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Guide to Telecom Industry Events
Find networking opportunities and update professional skills at telecom conferences, seminars and trade showsRegardless of where you are employed in the industry spectrum, you will find that telecommunications industry events are a valuable way to make contacts and stay informed about the frequent changes that affect your job.
The benefits of attending telecom events are numerous:
1. Telecom industry events keep you up to date on technologies and regulations.
2. Telecom events may provide continuing professional education.
3. Telecom conferences give you the chance to network with professional peers.
4. Telecommunications industry events give you a great opportunity to share practical knowledge and experience.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Seek out events sponsored by professional organizations
National organizations sponsor telecom conferences and trade shows. These events are great opportunities for networking with peers from all areas of the telecom industry. Increase your company's visibility by arranging to appear as a speaker or advertising in conference programs.
I recommend:
Consult America’s Network or The Public Forum Institute for lists of industry organizations and links to their web sites.
Consult providers of continuing professional education (CPE) in telecommunications
Continued training is essential for telecom professionals to keep up with advances in technology. CPE providers are an excellent source of telecommunication conferences and seminars.
I recommend:
Explore AOTMP's telecom education and training programs. You may also find telecom conferences on the Teracom Training Institute web site.
Attend a telecom event webinar
For those who would like to gain the knowledge provided by conferences in telecom without the cost and time required for travel, webinars are an ideal solution. These conferences and workshops presented through the internet may not have the same networking value as other telecom events, but webinars do allow two-way communication and interaction between speaker and audience. The cost of webinars varies widely, as do their quality. Some vendors offer to customize web events to suit specific business needs.
I recommend:
The Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) offers the TechThink Webinar series. TelecomWeb provides a list of webcasts on a variety of topics.
Read industry publications for updates on telecommunications industry events
Telecom publications frequently advertise important upcoming events in telecom.
I recommend:
Regularly check the Telecommunications Events calendars offered by Telecommunications Magazine Online and Total Telecom.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide- Join professional telecom organizations to receive promotional information about important events in telecom, and to obtain discounted registration fees.
- Begin with local events to save travel costs and learn which types of events will be most helpful.
- Find out if your company will pay for you to attend professional events on company time.
