Consulting, a product marketing consulting firm, and CEO & co-founder of uShock, a local portal company. Ray King, CEO, AboutUs Ray has worked at four startups and enjoys the technical and business challenges that go along with birthing totally new ideas. Ray's first Oregon venture, Snapnames.com, developed several new ways for people to acquire domain names. Snapnames.com eventually grew to over $49MM in revenue and was ultimately acquired by Oversee.net. His current venture, AboutUs.org has pioneered the idea of an "editable overlay" for the entire web. Serving over 7 Million unique visitors per month, the company profitably employs 30 people in both Portland and it's branch office in Lahore, Pakistan. Ken Hood, CEO, ClearAccess Ken Hood is the Co-Founder and CEO of ClearAccess and brings with him more than 15 years of high-tech experience in sales, marketing, and product management. ClearAccess offers service providers around the world customer premise equipment (CPE) management solutions that address the growing need for home and office automatic subscriber activation and remote CPE management. Prior to founding ClearAccess, Ken's positions include Vice President of Product Management and Marketing at Paradyne Corporation and CEO of Centennial Systems. Moderator: Wayne Embree, Managing Partner, Reference Capital Management Wayne has been a seed-stage investor since 1986, co-founding six funds with investments in nearly 100 companies. He has been the lead investor in numerous startups in the energy, environmental, life science and information technology sectors. Who should attend? Executives, entrepreneurs, advisors and directors. Ski Event The New England Wireless Association (NEWA) is up and running! The NEWA is comprised of members from all sectors of the wireless industry. Our mission is to cultivate relationships between members of the wireless industry, to provide an open forum for the exchange of information and ideas, to work with government officials on issues impacting the wireless industry, and to promote the highest standards of business practices among our members. Membership is FREE! You can choose to attend as many events as you’d like throughout the year with no obligation Washington Marketing Committee Meeting Program Location RocketDog Communications 911 Western Ave Ste 230 Seattle, WA 98104 TEM 2009:Inspired Results + Immediate Impact This conference isn’t about walking endless expo halls and picking up a few pieces of useful information. Our interactive and hands-on sessions offer a truly valuable learning and networking experience. Gain a better understanding of telecom issues and learn how to execute industry best practices for managing your operations – and keep your career moving forward. Learn what’s new in telecom environment management, what strategies work and how to generate results—inspired results. Mobile World Congress GSMA Mobile Innovation is unique to the mobile communications industry, bringing together developers and inventors of the region's most innovative products, services and technologies with operators, the investor and venture capital community and vendors. Over three days, we will focus on creating business opportunities for innovators and promoting the region's innovation developments and opportunities through a number of exclusive initiatives: * A focused conference agenda featuring high-level speakers from across the operator, investment, vendor and mobile innovation communities - Hall 5 Auditoria 2 (see agenda details) * Innovation Zone - an exhibition area in showcasing the latest applications, services and technological advancements from the world's foremost innovators - Hall 7 * Invitation-only "Speed Dating" session for member innovators with key decision-makers from the operator, investor and vendor community * "Pitch" presentations from cutting-edge, top innovators who will present their innovations to a panel of industry judges - Hall 5 Auditoria 2 Winter Meetings Come join your regulatory colleagues at NARUC's annual Winter Committee Meetings in Washington, D.C. Policymakers from all over the utility spectrum-energy, telecommunications and water—will attend these meetings. Don't miss out! Updated Confirmed Speakers and Participants Include: * Blair Levin, Stifel Nicolaus Managing Director and Obama Transition Team member * Jason Grumet, National Commission on Energy Policy Executive Director * Jon Wellinghoff, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Acting Chairman * Maggie Wilderotter, President and CEO, Frontier Communications * Thomas Skains, Chairman, President and CEO, Piedmont Natural Gas Company * Lewis Hay, CEO, FPL Group * Many more to come... CTO and Engineering Executive Forum These events are an excellent way to network with peers and hear a variety of perspectives on topics relevant to the technology and engineering profession. CTO Forum events are designed for CTOs and Engineering Executives. New Mobile and Cellular Networks, Technologies and Services Training Course New Mobile and Cellular Networks, Technologies and Services Training Course Cellular technology is only half of the cellular communications story We'll teach you the technology and the other half Does your job depend on you gaining a comprehensive understanding of new mobile and cellular networks, technologies and services? Then you need to attend the only non-commercial, instructor led training course that covers the fundamentals, differences and evolution of all current and future mobile and cellular communications networks, technologies, standards, services, and spectrum bands. This course will explain the fundamentals, sort out the differences, demystify the technologies and simplify the operations of mobile and cellular communications. In the next three years over 35 competing and incompatible mobile radio technologies, alternative networks and associated standards will be deployed and operational in the United States. By attending this seminar, you will understand the strengths, weakness and differences of each and their impact on your business, products, services and career. TX CEO Roundtable The CEO Roundtable is a monthly meeting for DFW based AeA member company CEOs to discuss their most pressing business issues while offering and/or seeking the advice of their peers. Each participant is required to sign a non-disclosure agreement and the Forum is professionally moderated. *CEOs only* *AeA members only* Executive Committee Meeting AGENDA Approval of Minutes Approval of New Member Applications Legislative Session Update Individual Legislative Meetings Meetings with Governor's Policy Staff CFO Forum These invitation-only events are an excellent way to network with peers and hear a variety of perspectives on topics relevant to the finance profession. CFO Forum events are designed for CFOs and Finance Vice Presidents. Feb 19 TelecomCareers/iGR Wireless 101: Part 5, The Last Mobile Growth Markets (Online) Feb 19 Louisiana/Mississippi Wireless Association - Social (New Orleans, LA) Feb 19 Louisiana/Mississippi Wireless Association - Luncheon (New Orleans, LA) Feb 20 California Wireless Association - Spring Luncheon (Newport Beach, CA) Feb 23-26 National Association of Tower Erectors 2009 Conference & Exposition (Nashville, TN) Feb 24 Telecom Council Silicon Valley - Morning Debrief: Mobile World Congress 2009 (Silicon Valley, CA) Feb 24 Telecom Council Silicon Valley - Afternoon Debrief: Mobile World Congress 2009 (Silicon Valley, CA) Feb 26 Telecom Council Silicon Valley - Service Provider Forum: February Service Provider and Investor Forum Meeting (San Jose, CA) Feb 26 Telecom Council Silicon Valley - SPIFFY Awards 2009 (San Jose, CA) Spring 2009 Convention & Expo

