 Business Networking Connect with all the right people, in the right place, at the right time. Year after year, networking is recorded as the top reason Management World attendees visit the conference. Whether you’re a service provider looking to engage with your peers, or a supplier looking to grow your business, take advantage of the countless networking and business opportunities that TM Forum’s Management World 2012 has to offer. Who will you meet? Executives, directors, professionals and managers from communications service providers, internet service providers, cable operators, defense organizations; system integrators; OSS/BSS specialists; IT specialists; suppliers; government/regulatory bodies; investors; industry analysts; content broadcast/media/entertainment providers; the press and TM Forum subject matter experts.
View the growing list of networking opportunities planned for Management World 2012 below: Business Networking Evening
 Tuesday, May 22
7:30 - 11:00 pm
Mansion House - Dawson Street
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One hundred thousand welcomes!
Management World’s Business Networking Evening is the place to mingle with the who’s who of the communications industry in a relaxed environment.
This year’s event is a true taste of Ireland from the entertainment, food, décor and the location. The Mansion House is located in the heart of Dublin, in a unique, dome-shaped venue that was built for King George IV in 1821 and was home to the first sitting of Irish Parliament.
Whether you want to relax and unwind, make new contacts or strengthen partnerships, the business networking event is the place to do it. This is a must-attend event for all attendees and one of the highlights of Management World. Tickets can be purchased for $100 USD (members) or $120 USD (non-members) as a registration add-on (add today to ensure availability!). Tickets will also be available onsite at Registration. Expo & Forumville
 The Expo includes a powerful mix of big names and emerging suppliers from around the globe. Attend the Expo to see how their latest innovations, developments and solutions can help you automate your operations, deliver new services to market faster and improve your bottom line. Forumville on the Expo floor delivers: - Live demonstrations of real-world implementable solutions
- Knowledge on the ground-breaking collaboration project
- Networking opportunities with the TM Forum members behind the key initiatives
Win an iPad: All conference attendees will receive a TM Forum Expo Passport to collect stamps from 15 exhibitors you’re choosing. Collecting passport stamps is a great opportunity for attendees to network and win a prize! - Expo Passports can be picked up as you enter the Expo.
- Visit exhibitors and they will stamp your passport. To qualify to win the third generation iPad, you must collect 15 stamps from any of the exhibitors.
- Once you have collected all 15 stamps return your passport to Registration for your chance to win, no later than 2:30 pm on Thursday, May 24.
- The winner will be drawn at random on Thursday, May 24 at 3:00 pm. If you are not present, the prize will be mailed to the address submitted on the passport.
Expo Happy Hour
 Tuesday, May 22 and Wednesday, May 23
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Delegates enjoy discussing the day's issues in an informal environment, while making new contacts and meeting new potential business partners. Conference Pass holders receive a drink ticket and a cash bar is open for Exhibitor and Expo Visitor pass holders.
VIP Gala Dinner &
Excellence Awards
Monday, May 21 from 7:00-10:30pm
Due to overwhelming demand, the exclusive invitation-only VIP Gala Dinner & Excellence Awards will now take place in The Baroque Chapel and Great Hall at the RHK, Kilmainham. Founded in 1684, this stunning 17th-century building will be the perfect backdrop for guests to mingle and network with like-minded senior executives in the industry in a relaxed atmosphere.
TM Forum’s prestigious Excellence Awards recognize the most innovative global leaders in the communications industry. Winners will be announced during the VIP Gala Dinner.
You must be pre-registered to attend this event, which is now filled to capacity. If you have questions, please email Claire Ardley.
