Arlington,V.A, United States
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) has announced that SUPERCOMM(R) 2005, the telecommunications marketplace's former annual tradeshow for the global telecommunications industry, was named to the 2006 Tradeshow Week 200 (at http://www.tradeshowweek.com/info/CA6262423.html.
GLOBALCOMM(TM), the next-generation communications marketplace and summit, will debut June 4-8, 2006, at Chicago's McCormick Place, with exhibits open from Monday, June 5 through Wednesday, June 7. For TIA, GLOBALCOMM(TM) replaces SUPERCOMM(R) as TIA's annual industry event.
"GLOBALCOMM is ready to continue the tradition of the past show and offer the telecommunications industry the latest innovations in ICT products and services and the most effective, results-oriented commercial experience in the marketplace," TIA President Matthew J. Flanigan said. "At McCormick Place in Chicago, attendees will be able to tour 190,200 net square feet of GLOBALCOMM exhibition space, including exhibitor meeting rooms, TIA's Exploration Theatre and Telecom U. GLOBALCOMM 2006 will continue to lead the industry as the best show serving the entire global communications and IT marketplace and we look forward to making Tradeshow Week's list again next year."
GLOBALCOMM(TM) 2006 will feature a free keynote address by RIM President and Co-CEO Mike Lazaridis, remarks by FCC Chairman Kevin Martin, and a "super panel" that includes Lucent Technologies Network Solutions Group President Cindy Christy; Nortel President & CEO Mike Zafirovski; Siemens Communications Group President & CEO Thomas Ganswindt; and Tellabs President & CEO Krish Prabhu. Other major speakers include Mundivox Communications CEO Alberto Duran; Orange CEO Sanjiv Ahuja; AT&T CTO John T. Stankey; and Telecom Italia CTO Stefano Pileri.
Themes that will be addressed at GLOBALCOMM 2006 include continued globalization of the industry, mobility of computing, continued convergence, and mergers and acquisition activity in the industry.
GLOBALCOMM(TM) represents the premier business opportunity for the entire global communications and IT industry. More than 100 countries will be represented at the show, and the Department of Commerce International Trade Administration is working with GLOBALCOMM(TM) to provide an international buyers program.
About TIA
TIA is the leading trade association for the information and communications technology (ICT) industry. As owner and producer of GLOBALCOMM(TM), TIA represents global ICT suppliers and their service provider and enterprise customers through its leadership in standards development, domestic and international policy advocacy, and facilitating member business opportunities. TIA represents the communications sector of the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA). Visit us at http://www.tiaonline.org.
About GLOBALCOMM(TM)
GLOBALCOMM(TM) is a trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA). The Next-Generation Communications Marketplace and Summit will take place June 4-8, 2006, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with exhibits open from Monday, June 5 through Wednesday, June 7. Visit www.globalcomm2006.com.
SUPERCOMM(R) is a registered trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and the United States Telecom Association (USTA). The final SUPERCOMM(R) was held in June 2005.
CONTACT: PR Counsel for GLOBALCOMM(TM) Geoff Livingston 703-798-5277 geoff@livingstonbuzz.com or TIA Neil Gaffney 703-907-7721 ngaffney@tiaonline.org
CONTACT: PR Counsel for GLOBALCOMM(TM) Geoff Livingston 703-798-5277 geoff@livingstonbuzz.com or TIA Neil Gaffney 703-907-7721 ngaffney@tiaonline.org , ,
Source: Business Wire (Business Wire India)