COMPTEL is the leading industry association representing competitive communications service providers and their supplier partners. COMPTEL members are entrepreneurial companies driving technological innovation and creating economic growth through competitive voice, video, and data offerings and the development and deployment of next-generation, IP-based networks and services.

COMPTEL MEMBERSHIP — In order to qualify for the Member Rate for registration, your membership status must be active by March 1, 2009. For information regarding membership, please contact Kevin Frye at kfrye@comptel.org or call 202-296-6650.

INCREASE YOUR COMPANY EXPOSURE — Sign up to be a Sponsor at the COMPTEL PLUS Spring 2009 Convention & EXPO to increase your exposure at the show, improve your chances of securing a meeting room, save money on booth fees, obtain FREE conference passes for your employees, and get FREE advertising in the conference program guide. For more information, contact Amy Smith at asmith@comptel.org or call 202-296-6650. Click here for more information.

EXHIBITING AT COMPTEL PLUS SPRING 2009 — Exhibiting at COMPTEL PLUS provides your organization with high visibility in front of the industry’s leading decision makers, an opportunity to introduce new products and services to a targeted and receptive audience, unequaled networking opportunities on the show floor, including an opening night reception. COMPTEL PLUS provides a no-conflict conference schedule allowing face-to-face interaction with attendees ready to buy. For more information regarding exhibiting at the show, click here or contact Dave Gerhardt at 312-541-0567 or e-mail at david@corcexpo.com.

Council Luncheon: Update on US Wireless Policy The Obama team set improved broadband access and Net Neutrality as priorities on the campaign trail. Since taking office, roughly $6 billion in funds have been set aside for broadband in the stimulus package now under debate in Congress, with wireline, unlicensed wireless broadband (WISPs), and high speed data service by the carriers all eligible. Our Executive Forum members and their guests are invited to listen to interact with our subject experts over lunch. Social Networking World Forum

Over 1400 people already registered

Two day conference dedicated to social networking

Co-located conference on - mobile social networking

Featuring key speakers from global brands, organisations, social networking publishers and developers, pioneering social media leaders, top agencies, content producers plus many more.

