On Thursday of this week I will be at one of my favorite events – the CBX conference in New York where I will be interviewing some of the best and brightest in the data communications space. The event is hosted by Telx, a leader in the carrier hotel, data center and colocation spaces (Telx is also sponsor of the popular collocation community on TMCnet). Many of the companies in attendance at this invitation-only event are Telx customers looking to do business with one another. A bunch of well-known tech companies will be there as well such as China Telecom, NTT Communications, Force 10, Adva, Ciena, Cisco and more.
Personally I learn a great deal from this event and have attended it for many years. The companies there are on the front lines of bandwidth allocation and they know the trends in the market before they become widely known by those outside the industry. I look to this event as a barometer to the future of the internet – what is happening with IPV6? Do we really have a fiber glut? Is bandwidth demand still increasing in this economy? What is the real effect of all those smartphones on data demand?
The 2009 Customer Business Exchange is an invitation‐only networking event designed to help grow our customers’ business. This years event will take place in New York City, NY, one of the largest telecommunication hubs in North America.
Hundreds of decision‐makers will gather, showcase new and existing products and services, and close deals. This event is unique in that all the network operators that are exhibitors and sponsors have direct capacity available to deliver from a Telx facility today. This makes the Telx CBX a highly targeted and relevant event.
The 2008 CBX event touted 1000 c-level and other senior-level executive attendees that representing 458 companies in 21 countries around the world. CBX attendees are focused on creating new business opportunities that will extend networks, facilitate faster data transfers, add new services and grows businesses organically. And due to overwhelming early demand and our Meet Me Room expansions, we expect this year’s event to attract a record‐number of industry leaders and executives.
Enterprise customers will find considerable opportunities for business growth and expansion at CBX as well; those needing the services of a variety of carriers or service providers can meet all of their needs by choosing Telx and its partners. In addition, each industry including Financial Services can benefit from an ecosystem of providers targeted to meet the industry’s specific needs. For example, financial service customers will enjoy particular benefits, as a variety of financial service providers, networks, and exchanges attend CBX.
Thursday, June 25, 2009 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM CBX Registration Opens
All Guests must first check-in to receive their name badges before entering the 2009 CBX
9:00 am – 10:00 am – Session # 1 – Topic: Broadband Stimulus Plan
- Michael Romano, Of Counsel, Bingham McCutchen LLP
10:20 am – 11:20 am – Session # 2 – Topic: Advanced Video Networks
- Howard Lichtman, President, Human Productivity Lab
- John Bartlett, Principal, NetForecast
- Jason Redisch, Principal Architect, Virtela Communications
- Monty Richardson, Business Development Specialist, IPV Gateways
- Marc Trachtenberg, CEO, Teliris
- Chris Carr, Global Director, Masergy
- James Peters, Senior Director, Cisco
11:40 am – 12:30 pm – Session # 3 – Topic: Staying Ahead of the Low Latency Curve
- Pete Harris, President, A-Team Group
- Mark Casey, President, CFN Services
- Scott Caudell, CTO, 7Ticks
- Noah Lieske, CEO, Xasax Corporation
- Nelson Frye, Director of Product, Telx
- Shawn Kaplan, Director of Business Development, Activ Financial
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM Opening Remarks by the CEO
Mr. Eric Shepcaro, the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Telx, welcomes guests and invites them to maximize the networking opportunities available at the CBX.
10:10 AM - 10:20 AM CBX Door Prize & Wine Basket Giveaways
Respective sponsor pick and announce winners to claim their prize at the podium
Eric Shepcaro, Telx CEO and Chairman of the Board invites CEO, CIO, CTO, and CFO representatives to take a seat at the CXO Roundtable on June 25th, 2009. This Roundtable is Invitation ONLY.
With unlimited drinks and hors d’oeuvres, all attendees are encouraged to network and do business with one another.
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM CBX Pre-Arranged One-on-One Meetings
A room on the far right of the exhibit area is reserved for Telx customer announcements. Don’t miss your opportunity to get the first scoop on major news and mingle with representatives from the nation’s premier technology publications
Join us at the Broadway Lounge of The Marriott Marquis – 8th Floor for Live Music, Lite Appetizers and Open Bar!!!