ISSUE 93 | FINANCE & LEGAL
FROM THE CONFERENCE DIRECTOR BY CHRISTOPHER NOYES
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ello, I am Christopher Noyes, the newest member of the SubTel Forum team. As Conference Director, I joined the team a year ago, to assist SubTel in cultivating the conference industry for our segment of telecommunications within the organization. Having produced meetings, conferences, and special events for Fortune 500 companies ranging from meeting management, conference production, promotions and tradeshows, we are leveraging my experience in producing conferences for the submarine telecommunications cables industry. In April of last year, I had the pleasure to attend SubOptic 2016 in Dubai, and saw first-hand the SubOptic Conference. To experience the industry support for the conference and learning of the rich history, it’s great to know that SubOptic is moving forward in the formation of an official trade organization. As the trade organization is in the initial formation stages, SubTel Forum was tasked with the logistical support and production of SubOptic 2019. Late last year, we began working with the Executive Committee to find a location for the tri-annual SubOptic Conference. There were
many variables to consider since this city will host the inaugural conference of the Official SubOptic Association. In conjunction with the Executive Committee and the Conference Host, Ciena, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States was chosen; so save April 7-11, 2019. The conference will be located at the New Orleans Marriott in the heart of the French Quarter. New Orleans is better known as the “Big Easy,” and has been the inspiration of big ideas. The Marriott will offer extraordinary views of the Mississippi River and the French Quarter to help you inspire the next stage in the SubOptic history. With the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport undergoing a billion-dollar expansion which includes a new terminal thereby increasing the airport capacity with an additional 30 gates. British Airways has already begun leasing gates for non-stop flights from London. In the coming months, you will continue to hear from me with updates on SubOptic 2019. The next phase will be the release of the exhibit floor diagram; so be sure to reserve your spot early for SubOptic 2019.
This is one conference you will not want to miss!
Christopher Noyes began his career in 1996 as the Meeting and Incentive Director for Spectrum Industries, providing company sales and incentives meetings. His experience includes producing meetings, trade shows and events in USA, Mexico, Bahamas, Canada, and Holland, and has produced meetings and events for the Urban Land Institute, Coca-Cola, Medtronic, Bank of America JER Partners, Legg Mason Wood Walker, and Avery Communications. He possesses the international designation of Certified Meeting Professional form the Convention Industry Council, and joined Submarine Telecoms Forum in 2016 as Conference Director to help develop and lead the company’s venture, STF Events.
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