Joint exhibition combining social networking and mobile social networking formats

Evening Networking Reception co-hosted with Mashable

Co-hosted workshops from the Facebook Developers Garage

Take advantage of our pre-show online meeting planner for all delegates

Free to attend exhibition only pass available - Click here

2009 Annual Conference & Expo

This dynamic event will feature networking sessions, case studies and interactive presentations that will give you insight and secret

weapons as you:

Ensure you’re ready for growth with capable leaders and a skilled team at all levels of your operation;

Ensure capacity for organizational growth;

Clarify business opportunities as you re-evaluate your business plan;

Do “more with less” by improving your organization’s operations and management and

Effectively engage with colleagues, vendors and others critical to your success.

Economic Development Conference In today’s economy, telcos are very much aware of the critical link between the survival of the telco and the rural communities they serve. Small, independent operators are among the few local institutions that have the credibility and capacity to effectively promote economic development. Telecommunications is essential to the revitalization of rural America. State-of-the-art telecom companies are perfectly positioned to take full advantage of the global telecommunications explosion, allowing them to attract business, create jobs and develop tourism - all of which add to the local economy. This new awareness is causing telecom carriers to take a closer look at their role in rural development and to find ways to become more proactive and serve as an engine of growth. Partner Event: Wireless Innovations

The wireless industry is in the midst of a transformation. Thanks to ongoing innovations by Apple, Google, RIM and others, everyone from handset makers to software developers to even the carriers are having to rethink their business strategies. Add in the economic upheaval which is curtailing both consumer and business spending and the sector is undergoing changes unforseen just a few short years ago. Perhaps not surprisingly this shift has venture capitalists and entrepreneurs trying to not only figure out where start-ups can and should capitalize, but what it also means to businesses started during more upbeat times. And so they are asking such questions as:

- Do apps really make sense or should the focus be on more technical issues like improving the network?

- How does the economic climate play into the quest to not only deliver mobile content, but mobile ads as well?

- What will it take to get traction in the current marketplace, especially with the carriers?

To help both VCs and entrepreneurs get a view of the innovations and opportunities that will emerge in 2009 and beyond, Dow Jones VentureWire has put together an impressive group of speakers, including individuals from such carriers as Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile, CEOs from 70 of the most promising mobile start-ups and, of course, some of the leading investors in the sector. Attend this year's Wireless Innovations conference, where you'll hear from top investors, corporate executives and analysts. Topics Include:

- What the economic slowdown means for the sector and more specifically for wireless startups

- How the slowdown in business and consumer spending is impacting the types of companies that VCs are interested in backing

- What will become of all the mobile apps companies that have and are being created

- In-depth looks at key wireless markets, including voice, network management and security

- What's working in mobile advertising and the markets that will drive it

- Exit opportunities for wireless companies and the outlook for liquidity in 2009 and beyond

Special Event: Job Searching in a Difficult Economy

It's impossible to ignore the news: the worldwide economy has dramatically slowed and unfortunately that has meant significant layoffs in our industry and our community. ATP's board knows many of our members and friends have been hit by this economic downturn. We're providing a special event - special day and time - to help. We've invited HR and Recruiting managers from some of our corporate members to discuss creative methods for job searching, resume presentation, and interviewing for a position. Cost is $10 for members, $25 for non-members, or Join ATP for $50, the cheapest membership in town, and your next event is free.

Please note that this event is not a job fair. It is a discussion on best practices and a subsequent training session that it is being offered for the benefit of people looking for employment. If you are not currently seeking employment but are looking to take advantage of ATP's excellent networking opportunities, then please attend our event on February 10th. We would like to reserve seating for this event exclusively for those individuals currently seeking employment.

Moderator:

Crystal Rast, CEO/Staffing Specialist, ATP Membership Director

Panelists:

John Stevens, Recruiting Manager, Cbeyond

Jennifer Vaught, Corporate Employment Center Management, Cox Communications

Carol Burleson, Human Resources Manager, Motorola AirDefense Solutions

Barry Stewart, Recruiting Manager, Scientific Games

Date:Tuesday, MARCH 17, 2009Time: 7:30 am - 10:30 am (That's right, in the Morning!)

