WorkShops

Workshops
The Next Generation Telecom Summit Workshops will be conducted by leading analysts and will be interactive sessions allowing executives to gain an education on today’s most pressing issues. They will give the CTO/CIO'S the opportunity to have intimate discussions, debates and appraise the upcoming challenges.

Outline of Workshops
The workshops will consist of a presentation to around 15-20 CTO/CIO’s with an issue that is relevant and educational to all attendees. The topics will be chosen by the operator committee. The presentation style is designed to facilitate discussion between participants.  Duration is 45 minutes. 

IDC is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. More than 900 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 90 countries worldwide. For more than 43 years, IDC has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research, and events company. You can learn more about IDC by visiting www.idc.com.

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