ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today announced it will present 10 highly interactive pre-conference workshops at TIA 2013: The Future of the Network. The conference will bring top executives, thought leaders, technologists and policymakers to Washington, D.C. on October 7-10 to address the most critical issues facing the information and communications technology (ICT) industry.
The workshops, which will take place on the afternoon of October 7 and the morning of October 8, will offer in-depth discussion of the most timely and controversial ICT topics – including cybersecurity, software-defined networking, M2M, video streaming, cloud and data center optimization, FirstNet/public safety, supply chain management, product quality, the role of media on the network, Carrier Ethernet 2.0 and data center optimization. The topics will be explored through interactive presentations and roundtables, with heavy participation from attendees, and will feature executives from AT&T, Comcast, Dell, Facebook, Intel, Verizon, and more.
TIA 2013 will address a turbulent time in an industry facing unprecedented demand and disruption. The event will feature in-depth discussions and keynote presentations from acting FCC Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn, members of Congress and top executives from ICT companies. These leaders and executives will provide action-oriented guidance for companies trying to navigate the insatiable demand for networked devices, manage the looming spectrum crunch, keep up with fast-moving innovation cycles and adapt to new trends and challenges that lie ahead.
Below is the schedule of pre-conference workshops. Detailed information is available at TIA2013.org.
- Workshop 1: Supply Chain – Tuesday, October 8, 8:30 - 10:25 am (Sponsored by Dell).
- Workshop 2: Data Center Optimization – Tuesday, October 8, 8:30 - 10:25 am (Sponsored by Sumitomo Electric Lightwave).
- Workshop 3: M2M – Monday, October 7, 1 - 5 pm, and Tuesday, October 8, 8:30 - 10:25 am (Sponsored by ILS Technology).
- Workshop 4: Quality Matters – Tuesday, October 8, 8:30 - 10:25 am (Sponsored by QuEST Forum).
- Workshop 5: Media and the Network – Tuesday, October 8, 8:30 - 10:25 am (Sponsored by GigaOM).
- Workshop 6: Streaming Video on the Network – Tuesday, October 8, 8:30 - 10:25 am (Sponsored by InfoComm).
- Workshop 7: Software Defined Networks – Monday, October 7, 1 - 5 pm, and Tuesday, October 8, 8:30 - 10:25 am.
- Workshop 8: FirstNet and Public Safety Networks – Monday, October 7, 1:30 - 5 pm (Sponsored by Connected Nation and TIA TR-8).
- Workshop 9: Cyber Security – Monday, October 7, 1 - 5 pm.
- Workshop 10: Carrier Ethernet 2.0 – Monday, October 7, 1 - 5 pm (Sponsored by Metro Ethernet Forum and Fujitsu).
TIA 2013 is centered on six educational tracks and will also feature C-level roundtable discussions, interactive conversations and presentations by more than 250 other ICT executives, with additional keynotes from acting FCC Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn, members of Congress, and the leadership of AT&T, Alcatel-Lucent, Bell Labs, CenturyLink, China Mobile, GENBAND, Frontier, Neustar, Samsung Mobile, Amazon Web Services, Sprint, Verizon and The Weather Company.
To obtain press credentials for the conference, contact Ashley Rook at AshleyRook@rational360.com or 202.429.4929. Members of the media may also click here to register online. For a full schedule of events, visit tia2013.org.
WHO:
Telecommunications Industry
Association (TIA)
WHAT:
TIA 2013: The Future of the Network
WHEN:
Oct. 7-10, 2013
WHERE:
Gaylord National Resort &
Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street, National
Harbor, MD 20745
Sponsors of TIA 2013: The Future of the Network include the Host Sponsor, GENBAND, along with ADTRAN, Alcatel-Lucent, Ascom, AT&T, Cisco, Dell, Ericsson, Fujitsu, Goodman Networks, Henkels & McCoy, IHS Global, ILS Technology, Integra Networks, Intel, Juniper Networks, McAfee, Panasonic, Power & Telephone Supply, Sumitomo Electric Lightwave, TE Connectivity, Tellabs, Telmar, Verizon, Walker and Associates, and ZTE.
TIA 2013 also has the support of a number of industry organizations, including: BICSI, ChannelVision, Connected Nation, Consumer Electronics Daily, Convergencia Latina, Communications Daily, Current Analysis, Dark Fiber Community, DirectTrust, FierceMarkets, GigaOM, GlobalVision, GreenTouch, InfoComm, Inside Networks, IPSO Alliance, IT-AAC, Light Reading, MEF, Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC), QuEST Forum, SDNCentral, Small Cell Forum, State Telephone Regulation Report, TelecomHub, Telecom Review, Via Satellite, Washington Internet Daily, Wi-Fi Alliance, and others.
About TIA
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) represents manufacturers and suppliers of global communications networks through standards development, policy and advocacy, business opportunities, market intelligence, and events and networking. TIA enhances the business environment for broadband, mobile wireless, information technology, networks, cable, satellite and unified communications. Members' products and services empower communications in every industry and market, including healthcare, education, security, public safety, transportation, government, the military, the environment, and entertainment. Visit tiaonline.org for more details.
TIA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and is a proud sponsor of ANSI’s Standards Boost Business campaign. Visit www.standardsboostbusiness.org for details.
