What's New?
Announcing the all-new PoE Lighting
Pavilion—an impressive section of the show
floor dedicated to specialized Power over
Ethernet products and services. This 2020
Winter Conference exclusive gives attend-
ees a dedicated area to view demonstra-
tions and talk one-on-one with multiple
exhibitors—all experts in the benefits of
delivering data and power over a single
Ethernet cable. BICSI is currently taking
exhibitor applications for the PoE Lighting
Pavilion. Spaces are limited and available
first-come, first-served. Find out more and
apply at bicsi.org/winter/exhibitors.
Also new to the Winter Conference is the
Technology Showcase. In this exclusive area
of the Exhibit Hall, exhibitors will showcase
their newest and most innovative products
and services representing a range of ICT-
related fields. Attendees can then cast their
vote for Best in Show in a variety of product
categories. The application for the Technol-
ogy Showcase is available here. The dead-
line to apply is 22 November 2019.
More Content, More Knowledge
After receiving the highest number of
technical paper submissions of any BICSI
conference to date for the 2019 BICSI Fall
Conference, it was decided that the 2020
Winter Conference Program would be
expanded by Nine Additional Technical
Sessions. Topics cover a broad range of ICT
subject areas, some of which include:
• New & Emerging Technologies,
such as 5G
• Intelligent Buildings / Smart Cities /
Internet of Things (IoT)
• Power over Ethernet (PoE)
• Data Center Design, Maintenance
and Operations
• Audiovisual
• Wireless and Distributed Antennae
Systems
• Optical Fiber & Passive Optical
Networks (PON)
• ICT Professional Development
Increased content means increased
knowledge; but it doesn't all come from
the technical sessions. Our Exhibit Hall
offers something for everyone. We expect
a packed show floor, filled with industry
leaders from many different segments of
the ICT industry. Distributors, manufacturers,
suppliers, designers and many other types
of professional organizations will be there
to show attendees how to grow their busi-
ness and attract new clients. View the
conference schedule here.
Traditional Winter Conference Favorites
If you've ever been to a BICSI Winter Con-
ference, you know that with it comes a few
extra conference highlights. The following
are Winter Conference traditions and
attendee favorites:
Attend the Annual Membership Meeting on
Tuesday, 11 February, to watch the Induc-
tion of the New BICSI Board of Directors.
(See page 5 for Election Results.) Outgoing
BICSI President Jeff Beavers, RCDD, OSP,
will officially pass the torch to incoming
President Todd W. Taylor, RCDD, NTS, OSP.
Get ready for the excitement of the Annual
BICSI Cabling Skills Challenge. Now in its
13th year, the Challenge brings together
some of the best installers and technicians
in the industry to compete in a variety of
installation activities.
Each year at the Winter Conference,
BICSI honors individuals who have made
outstanding contributions to the ICT indus-
try. (See page 6 for a list of awards.) The
Annual Awards Banquet on Wednesday,
12 February, includes an elegant dinner
and an evening of entertainment, allowing
attendees and exhibitors to interact
socially and network after hours.
At the center of it all is Constant Networking.
Whether you're chatting with your neighbor
before a technical session begins, discussing
the latest trends with an exhibitor or asking
a speaker a follow-up question, there are
continuous opportunities to make new
connections.
The 2020 BICSI Winter Conference offers so
much. And if you register before 10 January
2020, you can take advantage of Early Bird
Pricing. Visit the 2020 BICSI Winter Confer-
ence & Exhibition website here for details
and to register online.
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