Featuring FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler as keynote speaker. Making the Deal Just Got Easier in Dallas! COMPTEL PLUS Fall 2014 Convention & EXPO October 5-8 Gaylord Texan, Dallas, Texas This is your opportunity to attend the best deal-making show in the competitive communications industry. Learn about industry trends and federal policy decisions that affect your business today and beyond. At this COMPTEL PLUS Convention & EXPO you will experience a reimagined show with focused exhibit hours, entertainment, multimedia hub, policy and educational sessions. Plus a comfortable exhibit hall complete with complimentary lunches and a VIP lounge for COMPTEL members. For more information go to comptelplus.org, email kmorris@comptel.org or call 202.296.6650. Follow us #comptelplus.
Discover the COMPTEL PLUS Difference You Spoke and We Listened We re making changes big changes to enhance the COMPTEL PLUS experience. When you attend or exhibit this Fall, you'll experience the difference: enhanced session content, greater sales opportunities, lively entertainment and a more productive networking environment. If it has been awhile since you were at COMPTEL PLUS, you must return and experience the difference. If you're a broadband, cloud, satellite, over-the-top (OTT) or wireless provider, or one of their strategic partners, the COMPTEL PLUS Fall 2014 Convention & EXPO will deliver: Unprecedented access to key decision makers. Extensive networking opportunities. An ideal environment for meeting existing clients and new prospects. Our innovative, interactive Business PLANner for scheduling meetings. Foresight into new trends and challenges. Strategic insights into potential policy reform impacting the industry. Why You Need to Be at the Next COMPTEL PLUS Convention & EXPO The Numbers With more than 2,000 attendees at each COMPTEL PLUS event, your odds of success are high since more than 70 percent of attendees have decision making and/or purchasing authority. Quality Networking COMPTEL PLUS isn't just another trade show - it's the single source location to network. And it is rated the number one venue by attendees, many of whom attend some or all of the other shows within this business sector. Business PLANner = Networking Opportunities The Business PLANner is an interactive, web-based meeting scheduling application that enables you to explore the attendee list and their profiles and extend invitations to meet well ahead of the EXPO. COMPTEL PLUS also provides meeting spaces to maximize this highly targeted experience to maximize your time and investment. Learn From The Best One of the benefits of being an exhibitor is you receive three full-conference badges per each 100 square feet of booth space rented. Your staff can attend educational sessions on topics highly relevant for anyone in the communications space. Topics ranging from policy to new technology to business strategies - that are highly relevant. Exciting New Features Central EXPO activity hub and stage offering unique advertising and sponsorship opportunities. A more comfortable environment. Join us in the COMPTEL member VIP lounge and all attendees may enjoy complimentary lunch on the show floor. Focused exhibition hours with no other scheduled activities for a more robust selling environment. Pre-show selling tools, including webinar and marketing advice. Networking and just plain fun at our after-hours Texas-style party, complete with live band and western-themed activities. More educational and policy sessions on topics important to your business and the industry and, as always, free to all exhibitors. More exhibitors and attendees!
