Ethernet is, without a doubt, one of the most important communications technologies developed in the last 30-plus years. High-performance Ethernet, known commonly as Carrier Ethernet, is rapidly becoming the technology of choice for controlling network communications costs, consolidating services onto a common infrastructure, and enabling more tailored services for consumers, enterprises, and operators.
Since its inception 11 years ago, Light Reading’s mission has been to provide the most comprehensive, informative coverage of the Ethernet revolution. Our Ethernet events have garnered a reputation for attracting the best speakers and delivering the most up-to-date analyses of the latest trends in the Carrier Ethernet market. And with hundreds of service provider network planners, engineers and marketing professionals typically attending the conference and show floor, they have proven to be extraordinary networking opportunities.
Light Reading’s Ethernet Expo is the premier event covering the hot topic of Carrier Ethernet network technologies and services in North America. Ethernet Expo assembles dozens of experts from the service provider, supplier, and analyst communities to explore the hottest trends and paint a roadmap for where Ethernet is likely to take us through the rest of this decade. Ethernet Expo includes two parts: a conference, moderated by analysts from Light Reading’s market research division, Heavy Reading, and an exhibition.
Ethernet Expo 2011 was held at The Hilton New York in New York City, November 8 & 9, 2011.
Ethernet Expo provides a qualified service provider audience. Visitor promotion targets telecom and enterprise decision makers – with a focus on C-level executives, VPs, and SVPs. The 2011 Ethernet Expo in New York had the following audience profile*:
*Numbers do not include registrants from any sponsoring companies.
Here’s what some of last year’s sponsors and attendees had to say about Ethernet Expo 2011:
“The event was excellent, very well organized and well executed. Congrats to the entire team for their contributions!!!” - Chris Iliopoulos, Verizon
“Stan Hubbard is an excellent, thoughtful, and informative moderator and speaker.” - Dan McCarthy, Integre Advisors
“Very good program – seemed to be very well attended. Provided updated information on the key topics surrounding the growth of Ethernet services.” - John Grady, XO Communications
“I did find the Ethernet Training Course by Ciena outstanding! It was very helpful to be able to ask real-world questions and get answers on what is currently available and the Ethernet capabilities today as well as what is supported by the MEF.” - Peter Togias, IPC
“This was a great event and I look forward to [attending] it again.” - Roderick McKrieth, NYCT
“It was an excellent event to get a good grip on what service providers want out of vendors and what hardware and services have the potential to move in the marketplace.” - Craig Plunkett, CEDX Corp.
“Keep up the good work. The event gets better every year.”- Tony Rao, East Shore Partners.
For more information, please contact Joanne Emery, Global Director of Event Sales, at emery@lightreading.com.
