2012 Smart Communications Summit

 

Our Fifth Annual Smart Communications Technology Summit brings all the major communications experts together in one place, so you can see for yourself how Unified Communications can help you collaborate, communicate and connect.

Smart Communications Summit 2012

Registration is closed

Press inquiries, contact emily.dack@skccom.com
Questions? Email marketing@skccom.com

 Schedule of Events

Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Open House, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
SKC Headquarters
8320 Hedge Lane Terr. Shawnee Mission, KS 66227
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Allow us to show you how we use technology in our high-tech headquarters. We'll provide product demonstrations and offer you a chance to play with the technology firsthand. Plus, lunch is on us.

Tuesday Evening, August 7, 2012
Kick-Off Party, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Howl at the Moon
Kansas City Power & Light District
1334 Grand Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64106
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We're taking you downtown for food, drinks and talking shop with our team of communication experts. Warm-up your vocal cords - you'll experience the "World's Most Dangerous Piano Players" at this dueling piano bar event.

Grand Ballroom 2011

Wednesday, August 8, 2012
5th Annual Smart Communications Technology Summit, 7:15 am - 5:00 pm
Vendor exhibits, breakout sessions and keynote presentations
Kansas City Convention Center - Grand Ballroom
16th & Wyandotte entrance, Kansas City, MO 64105
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Key industry experts will be on hand for a day chock-full of exhibits, keynotes and educational breakouts. We've told you about nifty communication technology throughout the year; now it's time to see it in action. This year, we are thrilled to announce breakout sessions in four tracks: Education, Healthcare, A/V and UC/Video/Voice.

Keynote Speakers

Join us for intriguing keynote addresses presented by industry leaders from Avaya, Cisco, Polycom and Plantronics.
Please check back as details are finalized.

Bob Romano

Bob Romano
Corporate Vice President
of Global Marketing

    

Adam Marlin

Adam Marlin
Director, US
Collaboration Sales

    

Ken Kannappan

Ken Kannappan
Director,
President & CEO

    
 
 

Ashan Willy

Ashan Willy
VP, Worldwide
Systems Engineering

 

 
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Exhibitors
Get some face-time with the best in the industry and see first-hand the latest in voice, video, and A/V from over 30 of our key manufacturers. Please check back as exhibitors are finalized.

Avaya Cisco Plantronics Polycom
AMD         AMX AudioCodes AVTEQ
Biamp CallCopy       CHIEF        CHRISTIE
Crestron CXM Da-Lite Extron
LG Marshall Furniture Mitsubishi Mutare Software
SCALA   SHURE   SMART   Starin
TASKE   VBrick      

Breakout Sessions

In addition to our technology exhibits, join us for for more than 20 breakout sessions throughout the day. Each manufacturer will host 30-minute breakout sessions targeting solutions such as telemedicine, logistics, call centers, telepresence, distance learning and much more. Plus SKC will be hosting its own breakout sessions to tie it all together. Breakout session topics and descriptions can be viewed here.

Travel & Accommodations

SKC has arranged special rates with several downtown Kansas City hotels that are within walking distance of the Kick-Off Party and Tech Summit. Click here for full details!

SKC Training Room

 Registration is closed

Press inquiries, contact emily.dack@skccom.com
Questions? Email marketing@skccom.com

This is a complimentary event.

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Attend Virtually

We invite you to attend the first annual Virtual Technology Summit at one of our Regional Headquarters in Milwaukee, WI and Rock Hill, SC. Click here for more info and to register.

Check out highlights from last years Smart Communications Technology Summit here.

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