Join COMPTEL and Reap the Rewards The Basics for Exhibiting Membership Has Its Rewards Join COMPTEL now and start taking advantage of some excellent member benefits. Reduced registration and exhibition fees for upcoming COMPTEL PLUS Convention & EXPOs Ability to run for COMPTEL s board of directors and influence the direction of COMPTEL and the communications industry (at the Service Provider level) Access to the Members Only section of the COMPTEL website, which contains regulatory news and updates, white papers, links to FCC proceedings and more Training and informational webinars Participate in policy and regulatory discussions Networking opportunities at COMPTEL PLUS Conventions & EXPOS as well as other COMPTEL sponsored events Access to industry leaders Discounts and preferred rates with participating member companies through the COMPTEL Preferred Partner Program Market your company through COMPTEL s far-reaching newsletter and social media outlets Types of Membership Service Provider Small Medium Large Supplier Associate International Associate Professional** Associate (Voting members*) $0 - $25 million in revenues $25 - $300 million in revenues $301 - $70 billion in revenues (non-voting member) (non-voting member) (non-voting member) To learn more about dues, benefits and more, visit comptel.org or email Kevin Morris, Director, Membership & Exhibitor Relations, at kmorris@comptel.org or call 202.296.6650. Exhibiting Costs COMPTEL Members: $35*/sq.ft. Non-Members: $60*/sq.ft. *Booths must be purchased in 100 square foot increments. The minimum booth purchase is 100 square feet. First-Time Exhibitor? Let us help you. Contact us at 202.296.6650 or email kmorris@comptel.org. Exhibitor Package Includes Three complimentary inclusive Full Conference registrations for each 100 square feet of exhibit space purchased Complimentary passes to invite current and prospective customers to the EXPO hall Pre- and post-show attendee lists, which include name, title, company, city, state, zip and country Use of pre- and post-show mailing list for self-promotion through a third-party mail house 8 foot tall draped back wall with 3 foot side rails and draping for each booth Inclusion in COMPTEL PLUS Show Guide of your company s logo, description and contact information Online listing of company profile on the COMPTEL PLUS website EXPO Focused Exhibition Hours* Sunday, October 5 4:30 p.m. 7 p.m. (opening night reception) Monday, October 6 11:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. (lunch included) Tuesday, October 7 11:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. (lunch included) *Hours subject to change *Voting members are permitted to hold seats on the board of directors **Attorneys in the professional level may also have access to the weekly Legislative/Regulatory update calls.
We re More Than Broadband. Who Attends and Exhibits at COMPTEL PLUS Billing Billing/OSS Software Broadband Access Solutions Cable Carriers Cellular Cloud Computing Cloud Ecosystems Cloud Solutions Compliance Construction Content Domestic Long Distance Energy Services Enterprise Network Management Fiber Optics Hosted Solutions ILEC/CLEC International Long Distance Internet IP Communications IPTV Legal Long Haul Fiber Managed Services Mapping/Design/CAD Mobile VoIP & Video Mobile Wireless Resale Municipal Builds Network Management Off-Site Data Storage Optical Devices Over-The-Top (OTT) PacketCable Devices CTO COO Manager Other Point-to-Point Private Data Networks Private Lines Regulatory Satellite Communications Service Providers Smart Grid Software SONET Rings Switching Telecommunications Services Telepresence Test & Measurement Voice Video TV Service VoIP Web Design & Hosting Wholesale Services Wireless Backhaul Wireless Broadband Wireless Communications Wireless Equipment Director CFO Account Executive CEO/President SVP/EVP/VP Who's Who in Communications - A Look at Exhibitors, Past and Present 910 Telecom Accedian Networks Acme Packet Actelis Networks ADVA Optical Networking, Inc. AireSpring Alcatel-Lucent ALOE Systems Alpheus Communications Alteryx ANPI Appcore Arch Fiber Networks Argela USA Atlantax Systems, Inc. AT&T Billing Platform BillSoft, Inc. Bottom Line Solutions BTI Systems CABS Agent Canoga Perkins CCH, Walters Kluwer CenturyLink CHR Solutions, Inc. Ciena Cisco Systems, Inc. Concurrent Technologies Comlink Great Lakes Comnet Communications Data Group Compliance Solutions, Inc. Connectiv Solutions Consolidated Communications, Inc. Contingent Network Services Core Communications CSF Corporation CYAN Data Hardware Depot DDR Broadband Networks Ditech Networks DrayTek DSET Corporation Edison Carrier Solutions Ekinops Emdeon Endstream Communications Enghouse Networks Equinox Information Systems Euler Hermes Exalt Communications FishNet Security FPL FiberNet Fujitsu GENBAND GeoResults Grandstream Networks GSAssociates Henkels & McCoy, Inc. Hostopia, Inc. Huawei