25 - 29 September 2006
Auditorium Madrid Hotel, Madrid, Spain

The Metro Ethernet Forum's 2nd annual Carrier Ethernet World Congress is Europe's largest and most comprehensive Ethernet services and Ethernet MAN and WAN networking event.

With 450 delegates expected in 2006, Carrier Ethernet World Congress is growing in significance as Carrier Ethernet establishes itself as a credible networking alternative, and as Ethernet services make the transition from cheap and simple point-to-point connectivity to feature-rich multi-point L2 VPNs capable of supporting carrier-grade quality, IP media and communication services.

Highlights include:

  • More than 20 fixed and mobile network operator case studies detailing real world deployments of Carrier Ethernet and Ethernet services - hear operator viewpoints on both the technical and commercial success of Ethernet
  • Technical Briefings on the standards and technology developments that are transforming Ethernet into a WAN networking technology
  • Keynote presentations from leading figures in Ethernet technology development
  • Multi-vendor interoperability showcase and exhibition

For more info visit: http://www.iir-events.com/IIR-Conf/page.aspx?id=2135

Carrier Ethernet Services Over Access Networks Webinar

September 21, 2006, 12:00 p.m. EST

One fundamental question arises with the rapid growth projections for carrier Ethernet: “How do end users actually get the service?” Adequate bandwidth access to residential and commercial buildings must be (rapidly) available to achieve analysts' projected service growth rates.

A number of new technologies are addressing the issues of delivering high-bandwidth carrier Ethernet services in the access network. Join the MEF in this panel discussion covering the latest developments that facilitate the delivery of Carrier Ethernet via a variety of access technologies. To register for this free event, click here.

27 – 29 June, 2006
San Diego, CA

The Carrier Ethernet Summit is a two-day conference focusing on business strategies, evolution path, and market penetration for Ethernet services.

The MEF has developed and will be leading the panel session entitled: "Standards Development in Ethernet Services" with both service provider and vendor MEF members participating as panelists.

Other highlights include:

  • 18 Different Service Providers speaking at the event including, Verizon, Time Warner Telecom, Cogent Communications, OnFiber Communications, TelCove, Broadwing, and Global Crossing
  • Enterprise Spotlight Panel Session: representatives from mid- and large-size enterprises discussing their migration to Ethernet, decision making process, alternatives, etc.

For more info visit: http://www.iqpc.com/NA-2458-01

This year, GLOBALCOMM replaces SUPERCOMM as TIA's annual event for the industry. This is where global communications drives global commerce. And where you need to be to connect with the industry leaders who are delivering the very latest solutions and technologies to enable the next-gen networks and services that willMay 1, 2007 will be present with a full lineup of presentations at our on-booth theatre (Booth 37085). Come hear from industry leaders (both` service providers and telecom equpment manufacturers) about the latest developments in the hot new world of Carrier Ethernet. Big announcements are forthcoming on Wednesday, June 5th. MEF will announce the first MEF 14 certified equipment capable of sophisticated traffic management functions critical to the next generation infrastructure. On that same day, the winners of the North American Service Provider of the year will be announced, highlighting the leading Carrier Ethernet providers who are blazzing new trails in the deployment of Ethernet-based services.

Find out how mobile operators are evolving their transport networks to:

  • Cost-effectively meet data traffic demands
  • Support the launch of 3G
  • Prepare for the launch of Super 3G services based upon HSDPA
  • Reduce Opex for multi-service backhaul
  • De-couple the cost - capacity relationship
  • Achieve synchronisation in packet networks
  • Migrate from CS voice to VoIP
  • Migrate to R5 all-IP networks

For more information and to register go to: http://www.iir-events.com/IIR-conf/Telecoms/index.htmlx

25 – 26 April, 2006
Docklands, London, England

The conference program for Ethernet Expo: Europe 2006 recognizes that Ethernet is having a big impact in two different environments - the workplace and the home - and examines ways in which the business and technology challenges in each of these markets can be addressed.

For more information and registration, click here

24th - 27th April 2006
Vienna, Austria

NG-SDH - Packet Transition will examine the evolution of SDH - the operator's ubiquitous transport technology - to provide cost-effective networking for new packet-based applications, while maintaining service availability and QoS for existing circuit-based products.

David Brown, Lucent Technologies, is scheduled to present Designing a metro network to deliver cost-effective Multi-service Transport Networking – exploiting Carrier Ethernet on Tuesday, April 25.

For more information and to register, click here

21-22 March, 2006
Las Vegas, NV

TelecomNEXT brings together the leaders of the BUSINESS and TECHNOLOGY
of COMMUNICATIONS and ENTERTAINMENT. TelecomNEXT is the place where business partnerships are born, where new services and technologies are displayed, and where new revenue streams are showcased.

The MEF will have a full Presentation Theater covering the spectrum of Carrier Ethernet. The Theater will provide insightful Keynote addresses, in-depth panel discussions and direct from the customer, detailed case studies of actual applications of Carrier Ethernet.