Where: Ashford Club, 5565 Glenn Ridge Connector, Suite 100, Atlanta

International Wireless Communication Expo

IWCE is the pre-eminent integrated communications systems event for the working world.

Having the ability to receive the right information has never been more important. If you are responsible for the dependability, reliability and interoperability of your organization’s integrated communications systems, then IWCE is your must attend event. IWCE provides the applications and solutions you need in order to communicate anytime, anywhere.

Make connections with more than 355 leading edge exhibitors and collaborate in an educational environment that delivers meaningful information that allows you to do a better job.

IWCE attracts an array of integrated communication professionals including:

* Enterprise Users from entities such as: Utilities, Transportation, Security, Construction, Education

* Public Safety

* Wireless Service Providers

* IT Professionals

* Dealers and Consultants

From Land Mobile Radio…to Wireless Mobility…Voice…Video…Data…and everything in-between…Communications Technology is Evolving…and so is IWCE.

THE CONFERENCE PROGRAM

IWCE provides a comprehensive educational program on integrated communications systems technology with in-depth coverage of the topics that are vital to you and your organization.

"I find that attending IWCE conferences are the most effective way for me to keep up with the rapidly changing technologies and equipment available in today's market."

-David L. Givan, Owner

D&D Crafts and Communications

Level 100 College of Technology workshops on Monday and Tuesday provide a good foundation for everything you need to know, from a basic overview of land mobile and a project management discussion to specific technology courses on mesh, radio over IP and WiMAX.

Level 400 College of Technology training courses for engineers, managers and supervisors provide technical reviews and real-world implementation.

NEW for 2009! WiMAX Engineering Overview

In addition to the College of Technology courses on Monday and Tuesday, IWCE offers a 2-day training course on WiMAX Engineering. This course is for those requiring an understanding of WiMAX standards for fixed and mobile broadband wireless access and applications such as point-to-multipoint data networking.

IWCE’s core conference program contains seminars on vital issues for the integrated communications systems professional. With tracks on Mobile Voice Communications, Mobile Data Communications, Interoperability, Spectrum Utilization and Emerging Technologies, the IWCE conference program delivers a compelling series of discussions on today’s most pressing issues.

In addition, the 2009 event will include Special Interest sessions with discussions related to specific industries like utilities, oil & gas and transportation, as well as specific issues, like grant writing and procurement. And, as always, IWCE is on the cutting edge of regulatory and policy discussions, with presentations from industry leaders and associations in the thick of the policy issues.

THE EXHIBITS

Exhibit Hall Hours:

Wednesday, March 18

Thursday, March 19

Friday, March 20

10:00am – 5:00pm

10:00am – 5:00pm

10:00am – 2:00pm

At IWCE, 355 exhibitors showcase the latest in integrated communications systems technology. IWCE exhibitors offer you solutions in:

* Mobile Voice/Mobile Data

* Paging

* PCS/Cellular

* Antennas and Accessories

* Telematics

* 802. 11/Wi-Fi/WiMax

* RF Engineering

* VoIP

* GPS

* Towers

* Surveillance Equipment

* And a great deal more!

Don’t miss the Product Showcase, which provides you with the opportunity to view the most innovative technology the integrated communications systems industry has to offer.

NEW for 2009! Surveillance Pavilion

Surveillance is a hot topic in the integrated communications systems field. This new pavilion includes companies displaying products such as cables and connectors, cameras, consoles, data storage and transmission, digital recorders, monitors, video transmission equipment and so much more!

SPECIAL EVENTS

Make new business contacts, discuss industry trends, share ideas and problem solve, while still allowing some time for fun!

Keynote Presentation

Wednesday, March 18

8:30 am – 10:00 am

FREE TO ALL IWCE BADGED ATTENDEES

"It's a great show. I learn a lot and usually always make good business contacts. I always leave with renewed energy and excitement about this field of work."

-Michael Fletcher, Communications Consultant Gem State Communications

Dealer Workshop: New Technologies for Dealers

Wednesday, March 18

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Cost: $99Leader: Andy Maxymillian, Consultant, Blue Wing Services

Lunch is included in the price of the workshop.

