DiversityNXT 2010

A global marketplace for converged communications.

Connecting the industry with the changes in the world.

DiversityNXT takes a look at the changing marketplace where competition and the Supply Chain have evolved with the consumer electronics field. Wireless applications are now phone, internet device, TV, Book, GPS – a constantly changing focus of wireless technology – the Swiss Army knife of our times. How does Supplier Diversity make an impact along with the new technology changes that are happening?

Panel (10:30-11:45 am) 

• Vice Presidents from AT&T, Verizon, & Sprint talk about how their company is driving this change and making Supplier Diversity a strategic solution to their Supply Chain for the changing business environment. 

Luncheon (12:00-2:00 pm) 

• Speaker topic: With all the change in business and technology, how has this affected Supplier iversity? 
• Fourth Annual DiversityNXT Awards
  » Corporation: The DiversityNXTGen Corporation Award will be awarded to a corporation who has been innovative in the way it has used a diverse supplier in its Supply Chain to provide a solution to a business problem or opportunity in the next generation technologies of the telecommunications industry.
  » Supplier: The DiversityNXTSolution Supplier Award will be awarded to the minority-, woman, or disabled veteran-owned business who has delivered innovative solutions to their customers using next generation telecommunications technologies.

Matchmaking session & Reception (2:00-4:00 pm)

• The DiversityNXT Matchmaker meetings provide one-on-one networking time for diverse suppliers and corporations. All diverse suppliers are welcome to attend the Reception to network with TIG members. 

To register for the Luncheon session, contact TIG at diversitynxt@diversitynxt.org.The Matchmaking session is now full and no new reservations can be accepted.

The Telecommunications Industry Group (TIG) is a group of telecommunications industry professionals committed to developing and sustaining business development for certified diversity suppliers. TIG works to position Supplier Diversity as a strategic business initiative that should be a conscious consideration in the corporate strategic planning process. For more information about, visit www.diversitynxt.org.  mobile convergence

Available with:

• VIP Smart Pass
• Conference Pass
• Daily Pass
• Individual Session Pass
• Exhibits Pass
• Partner Event Pass
• Super Pass