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CALL FOR SPEAKERS |
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| This Call for Speakers is for WCA 2008, the upcoming Spring edition of the world's leading broadband wireless industry event. The Call encompasses general presentations covering business and regulatory topics, as well as technical discussions of special importance. Business and regulatory topics, whether proposed for a presenter or panel format, will be evaluated on the basis of audience appeal and importance. Judging is on the basis of whether the proposed presentation would provide information that is original and otherwise important to this highly qualified audience. All approved presentations and papers will be made available to delegates and others for reference. This event is organized by the Wireless Communications Association International (WCA). |
| Keys For Successful Submissions: |
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Focus your proposal on why your topic would be original and otherwise important to this audience, which is so highly qualified that it does not need BWA context or rhetoric.
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Emphasize how the topic and discussion relate to the speaker's role in relevant industry efforts on the issues, with top priority granted to those active in WCA committees. WCA audiences are more likely to care for the words and leadership of those working on issues throughout the year, for obvious reasons.
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Describe the proposed format (co-panelists, moderator, etc.) and any special efforts that would be made to bring new entrants to the event. Supplier discussions are typically enhanced, for example, by a commitment from co-presenter who is a major or otherwise interesting customer from a nation or sector new to WCA audiences.
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Underscore your speaker's understanding that the discussion should be educational, with NO marketing of products. Marketing is for the exhibit floor, receptions, sponsorships, etc. If the speaker is not committed to using these traditional means it is vital to address the reason or the presumption is likely to put the presentation at risk
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Illustrate how your organization would help WCA build the audience that your discussion deserves through effective outreach to potential attendees via mailings, PR, etc. Will there be a demo or major announcement? If so that makes for a stronger submission. WCA Communications Director Susan Polyakova (susan@wcai.com) will work on a confidential basis for an effective public relations strategy using WCA's targeted database of 2,800+ relevant reporters and analysts.
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Review previous WCA speaker programs and marketing materials: www.wcai.com/events.php
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WCA recommends close review of these tips for successful submissions. In particular, WCA is keen to hear how companies will be working with us on co-promotional efforts that ensure maximization of the event experience and success for all. Failure to address the most significant and relevant questions above typically means an unsuccessful submission due to the competitive nature of this process.
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| Submission Process: |
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Proposals must include: draft paper title, author's name, title and full contact information for primary and co-authors. Abstracts should provide enough specifics of the proposed paper (previously unpublished) to show its premise, content, reference value and intended audience (including band, if applicable). The prospective appeal to an audience of operators, OEMs, etc., must be defined.
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Business & Regulatory proposals also should include title, presenter's name, title and full contact information.If a panel format has been selected, it should include proposed co-panelists (also with full name and title). A plan to help recruit a strong panel will assist greatly in a proposal's success.
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WCA membership required.
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Please email the WCA's Events and Programs Coordinator, Meredith Cicerchia (meredith@wcai.com) with further questions.
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Judging is on a rolling basis, helping early submissions.
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Please submit through secure WCA website (www.wcai.com)
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: January 23, 2008
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
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WCA 2008 - Functional Overview: |
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| Where |
Grand Hyatt Washington DC
1000 H Street NW,
Washington, DC, USA 20001
Phone: 202-582-1234, 800-233-1234
grandwashington.hyatt.com |
| When |
April 21-23, 2008 |
Sponsorship
Opportunities |
Carl Berndtson
(t) 978-371-1792
berndtson@aol.com |
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WCA
t: 202-452-7823
f: 202-452-0041 |
| HOTEL & TRAVEL |
| Where |
Grand Hyatt Washington DC
1000 H Street NW,
Washington, DC, USA 20001
Reservation Phone: 1-800-233-1234
grandwashington.hyatt.com
Room Rates:
$265 single*
$290 double*
$315 triple*
$340 quad*
Rate held until March 26, 2008 (Rate temporarily extended. Make your reservation today!!)
*To make reservations, please contact The Grand Hyatt Washington DC directly. Remember to mention that you are attending WCA 2008 to receive the special rate. One guaranteed, non-refundable deposit of one night's fee is required to reserve a room under the special WCA rate.