TETRA Overview

Wednesday, March 18

1:30 pm – 5:00 pm

FREE TO ALL IWCE BADGED ATTENDEES

Networking Reception

Wednesday, March 18

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Las Vegas Hilton

One free ticket is included with the Premium Package or 3-Day Conference/Exhibits Option. Otherwise, tickets are available for purchase for $35 each pre-show and $45 onsite.

General Session: Point/Counterpoint: IP for Mission Critical Communications – What Works and What Doesn’t?

Thursday, March 19

8:30 am – 10:00 am

FREE TO ALL IWCE BADGED ATTENDEES

IEEE’s Wireless Communication Engineering Technologies (WCET) Certification Program

Thursday, March 19

11:30 am – 12:15 pm

FREE TO ALL IWCE BADGED ATTENDEES

Lunch & Learn: TETRA and P25: An Open Discussion

Thursday, March 19

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Cost: $35

General Session: Should I Wait for the FCC’s 700 MHz Broadband System?

Friday, March 20

8:30 am – 10:00 am

FREE TO ALL IWCE BADGED ATTENDEES

Legislative and Policy Conference

To successfully respond to the many challenges that confront our industry, we must take advantage of every opportunity to establish andGraphics: Washington monuments refresh alliances with our national policy-makers. Participating in NTCA’s annual Legislative & Policy Conference is a highly effective way of accomplishing this objective. Take a moment to register for this important event today!

Qualcomm - Behind Closed Doors: Qualcomm Executive Briefing

Behind Closed Doors: Qualcomm Executive Briefing

With Brian Modoff's insightful moderation, and Len Lauer's clear and down-to-earth style, we're sure to get a great discussion on what Qualcomm has in store, and on the general mobile market.

Qualcomm is a visionary icon in the wireless industry. Their inventiveness and farsightedness affects wireless segments from low cost handsets to smart phones, from healthcare and security to mobile data services, and from emerging markets to screen technology. Keeping abreast of Qualcomm and matching their bets isn’t a bad way to sanity check your own business and product strategies.

This Executive Briefing is a private, invitation-only, off the record meeting, so that local executives can interact with Qualcomm executives about what’s going on inside Qualcomm . We’ll cover the material that you can’t read in the trade press. Several Senior Executives, led by COO Len Lauer, will speak and be available to Telecom Council Executive Members and their guests after the interactive Q&A session.

You will have plenty of time to ask your own questions, but can also expect Qualcomm executives to address the following:

• The wireless industry over the near term and what Qualcomm is doing to weather the storm

• QC’s initiatives in enabling new wireless data services taking advantage of the widely deployed 3G mobile broadband networks

• Qualcomm’s positions on smart phones and connected devices – including Android, BREW Mobile Platform, SnapDragon, Gobi and Kindle

• Qualcomm’s LTE, EVDO Rev. B and other advanced wireless technologies

• And, what Qualcomm is looking for Silicon Valley to come up with next

This is a free private event for executive level professionals. If you are not a member of the Telecom Council Executive Forum, please email an invitation request to adam@telecomcouncil.com. In your request, please include your name, company and title.

State of the Industry Luncheon “State of the Industry” Luncheon Date of the event is Wednesday, March 25th 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Maggiano’s 1901 E. Woodfield Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60173 Please register for the event by Wednesday, March 18, 2009! Under Event Registration What You Need to Know: President Obama's Executive Orders Regarding Labor Relations in Government Contracting Join TechAmerica and our partner McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP's Richard Hankins, Alston Correll, Seth Borden and Mary Ellen Fraser to discuss the Administration’s Executive Orders on Labor. The webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the four new Executive Orders and their potential effects on contractors. “State of the Industry” Luncheon “State of the Industry” Luncheon Date of the event is Wednesday, March 25th 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Maggiano’s 1901 E. Woodfield Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60173 Please register for the event by Wednesday, March 18, 2009! "Surviving and Thriving at the same time: What CIO’s, IT, and Business Leaders Need to Know about Technology Decisions and Investments." Ken McGee is a vice president and research analyst at Gartner in Stamford, Connecticut. Mr. McGee currently serves as a member of Gartner's Emerging Trends and Technologies group, where he primarily focuses on determining how individuals and organizations can effectively use real-time information to achieve a competitive advantage. He is the author of a book dealing with real-time information titled "Heads Up: How to Anticipate Business Surprises and Seize Opportunities First," published by Harvard Business School Press. Mr. McGee's research also focuses on how IT is leading, or being led by, societal, government, business and economic changes that will bring about fundamental shifts and new opportunities in our business and personal lives. Mr. McGee is also one of only 12 Research Fellows at Gartner. In this role, he is the primary author and project manager responsible for creating "The Gartner Scenario," Gartner's annual report on the current state and future directions of the IT industry. The March 25 TAG Featured Speakers event will focus on: "Surviving and Thriving at the same time: What CIO’s, IT, and Business Leaders Need to Know about Technology Decisions and Investments." •Update on the current economic and political environment and what this means for Technology •Review of the very top drivers and influencers •Understand the top 10 things you MUST be doing (or else) In addition, there will be an opportunity to interact with one of Gartner’s top tier global Analysts who specializes in Trends and IT Direction. Industry Achievement Awards & WTIA 25th Anniversary Celebration 25 year Annual Awards Q1 Dinner Meeting: Topic LTE

