2000 Show Guide
The International Wireless Communications Expo comes early this year, but it is still expected to be as big as ever. On March 22, wireless industry decision-makers will gather in Las Vegas to learn about new technology and trends, and to exchange ideas and make new contacts. More than 10,000 professionals and 350-plus exhibiting companies will be found at the Las Vegas Convention Center. You’ll see dealers, resellers, operators, commercial end-users, community repeater operators, base station operators, engineers and mobile communications managers. Manufacturers and distributors will showcase innovations in mobile radio, RF engineering, paging, cellular and PCS base stations, RCC, community repeater operations, SMR and public safety.
Higlights of the show include:
*The IWCE 2000 Conference Program: Four main conference tracks address hot topics in business, regulatory, technology and public safety areas of today’s mobile communications.
*New Public Safety Track: IWCE is extending the educational program this year to include a track dedicated to public safety applications and issues in wireless communications. Sessions in this track are held Wednesday, March 22, and Thursday, March 23.
*The RF Design Seminar Series: Offering technical sessions and tutorials designed to present information vital to the engineering professional, this series keeps you in-the-know on the latest industry developments and strategies. Seminars take place Monday, March 20, through Wednesday, March 22.
*Welcome and Keynote Address: “In the Public Interest” columnist Robert Schwaninger discusses the state of the industry and the efforts to maintain a competitive environment for local operators. He promises to bring his wit and wile to this year’s keynote address.
*State-of-the-Industry Report: Stephan Beckert of The Strategis Group will present an analysis on the competitive position of the SMR and private radio industries in light of growing competition from cellular carriers, ESMRs and mobile data service providers.
*Industry Leaders Meet the Press: A free-ranging press conference will feature representatives from the trade press, including MRT Features Editor David Keckler and Rikki Lee from Wireless Week. Industry leaders in attendance: Mark E. Crosby, ITA; Joe Hanna, APCO; Donald Vasek, PCIA; Lonnie Danchik, SBT; Alan Shark, IWTA and Paul Najarian, LMCC.
*FCC Roundtable and Forum: Hear the latest on FCC activities, and take the opportunity to question FCC staff members on important industry topics. Issues include the upcoming FCC auction schedule and telephone hotline support; FCC Internet initiatives and the outcome of Y2K issues; and the final implementation of the Universal Licensing Program. MRT Editorial Director Don Bishop will moderate.
*Simulcast Update 2000: Sponsored by Simulcast Solutions, this presentation features system integrators recapping simulcast projects. The presentation will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., March 23, at the Las Vegas Hilton.
This guide is designed to help you plan your time at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Sections include:
*a pull-out map on page 32A, including a list of exhibitors and booth numbers.
*a summary of exhibitors’ products and services on display, beginning on page 34. Exhibitors listed include those who submitted information as of press time. Advertisers in this issue are highlighted in blue.
See you in Vegas.
Base station workshops The Base Station Workshops return as a vital part of the comprehensive conference programming for IWCE 2000. This series forms a complete instructional program designed specifically for the needs of the base station technician and operator.
