Education
General Sessions: Keynote Roundtables
To rally the channel, keynote roundtable sessions will kick off and close the conference with the inspiration of industry and channel leaders assessing and debating the state and future of communications technology, competition and the channel.
Monday, September 20
1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
State of the Industry Keynote Roundtable
The telecommunications industry is evolving at dizzying speeds. From devices to applications to networks, there is little that recalls business norms of even a decade ago. The more capabilities that are delivered, the more consumers and businesses want. Anytime, anywhere communications imperatives are changing the deliverables and the provider landscape. Find out from top executives where the industry stands and where it’s going.Speakers: Carl Grivner, CEO, XO Communications
Bruce Chatterley, President, Business Markets, MegaPath
Michael K. Robinson, Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Broadview Networks
Tuesday, September 21
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
The Future of the Channel Keynote Roundtable
The communications industry channel is facing both an exciting and overwhelming future. There are unprecedented opportunities and challenges ahead. This executive discussion featuring channel chiefs from top providers will focus on how partners can set themselves up for future success.Speakers: Jim Delis, Vice President, National Sales, Time Warner Cable Business Class
Brian Law, National Vice President, Indirect Services, XO Communications
Craig Schlagbaum, Vice President, Indirect Channels, Level 3 Communications
Blake Wetzel, Vice President of Sales, Qwest Business Partner Program