The Texas State Wireless Association was formed in 2006 to develop an official forum for the cultivation of relationships and exchange of ideas between wireless telecommunications professionals in Texas and provide a platform for a unified voice among the wireless industry.

2009 Q1 LUNCHEON

March 26 , 2009

Cost: $35

4:00 P.M - 6:30 P.M.

Topic - LTE

Register Online with a Credit Card

(Visa or Mastercard Only)

Guest Speaker:

Ali Shah

Solutions Manager

Ericsson

Location:

Dave & Busters Frisco

2601 Preston Road, suite 1200

Frisco, TX 75034

(214) 387-0915

Investor Forum: Quarterly Meeting

Investor Forum: March 2009 Quarterly Meeting

Our quarterly Telecom Council Investor Forum serves 3 main purposes:

# To connect Service Provider members who are investing time, energy, and often capital into telecom startups to the larger telecom-focused venture community. Our quarterly participants include our SPiF members (from AT&T to Vodafone and from DoCoMo to SK Telecom), the telecom vendor community (from Intel Capital and Qualcomm Ventures to Nokia Growth Partners and Sony).

# To review pre-qualified telecom startups for new products and services, and investment opportunities

# To initiate dialogue and relationships between all the investors in telecom – including the carriers, the vendors, the VCs, and the entrepreneurs.

This month's Invetor Forum meeting includes our Service Provider members, our Investor Forum members, and guests from the telecom vendor community. The agenda includes 6 startups and a sneak insider's peek at the TIA's upcoming 2009 ICT Market Review & Forecast by its key analysts. Dialogue before and after presentations, during breaks, and over lunch ensures that all participants have an opportunity to connect.

We maintain the executive and intimate nature of these events by making them available only to our SPIF and Investor Forum members and their guests. We encourage companies who can add value to these meetings to join the Council, and we can accommodate invited guests for $300. A description of the Investor Forum and membership options can be found at www.telecomcouncil.com.

Special thanks to this meeting's sponsor: TIA - Telecom Industry Association

Investor Forum TechAmerica Breakfast Briefing on Security Clearance Reform Join TechAmerica for a breakfast briefing to get an update on the efforts of the Joint Security & Suitability Reform Task Force. Co-Leaders John Fitzpatrick and Beth McGrath will outline the new security requirements signed out in December, the report made to OMB and the Congress on the status of the reform effort and the IT acquisition strategy for the Team. 8:00 a.m. - Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. - Briefing Presentation and Q & A from John Fitzpatrick and Beth McGrath-co-leaders of the Joint Security and Suitability Reform Task Force part iii - google's world view of cloud computing The WTIA is pleased to bring to the Puget Sound a comprehensive look at Cloud Computing. Through this multi part series attendees will learn both fundamental and advanced concepts of Cloud Computing as seen through the eyes of industry leaders. Partner Conferences & Seminars

CTIA WIRELESS® is traditionally held in the spring and is the largest and most comprehensive trade show in the wireless industry. It is the premier venue to exchange ideas, create partnerships and collaborate to bring wireless telecommunications to new heights.

The convergence of more than 1,200 exhibiting companies, dozens of industries, and over 40,000 professionals from 125 countries all working toward the common goal of revolutionizing wireless. Whether in broadband convergence, enterprise, advertising, social networking or entertainment, international CTIA WIRELESS 2009® is THE global marketplace to get a mobile life.

