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Who?
What?
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Why?
Who?
Who should attend?
SOFNET 08 will bring together industry leaders, buyers, and suppliers.
Who is exhibiting?
The SOFNET exhibition floor comprises software and hardware vendors and developers, IP suppliers and innovators, and telcos leading the path to network transformation. For a comprehensive list of SOFNET 08 exhibitors, visit the on-line Exhibitor List.
Should students and professors attend as well?
Yes. The IEC realizes the importance of bridging academia and industry and has established a University Grant Program, funded by IEC Corporate Members, providing students and professors the opportunity to attend the entire educational program. Students and professors are asked to complete a final report in lieu of conference tuition. Academic Registration
Is there an attendee age restriction?
To access the exhibit floor, you must be 18 years of age and older.
What?
What is SOFNET 08?
The four-day conference and exhibition places special emphasis on the interaction of the key constituencies that are shaping the future of information and communication technology. Uniting software with hardware, SOFNET explores the "softelco" transition plans and how the Web 2.0 world and traditional telcos will work together. In addition to the educational programming, the technology exhibition will feature demonstrations from leading software and hardware vendors and developers, as well as IP equipment suppliers and innovators, providing an ideal opportunity to discuss new advancements and technology with key industry players.
What topics will be covered in the conference programming?
What companies will be on the exhibit floor?
The SOFNET exhibition floor comprises software and hardware vendors and developers, IP suppliers and innovators, and telcos leading the path to network transformation. For a comprehensive list of SOFNET 08 exhibitors, visit the on-line Exhibitor List.
Is there an awards program?
The Convergence World Awards 2008 will be presented at SOFNET 08. The award program, held in association with the IEC, will be presented at SOFNET 08 on Tuesday, 29 April. More Information.
I am registered for the conference program. What does that entitle me to attend?
Conference registration entitles you to all SOFNET 08 has to offer. This consists of the following:
What SOFNET 08 programming is free?
Register for the Exhibits PLUS Pass by 18 April and receive complimentary access to the following: (£100 value)
Is there a special group registration rate?
Registration packages are available for groups of 10 or more. Contact Laura Anderson for more details:
Laura Anderson What is the dress code?
Business casual.
When?
When is the exhibit floor open?
Tuesday, 29 April 13:00 – 19:00Wednesday, 30 April 12:30 – 19:00 Where?
Where is SOFNET 08?
Olympia National HallHammersmith Road London W14 8UX United Kingdom How do I get there?
Directions by road: (Olympia National Hall has a multistory parking garage)
From M1/A1/M11/A10 take A406 westbound to A4. Continue on A4 over Hammersmith Flyover, turn left onto the B317 (North End Road), and follow signs. From M4/A4 take A406 westbound to A4. Continue on A4 over Hammersmith Flyover, turn left onto the B317 (North End Road), and follow signs. From A3/M3 follow signs for central London, take Wandsworth or Putney Bridges.
From Wandsworth Bridge, turn left onto New Kings Road, turn right onto Fulham High Street (becomes Fulham Palace Road at Hammersmith roundabout), turn right onto Hammersmith Road, and follow signs.
From Putney Bridge, turn left onto Fulham Palace Road, turn right onto Hammersmith Road, and follow signs.
From M2/M20/A2 follow signs to central London, take Blackfriars, London, Waterloo, Vauxhall, Southwark, Chelsea, or Battersea Bridges, turn left along Embankment, and follow signs. From A12/A13 follow signs for central London toward Tower of London Bridge. Do not cross bridge; instead, continue along Embankment and follow signs. Directions by Tube:
Kensington Olympia (District Line) London Underground Travel Information +44 (0)20 7222 1234 Directions by Train:
Kensington Olympia (Mainline trains) Directions by Bus Route:
Hammersmith Road: 9, 10, 27, 28 Directions by Coach: London Victoria Coach Station provides access to Earls Court and Olympia. Purchase tickets on-line at www.nationalexpress.com or call 08750 808080. Directions from Airport: Heathrow Airport Piccadilly Line/change at Earls Court. Visit www.baa.com/heathrow. Gatwich Airport Silverlink trains run direct services from Gatwick Airport to West Brompton and Kensington Olympia stations. For more information, call 0870 000 2468 or visit www.baa.com/gatwick. Stansted Airport Take the Stansted Express to Liverpool Street and change onto Circle/District Lines. For more information, call 0870 0000 303. Where can I find lodging?
Hilton London Olympia hotel Special rates for SOFNET 08!380 Kensington High Street London United Kingdom W14 8NL Tel: +44-207-6033333 Fax: +44-207-6034846 Book a Room Ref: SOFNET 2008 Reservations Site
K+K Hotel George Special rates for SOFNET 08!
Novotel London West Special rates for SOFNET 08!
Why?
Why should I attend?
SOFNET 08 will provide participants with a framework to examine the impact of software as it becomes the driving element in next-generation carrier networks-an impact that will result in innovation — in network operations and management, in provisioning of unique software-based applications and services, in increasing speed to market of new services, and in enhancing the customer experience.
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