Technologies USA IDI Billing Solutions INDATELgroup Inetwork (bandwidth.com) Infinera InfoVista Integra Networks Intelliverse Intercall InterMetro Communications ION Iowa Network Services IRIS Networks Ixia Juniper Networks Knology, Inc. L-3 Communications Lighttower Fiber Networks LogiSense Lumos Networks Magic Telecom Maine Fiber Metro Ethernet Forum Microsoft MRV Communications, Inc. Multapplied Networks Nave Communications NEC Corporation of America NetBoss Technologies NetSapiens NeuStar, Inc. New Hampshire Optical Systems Northforge Omnitron Systems Technology, Inc. Optelian Orca Wave Outsourcing Services International Overgroup Consulting Overture Networks, Inc. PacketLight Networks PEG Bandwidth PLEXSTAR, Inc. PortaOne Positron Access Solutions Power & Telephone Supply Co. Profitec Billing Services, Inc. Progress Software QBE Farmers Union Insurance Qwilt RAD Data Communications Raisecom ReadyTalk Rewardstream Rincon Technologies RiverRock Systems RNK Communications Sales Tax Associates, Inc. Sandy Beaches Software Sansay, Inc. Sask Tel International Shango Sienna SmartOptics snom technology Inc. Sonus Networks Spirit Communications Sprint SRP Telecom Sunesys, LLC Taqua, LLC Technologies Management Inc. Telco Systems TelePacific Communications TeleSphere Software Telispire Tellabs Thermo Credit, LLC Time Warner Cable Time Warner Cable Business Class Transition Networks Transmode Systems AB TransNexus, Inc. TW Telecom Unite Private Networks UNITEL Insurance UNSi US Signal Company VarData, LLC Vcare Technology Verax Systems Corp Verify Systems Verizon Wholesale Vertek Corporation Veryx Technologies, Inc. Vinakom Communications Virtual World Computing Vocalocity Walker and Associates, Inc. Windstream Wolfe Worldwide Supply Xelex
Sponsorship Elevate Your Presence Business PLANner Network for Success COMPTEL PLUS gives you additional opportunities to be seen through a variety of sponsorships to meet every budget and marketing objective. Depending on your company s sponsorship level, you may be eligible for reduced booth fees, additional complimentary registrations and more. Learn more about COMPTEL PLUS sponsorship opportunities by visiting comptelplus.org. For more information or to discuss how you can develop your unique customized sponsorship, email Amy Smith, Vice President, Conference Services, at asmith@comptel.org or call 202.296.6650. Registration Opens Tuesday, June 10, 2014 The COMPTEL PLUS Business PLANner is an interactive, web-based application that enables those who registered to search the attendee list by name, title, company and industry sector. You can then request meetings throughout the convention. You can meet existing customers or valuable prospects on-site, in the COMPTEL PLUS Deal Center, at an exhibitor s booth or in a company s meeting room. The COMPTEL PLUS Business PLANner opens on Monday, September 8, 2014. Online Registration Closes October 2, 2014 Dates COMPTEL Members* Non-Members Government*** Full Conference Networking Pass Full Conference Networking Pass Full Conference Early Bird (ends 7/18/14) $580 $330 $830 $470 $450 Discounted Rate (ends 8/22/14) $640 $370 $930 $530 $450 Regular Rates** (after 8/22/14) $810 $440 $1,160 $630 $450 Full Conference includes: admittance to keynote, general session, educational sessions, exhibit hall, meeting rooms, COMPTEL PLUS Deal Center, networking receptions/ events and conference materials. You will need a Full Conference pass to attend the educational sessions. Networking Pass includes: admittance to Keynote, exhibit hall, meeting rooms, COMPTEL PLUS Deal Center, networking receptions/events and conference materials. This pass does not provide access to educational sessions. *To qualify for member rate, your COMPTEL membership must be current as of September 19, 2014. If not, your credit card will be charged the difference. **Online registration closes Thursday, October 2. After that time, registration must be done onsite in Dallas. ***Government rate applies solely to those who work for a local, state or Federal government and does not apply to government contractors.
Contact Details Kevin Morris, Director, Membership & Exhibitor Relations 202.296.6650 kmorris@comptel.org To view current floor plan and show information, visit comptelplus.org. About COMPTEL Based in Washington, D.C., 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 advances its members interests through trade shows, networking, education, and policy advocacy before Congress, the Federal Communications Commission and the courts. COMPTEL works to ensure that competitive communications providers can continue to offer lower prices, better service, and greater innovation to consumers. For more information, visit comptel.org. Register before July 18, 2014 and save more than 25% off the regular registration fee. Use code CP102 when you register. 1200 G Street, NW Suite 350 Washington, D.C. 20005