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Presented at International CTIA Wireless 2009®

March 31 – April 2, 2009

Las Vegas Convention Center

Las Vegas, NV, USA

International CTIA Wireless 2009

The Most Important Global Technology Event of the Year!

The convergence of more than 1,000 exhibiting companies, dozens of industries, and over 40,000 professionals from 125 countries all working toward the common goal of revolutionizing wireless.

The Cable Show '09

Take Advantage of Opportunity

It's amazing what cable can do. Television. Telephone. Ultra-fast broadband. Games. Interactive TV. Internet applications. Wireless broadband. VOD. Advanced advertising.

And it's amazing what opportunities cable offers. From behind-the-scenes provisioning to on-the-screen programming, cable speaks the language of growth. So choose your acronym: DOCSIS 3.0, WiMAX, IP, VOD, VoIP, EBIF. If it involves digital media or anything that makes it click, it's at The Cable Show '09. And so are the people who decide what gets bought, what gets noticed and what gets out there.

Don't miss the ideal opportunity to make an impact with all the right players in all the right places. Get to where you want to go by getting to Washington, DC April 1-3, 2009. Get to The Cable Show '09.

FierceWireless Presents: The Path to 4G TAG Sales Strategy Training- Session 3: Dealing with Turbulence and Closing the Sale This session is designed to help you in dealing with customer indifference, objection, concerns and to ultimately be able to ask for the sale. Description - Turbulence and Success in Sales by Dr. Terry Loe "Don't ask don't sell" This session is designed to help you in dealing with customer indifference, objection, concerns and to ultimately be able to ask for the sale. It is often too easy for a salesperson completely familiar with their product to discount or gloss over a customer's concern. However, this may create feelings of distrust in your customer. Terry will show you how to welcome objections as a sign of interest and build trust when answering. Asking for the sale (closing) is the most important step but is also the most often skipped step of the sales process. Many salespeople don't want to come across as "pushy" or "obnoxious" and believe the customer will buy "on their own time." These are just excuses for both not knowing how to ask and fear of what the answer might be. Terry will show you both how to ask and the joy in asking for the sale. The topics that will be covered include: * Basic causes of concern * Successful objection handling methodology to maintain trust * Seeing through the smokescreen to the real concern * Responding and confirming * Identifying when to stop presenting and start closing * Always be closing, the power of the trial close * Asking for the right amount at the right time - maintaining margins * Power closing techniques * Dealing with yes and dealing with no About the Program For most entrepreneurs it isn't enough to just come up with a superior product or service. You have to be able to identify, approach, and persuade people or organizations to buy your product as well. More products have failed not because of inherent flaws in their design or superiority to existing products but because of a failure of the entrepreneur to find customers. A good quote for entrepreneurs is given by Henry Ford who said, "Business is never so healthy as when, like a chicken, it must do a certain amount of scratching for what it gets." The goal of the Sales Strategy program, provided by the Center for Professional Selling at Kennesaw State University and the Technology Association of Georgia, is to teach you to scratch like a chicken in order to grow you business. The first three sessions of this program will help you hone your skills in prospecting, needs identification, persuasion, presentation, handing objections, and closing for the sale. The fourth session is designed to sharpen your skills in business negotiations to gain the most long-term benefit for your business. The final session helps in designing, selecting, training, and motivating your sales force. These sessions can be taken in any order. However, we recommend that they be taken in the order presented below for maximum benefit. This combination of skills will result in an increase in your business and success. SCTE Conference on Emerging Technologies The 2009 edition of SCTEÕs Conference on Emerging Technologies¨ brings together industry leaders for a unique day of high-level, content-packed discussions on the future technologies of the cable telecommunications industry. Management Series Luncheon - "Prospering in Tough Times" Featuring Tom Mendoza, Vice Chairman, NetApp Tom Mendoza, the individual for whom the Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business is named, speaks on leadership and corporate culture for organizations around the world. Join the MTBC as he shares the leadership secrets that make NetApp #1 on the Fortune list. Location: Prestonwood Country Club 15909 Preston Road Dallas, TX 75248 Telecom Executive Forum

The Telecom Executive Forum (TEF) is an exclusive event designed to bring together the highest-level executives within small, independent service providers to discuss “closed door” issues and foster networking. You will leave the event with a renewed sense of purpose and with the strategies to tackle your most difficult challenges.