For more information and to register, click here

20 – 23 February, 2006
Sana Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal,

Network Convergence is where to find out how and where fixed and mobile network operators are adopting NGN architectures and technologies to support Next-Gen services - IPTV, FMC and VoIP.

The MEF is scheduled to present and Technology Briefing - Deploying Carrier Ethernet as a Universal Convergence Layer on Monday, 20 February.

Johan Witters, Alcatel, is scheduled to present the first session - Explaining how, where and why operators are deploying Ethernet as a convergence layer

Richard Dagnall, Iometrix, will present the second session - Delivering quality-enabled Next-Gen services over Carrier Ethernet

For more information and to register, click here

Carrier Ethernet for the Enterprise:
Presented by ATT, Verizon and the Metro Ethernet Forum

DECEMBER 13, 2005

Javits Convention Center, NY, Room D303

3:00pm – 5:00pm

Reception immediately following

Hosted by:

The Metro Ethernet Forum is in the forefront of developments in the rapidly expanding Ethernet Services market. Specifications provided by the MEF technical committees are being adopted by carriers worldwide. Enterprise organizations can gain significant competitive advantage by using Ethernet Services to meet their business and telecommunications requirements.

At this session ATT and Verizon will present practical insight and advice about how Ethernet Services are being deployed in the market today. These service providers, both members of the MEF, are committed to the deployment and delivery of Ethernet Services for business organizations. They will discuss ways that Enterprise users can acquire and use Ethernet to implement new ways of doing business. This session will be of interest to IT and telecommunications professionals in companies large and small.

The Lightspeed Ethernet Services and Triple Play Conference is a series of one-day conferences with an emphasis on designing, deploying and managing profitable metro services using next generation technology.

Four events, taking place in London (22 Nov, 2005), Stockholm (24 Nov, 2005), Frankfurt (29 Nov, 2005), and Milan (1 Dec, 2005), combine intensive conference programs, (delivered in English and local language by simultaneous translation), workshops, social functions and an exhibition areas featuring world-class suppliers and gives a unique opportunity to learn free of charge, in your own country from the world’s best authorities.

MEF participants: Bob Mandeville (Iometrix) moderates each event and Mark Fishburn (Spirent) offers a keynote on “The Challenges of Building a Robust Carrier Ethernet Service: Test and Measurement.”

For more info visit: http://www.lightspeedeurope.com

NextGen ServMay 1, 2007

November 30th , 11:40am to 12 noon

Keynote: Nan Chen, President, Metro Ethernet Forum 'Ethernets Evolution to a Carrier Class Technology'

For more information and to register go to: http://www.nextgenservices.co.uk/agenda.htm

Enterprise Networks, UK

November 30th

Keynote: Nan Chen, President, Metro Ethernet Forum ‘Carrier Ethernet for the Enterprise’

http://www.enterprisenetworks.co.uk/carrierclass.htm

29 November – 1 December 2005
Sydney, Australia

Triple Play Australia 2005 is the definitive guide to profitability from triple play service delivery in Australia. By bringing together international experts as well as Australian industry leaders this two day event will equip you with the strategies, tips and practical know-how to make the triple play promise a profitable reality for your organization.

Mark Whalley, Chair of MEF’s Marketing Committee, is scheduled to present a session on “Enabling competitive advantage with carrier Ethernet” and also take part on a panel “Turning the tables on technology – Making it work for you” on Wednesday 30th November.

For more information and to register go to: http://www.terrapinn.com/2005/tp%5Fau/

28th Oct, 2005 - Ethernet World, Beijing, China

Network World China are staging the ‘Ethernet World Conference & Expo’ for the fourth year running. This is the largest Ethernet conference in the world, growing rapidly each year, and covers all aspects of Ethernet from the LAN to the MAN to the WAN. Nan Chen, MEF President has Keynoted at his event for the past 3 years in front of an audience which has grown from 1,600 to 2,000 IT professionals. More...

Light Reading's Ethernet Expo 2005

The Metro Ethernet Forum is the Association Sponsor for this year's Light Reading Ethernet Expo 2005. The event takes place in New York City on Oct 12-14th. Nan Chen, MEF president, is presiding over a service provider and end-user roundtable that promises to explore the drivers for carrier Ethernet as well as the benefits it offers.

Other highlights include a keynote address by Robert Metcalfe of Polaris Venture Partners on the opening day. Two distinct tracks, one for service providers, another for enterprise users, promise to deliver focused and relevant discussions on topics of interest to key communities in the Ethernet market. A total of 8 panels discussions (including many MEF member companies) will be moderated by well-know Light Reading editors and Heavy Heading analysts.

An exhibition will also be held with over 30 exhibitors (so far) displaying the leading edge technologies driving today's Ethernet deployments.

This is a must-attend event for industry executives, network planners and interested industry observers. See more at: www.ethernetexpo.com

Carrier Ethernet World Congress

12-16 September 2005
MARITIM proArte, Berlin

The Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) and IIR Conferences present “Carrier Ethernet World Congress”, The Forum for operators and the Ethernet community.

