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BICSI CARES BICSI Cares had a virtual booth on the exhibit floor to raise awareness and funds for the Sierra Kids Foundation (SKF). Based in Reno, Nevada, this foundation provides financial assistance to families with autism. Those who donated were entered into a door prize drawing, sponsored by AMTECK, AVmedia, and Sumitomo Electric Lightwave. Congratulations to the following winners: • 1st Prize – Ring™ Security Package – Doorbell & Flood Light: Jeff O'Brien • 2nd Prize – US$100 gift card: Barry Kindt • 3rd Prize – US$100 gift card: Deb Westlund "I was really skeptical about how I'd like this virtual conference. I must admit that this has been an awesome experience! All of the sessions I've attended have been informative. I've interacted with and met more people than I have at any other BICSI Conference. Great job!" -Alvin Gilmore, RTPM, TECH, Construction Manager, NC State University, Raleigh, NC, USA CHATROOMS SPUR LIVELY DISCUSSION The Networking Lounge was an attendee favorite and prompted some excellent dialogue and idea exchange. In addition to pre-scheduled live chats about Women in BICSI and the BICSI Mentorship Program, BICSI also held a Featured Chat Room on "Future Technology Trends." Open throughout the conference, attendees could log in at any time to give their opinion on what the future of technology trends will be in the next three-to-five years. COMING UP: 2021 BICSI VIRTUAL WINTER CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION We learned a lot from the 2020 BICSI Virtual Fall Conference and are ready to apply it to the 2021 BICSI Virtual Winter Conference. Mark your calendar now for 28 February – 4 March and get ready to experience the intense energy that comes from learning and networking with BICSI. FEATURE Page 6