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| Overflow Hotels |
In the event that the Grand Hyatt can not accomodate your rooming needs,
please check with these other area hotels:
Marriott at Metro Center
775 12th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005 USA
Phone: 1-202-737-2200
www.marriott.com
Renaissance Washington, DC
999 Ninth Street NW
Washington, District Of Columbia 20001 USA
Phone: 1-202-898-9000
www.marriott.com
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| DC Area Info |
Washington DC Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.washington.org
Take in the excitement of the city from Grand Hyatt Washington. Perfectly located in Penn Quarter – with convenient in-lobby Metro Center access – this downtown DC hotel is the ideal spot to explore all our vibrant capital offers. Enjoy concerts and sporting events at Verizon Center, tour historic monuments, or visit the Smithsonian Museums – all within walking distance. Countless features await your return to our luxurious downtown Washington DC hotel – from elegant guestrooms with plush Grand Beds and a myriad of in-house dining choices, to engaging recreation at Grand Slam and outstanding business facilities. Experience the premier choice of hotels in downtown Washington DC. Find out more at: grandwashington.hyatt.com
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Baltimore Washington
International (BWI)
Dulles International (IAD)
Reagan International (DCA) |
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| SOCIAL NETWORKS |
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ASSOCIATIONS & USER GROUPS |
 Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA): The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) is the authority on wireless issues, developments and trends in Canada. It represents cellular, PCS, messaging, mobile radio, fixed wireless and mobile satellite carriers as well as companies that develop and produce products and services for the industry. |
 Free Space Optics Alliance:
Founded in 2001, the Free-Space Optical (FSO) Alliance is comprised of leading companies that manufacture FSO systems, equipment and components, and service providers. |
In-Building Wireless Alliance: The In-Building Wireless Alliance is a cross-industry alliance comprised of the pre-eminent commercial real estate companies, wireless carriers, infrastructure providers, public safety providers, and others. Led by management consultants PRTM, the Alliance is working to accelerate the adoption of pervasive in building communications. In 2005, we conducted the most comprehensive study available in the North American market to quantify the potential return on investment for all stakeholders of in-building communications. Today, we are defining standard product and service road maps and configurations, piloting innovative next generation solutions, and paving the way forward. |
Intelligent Community Forum: The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) is a nonprofit think tank that focuses on job creation and economic development in the broadband economy. Our area of interest is the local community, both large and small, in the developing and developed economies of the world. ICF conducts research, creates conference content, publishes information and presents annual awards. |
 The International Engineering Consortium (IEC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to catalyzing technology and business progress worldwide in a range of high technology industries and their university communities. Since 1944, the IEC has provided high-quality educational opportunities for industry professionals, academics, and students. |
 IPv6 Forum: The IPv6 Forum is the world-wide consortium of leading Internet vendors, Research & Education Networks are shaping the IPv6 FORUM, with a clear mission to promote IPv6 by dramatically improving the market and user awareness of IPv6, creating a quality and secure Next Generation Internet and allowing world-wide equitable access to knowledge and technology, embracing a moral responsibility to the world. |
OFC/NFOEC: For the Optics industry, no other week is as intense as the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC) and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (NFOEC). People come from all corners of the earth to meet and greet, teach and learn, make connections and move business forward for this one week each year. Make sure you're there. |
PART-15.org: PART-15.ORG is world’s largest organization of License Exempt Wireless Internet Service Providers. PART-15.ORG is a driving force in the WISP industry by providing educational and training services, wireless discussion chat lists (which boasts over 10,000 messages per month), files responses to Requests for Information to FCC proposed rule changes, and also hosts the world-famous WISPCON conference held twice a year. |
 The Washington, DC Economic Partnership (formerly the Washington, DC Marketing Center) is a public/ private partnership dedicated to facilitating economic development in the District of Columbia. We are a nonprofit organization that partners with a variety of community stakeholders to accomplish our mission. |