TEF provides the perfect mix of industry leaders, education and networking with your peers - all specifically geared toward the business needs of general managers and CEOs of small, independent telecommunications providers. An added bonus: Take advantage of the face-to-face opportunity to communicate your thoughts to and ask questions of NTCA staff.

Get real solutions to your real problems. Learn how you can stand out in the age of “advertising deficit disorder.” Network with your NTCA colleagues to gain insight into rural telco issues. Establish a baseline of knowledge and understanding of the current economy. Incorporate proven marketing strategies into your business plan.

Keynote and General Sessions

* Attend Tony Rubleski’s, telecommunications/marketing expert, keynote and afternoon sessions to gain insights into the greatest marketing strategies designed especially for small telcos.

* Take part in a very informative discussion that provides real solutions to problems resulting from the current economic turmoil.

* Join industry expert Sheldon Petersen as he pulls the lid off some puzzling economic issues affecting rural telcos.

* Hear a lively panel discussion that will suggest some solutions to the video challenges rural telcos are facing.

* Most important, discuss issues with your colleagues in a closed forum.

Telecom Executive Forum Implementation Strategies for Programs and Suppliers

Attendees will have hands on access to all the required technologies presented by the top solutions providers in our interactive exhibits area.

Program Managers:

To adequately address the business process changes and to enable a smooth transition, every PM is required to develop a UID implementation plan for submission to the Defense Acquisition Executive or his/her component acquisition executive for approval!

These plans are required to meet the following targets:

• Fiscal Year 2007: (a) all existing serialized assets that meet the IUID criteria have been entered in the IUID Registry, and (b) IUID marking capabilities have been established for all existing items and embedded assets such that marking can commence as applicable equipment are returned for maintenance.

• December 31, 2010: Complete IUID marking of items and all applicable embedded assets within existing items.

DoD Contractors:

For some contractors, marking with the mandatory 2-D data matrix barcode may be your first foray into high capacity automatic data capture. For others, it may mean adding the 2-D data matrix to existing part marking processes - either way, you must understand what is required!

The UID Forum will provide practical guidance to understand the compliance procedures for UID implementation.

As more and more items meet the UID requirements, business processes will capture precise data and provide a more accurate picture of individual item history and configuration. The technology provides an automated approach to data capture and a means to traceability throughout the life of an item. As data is captured and linked to in-service data sources, there will be access to a broad range of reliable data for engineering analysis, logistics support decision making, valuation, and even operations decision making.

Among the applications either enabled or enhanced by the use of the UID are:

• Failure reporting/analysis and targeting repair (reactive and predictive)

• Recall or latent defect resolution

• Maximizing capability while minimizing logistics

• Reliability studies to determine best equipment available

• Tracking and redirecting as necessary en route

• Planned maintenance scheduling

• Item repair

• Supplier performance tracking

• Parts (end items and spares) tracking

• Logistics support

Implementation Strategies for Programs and Suppliers Debrief: CTIA Wireless 2009 Discussion of the 2009 CTIA WIRELESS Tradeshow in Las Vegas. What did you see that was inspiring? What did you see that you enjoyed the most? What did you learn by attending? What were the overarching trends? Each of us has basically one perspective on the show, but it's too easy to miss one of the big trends. We think that more diverse perspectives add to our overall understanding, and less slips through the cracks. We'll lead a group discussion that teases out the key trends and take-aways from the show. Chattahoochee Chapter 3rd Annual Cable-Tec Games Events Scheduled:Cable Splicing, Optical Cable Splicing, Meter Reading, Cable Jeopardy, Drop Connectorization, MTDR Prizes and medals to winners- Door Prizes- Lunch Provided The games follow all the established guidelines set up by the National SCTE. Greater Chicago Chapter Vendor Day The SCTE Greater Chicago Chapter invites you to join them for their 2009 Vendor Day- Cable-Tec Games and Seminar. This year we've arranged two keynote speakers, this a chance for all attendees to listen to those at key levels discuss the path and future of our industry. Our keynote speakers will be:Cash Hagen: CTO - WOW and Patrick O'Hare: Senior Vice President - Field Operations - Comcast Corp.