Executive Appointment Service (EAS)
Exclusive opportunity to participate in a one-on-one private meeting service. The Executive Appointment Service (EAS) is an invitation-only program aimed at knowledge exchange between suppliers and service provider executives to help to ensure common goals, standards and collaboration for our industry. To participate in the program, email Scott Hathaway. Frameworx Architecture Projects Meeting Monday, May 21
2:00 - 6:00pm The Frameworx Architecture Projects meeting will review and progress the projects which are currently being tracked under the Frameworx Architecture. Attendees will also discuss and advance some of the technical issues raised in the following areas: - Frameworx Federation of Models
- Frameworx Tooling
- Frameworx Architecture Overview Documentation
- Frameworx Business Services
A more detailed agenda will be posted soon. To RSVP, please contact Dave Milham. Service Provider Leadership Council Monday, May 21
1:30 - 5:00 pm
This meeting is open to members of the Service Provider Leadership Council only and is intended to progress strategic service provider requirements. Discussion topics include managing end to end SLA across multiple cloud service providers, wholesale B2B processes, converged fixed mobile network management and extended requirements on the Application Framework. To RSVP, please contact Dave Milham. Cable Reception Tuesday, May 22
6:00 - 7:00 pm A special networking reception that gives cable MSO’s the opportunity to meet their peers, forge new partnerships and strengthen existing relationships in a relaxed, low-pressure environment. Please RSVP for this reception by emailing Rachael Jacobi. Cable Breakfast Wednesday, May 23
7:45 - 8:45 am This networking event is intended for cable MSO’s who are interested in networking with other MSO’s. There will be a brief industry presentation, followed by breakfast and peer networking. TM Forum staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about cable projects within the TM Forum. Please RSVP for this breakfast by emailing Rachael Jacobi. Defense Interest Group Breakfast Wednesday, May 23
7:45 - 8:30 am A private breakfast and networking opportunity for Defense agencies and service providers prior to the Defense-related conference sessions later that afternoon. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Christy Coffey. Frameworx Tooling and Architecture Lunch & Learn Wednesday, May 23
1:00pm- 2:00 pm The TM Forum Frameworx Architecture team would like to invite you to a lunch and learn. Hear the latest information on the work of the team, along with the strategy for the next year. The team has completed a substantial body of work in the areas of Governance Platform Architecture, Frameworx Alignment, generation of Business Services and the End to End Tool chain for the ongoing development and adoption of Frameworx.
While the content is focused toward architects, all Management World conference pass holders are welcome to attend. Places are provided on a first come, first served basis.
For more information, please contact Joann O’Brien. Middle Eastern Lunch Wednesday, May 23
1:00 - 2:00 pm
The Middle Eastern luncheon will provide you with an opportunity to network and discuss regional issues pertaining with Middle East in a private and relaxed atmosphere. For further information or an invitation, please contact Rachael Jacobi. Sponsored by:  Defense Agency Executive Lunch & Roundtable Discussion Wednesday, May 23
12:45 - 1:45 pm
An intimate luncheon and roundtable discussion during which David Burton, CTO, NATO C3 Agency and members of TM Forum’s Board of Directors will meet with key Defense agency and service provider members. This event is by invitation only. To RSVP, please contact Christy Coffey.
eHealth Digital Services Meeting
Wednesday, May 23
6:00 pm in Liffey 4
This meeting is intended for anyone with an interest in eHealth, including solution providers, service providers, integrators, and the technical audience, including those with TM Forum Frameworx and collaboration expertise. Participants will discuss the roadmap for addressing the digital services transformation in the eHealth sector, and will help identify working group and Catalyst opportunities for Management World Americas 2012 in Orlando. Please RVSP by emailing Craig Bachmann.
Security Management Meeting
Thursday, May 24
8:00 - 10:00 am
This meeting will bring together security experts to participate in
planning projects for future releases of TM Forum's Frameworx. To RSVP,
please contact Christy Coffey.
University Workshop:
Managing change and evolution
in a federated world Thursday, May 24
1:30 - 5:30 pm This workshop provides an introduction to TM Forum’s University Program, then tackles the communications issues that Universities face through a series of panel sessions (each offers one industry perspective and three University responses) followed by debate/open Q&A. Topics include: - Federated models-Managing information systems that cut across autonomous domains
- Ontologies in a federated world-What do ontologies mean for future services?
- Security in a federated world-How can you trust somebody when you’ve only just been introduced?
Join leading industry representatives, TM Forum experts, Universities and more for an informative, thought-provoking afternoon. For more information or to RSVP, please contact
Christy Coffey. Smart Grid Digital Services Meeting
Thursday, May 24
2:30 pm in Liffey 5
This meeting is intended for anyone with an interest in Smart Grid, including utilities, solution suppliers for utilities operations, solution suppliers for Smart House/Factory/Campus, integrators, and the technical audience, including those with TM Forum Frameworx and collaboration expertise. Participants will examine communications and energy value chains for synergies and areas of potential collaboration. Come discuss the roadmap for addressing the digital services transformation in the Smart Grid sector, and help identify working group and Catalyst opportunities for Management World Americas 2012 in Orlando. Please RVSP by emailing Craig Bachmann.
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