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WCA 2008 News |
| April 17, 2008 |
WCA 2008 To Feature Strong Program On Public Safety In Partnership With GovSec April 24 In Washington, DC |
| April 16, 2008 |
WCA 2008 Next Week In DC To Contrast WiMAX, LTE 4G Visions For 700 MHz Winners |
| April 14, 2008 |
Media Advisory: WCA 2008 From April 21-23, 2008 In Washington, DC |
| April 10, 2008 |
Results Of FCC’s 700 MHz Auction For $19b To Be Examined At WCA 2008 April 22 In DC |
| April 8, 2008 |
Wireless Pioneer & Former Governor Mark Warner To Keynote WCA 2008 April 21 In Washington, DC |
| April 4, 2008 |
Green Technology To Be Focus Of WCA Initiative And Expert Panel April 23 At WCA 2008 in Washington, DC |
| April 2, 2008 |
WCA Announces Major Training & Certification Program Launch At WCA 2008 |
| March 31, 2008 |
WCA to Host Golf Event at WCA 2008 to Benefit Children with Hearing Loss through AG Bell and Blue Ridge Speech & Hearing |
| March 27, 2008 |
Impact Of Global Financial Credit Crunch On WiMAX/4G Deployments To Be Examined At WCA 2008 On April 23 |
| March 25, 2008 |
Sprint Nextel’s Mobile WiMAX Chief To Kick Off WCA 2008 With Update On Historic XOHM Launch |
| March 10, 2008 |
Save The Date For WCA 2008 From April 21-23, 2008 In Washington, DC |
| PREMIER SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES |
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- Featured placement and 125 word description of company logo on all direct mail pieces, and logo placement on print advertisements and broadcast faxes
- Exclusive sponsorship of the Luncheon on Day 1 or Day 2 including signage, acknowledgment in show guide, table tent cards with sponsor logo
- Introduction of keynote speaker on Day 1 or Day 2
- Featured banner placement in the seminar function area
- Logo and link with featured placement on WCA's website
- 12 Passport tickets for staff and VIP guests
- Two 8' x 10' exhibit spaces for one day tabletop exhibits on April 22, including tables, chairs, power and lead retrieval device
- Custom electronic VIP pass to invite guests to expo reception on April 22
- Full page description of company in the Show Guide
- First option for Diamond Sponsorship for 2009
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- Prominent placement of company logo on all direct mail pieces, show guide, print advertisements, and broadcast faxes
- Exclusive sponsorship of one coffee break, breakfast or comparable sponsorship
- Featured banner placement in the seminar function area
- Logo and link with featured placement on WCA's website
- 10 Passport tickets for staff and VIP guests
- One 8' x 10' exhibit space for one day tabletop exhibits on April 22, including table, chairs, power and lead retrieval device
- Custom electronic VIP pass to invite guests to expo reception on April 22
- Half page description of company in the Show Guide
- First option for Platinum Sponsorship for 2009
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- Prominent placement of company logo on all direct mail pieces, show guide, print advertisements, and broadcast faxes
- 3 Passport tickets for staff or VIP guests
- One 8' x 10' exhibit space for one day tabletop exhibits on April 22, including table, chairs, power and lead retrieval device
- Custom electronic VIP pass to invite guests to expo reception on April 22
- Quarter page description of company in the Show Guide
- First option for Silver Sponsorship for 2009
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| FOOD FUNCTIONS & RECEPTIONS |
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| Full beer, wine and hot/cold canapé service for delegates and visitors in the exhibits area on Day 2 - April 22. Includes acknowledgment with logo in both the show guide and on WCA show web page, signage, table tent cards with sponsor logo, 1 conference pass for staff or guests. |
| WCA Board of Directors Reception (2 positions) |
$2,500 |
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| Full beer, wine, liquor and hot/cold canapé service for 125 VIPs including the WCA Board of Directors, regulators, invited speakers and special guests including international delegates. Includes acknowledgment with logo in both the show guide and on WCA show web page, 10 reception invitations for sponsor's use. |
| Committee Meeting Luncheons |
$1,000-$3,000 |
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| Luncheon for committee members from important WCA committees: BRS Best Practices, GDC Eco-System, Rural Broadband Vendors, and others. Includes acknowledgment with logo in both the show guide and on WCA show web page, literature distribution on sponsors table, press materials distribution in press room. Please identify meeting of interest for a tailored proposal. Eligibility restrictions apply. |
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| Conference-At-A-Glance Signage |
$1,500 |
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