The event will incorporate a high-profile multi-day conference, in addition to an exhibition and interoperability showcase. This event is aimed at a global audience of incumbent and competitive service providers, as well as equipment vendors, component suppliers and integrators.

Don't miss this valuable opportunity to:

Network with a senior group of over 250 key professionals in the Data / Ethernet services and network development departments of major service providers and leading vendors.

Hear from 20 senior professionals from major service providers:

  • Find out how Carrier Ethernet is being deployed as a networking technology to support Next Generation services, for example; Triple Play, VoIP and L2 VPNs.
  • Discover more about the competitive positioning of Ethernet services and the important aspects to consider when designing a profitable customer migration strategy.

For more information on the conference programme, please visit: http://www.iir-conferences.com/a.cfm?id=10364

MEF at SuperComm 2005
McCormick Place - Chicago
June 7-9, 2005

Lightspeed

LightSpeed Asia Event
- Beijing - June 30, 2005
- Shanghai - June 28, 2005

MEF Asia Pacific Metro Service Provider Innovation Award

The Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) is proud to announce the launch of The MEF Innovation Award for Asia Pacific Metro Ethernet Service Provider of the Year. The winner of this prestigious award will be announced on June 30, 2005 at a VIP luncheon in Beijing, China.

The MEF Innovation Award for Asia Pacific Metro Ethernet Service Provider of the Year will be featured in leading industry magazines before and after the winner is announced. In addition, the short-listed entrants and winners will be promoted via the Metro Ethernet Forum website and newsletter.

The judging panel for the MEF Innovation Award for Asia Pacific Metro Ethernet Service Provider of the Year comprises of selected Industry Analysts and Asia Pacific press and a representative from the Metro Ethernet Forum.

The MEF Innovation Award for Asia Pacific Metro Ethernet Service Provider of the Year has been organized in conjunction with NetEvents Asia. The deadline for entries is April 30, 2005.

The MEF Innovation Award

The Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) and Enterprise Networks are proud to announce the launch of The MEF Innovation Award for "European Metro Ethernet Service Provider of the Year". Any European Service Provider offering Metro Ethernet services may enter for this award which will provide excellent publicity opportunities both to the winner and their metro Ethernet infrastructure supplier(s).

The judging panel for this award comprises of an MEF board member plus leading analysts and IT journalists covering the European market. The winner of this prestigious award will be announced on July 5 at the Enterprise Networks Summer Gala Dinner, to be held in the magnificent Central Hall of The Natural History Museum, London. The deadline for entries is May 14, 2005.

Metro Ethernet Summit
N+I 2005 Las Vegas
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
May 3rd, 2005

The Metro Ethernet Summit at Networld + Interop will unite the leading service and solutions providers in today's exploding Ethernet market. This event will explore where this evolution is leading us and how users and providers are making innovative use of these networks to increase productivity and achieve competitive advantage. The panelists and keynote speakers are chosen from the ranks of the Metro Ethernet Forum and have the knowledge and insight to enlighten and spur action based on the latest developments in the field.

Metro Connect USA 2005

April 5-6, 2005 - Miami, FL

Transport Network Strategies
November 22, 2004 in Barcelona, Spain.

Optimizing Metro Ethernet (PPT 2 Mb)

Optimizing Ethernet deployments (PPT 2.2 Mb)

Date: September 20-24, 2004
Location: Hilton Budapest Westend, Hungary

Description: Building on the success of last year's 'Enabling Ethernet Services' conference, this year's event examines the implementation issues for Ethernet services. Attendees will learn how operators worldwide are bringing desirable, cost effective services to market, optimising their networks for Ethernet and using them to develop high-revenue service packages. In addition, the Metro Ethernet Forum will be sharing the results of our recent Opex survey of 54 carriers worldwide so you can benchmark your performance and establish realistic projections for your Opex savings in their exciting workshop day. To find out more and reserve your place, go to: http://www.iir-conferences.com/a.cfm?id=7277

SuperComm 2004
Date: June 22-24, 2004
Location: MEF Booth # 20736, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL

MEF Speaking Sessions at SUPERCOMM 2004

 

The Metro Ethernet Forum, together with Nortel, Extreme Networks, Cisco Systems, AT&T, Riverstone Networks, Redux Communications and Ixia, will stage the Metro Ethernet Summit

Date: Tuesday, May 11th from 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Location: Room N110 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Description:
Metro Ethernet is one of the most exciting topics in the telecom industry today, as more and more Carriers choose to offer Ethernet services to meet the growing demand from Enterprise customers. Listen to the industry's foremost experts on the subject, explain how Carriers and Enterprises are taking advantage of improved efficiencies and cost savings from the next generation of telecommunications services. Detailed agenda.

Telecom TV Webinar "Ethernet Economics"
Could carrier-class Ethernet deliver 39% CapEx and 23% OpEx savings for your network?
Date: March 11, 2004
Time: 8am PDT / 11am EDT / 4pm GMT
Registration Information

MPLS World Congress 2004
10-13, February 2004
Paris, France

Matt Squire / MPLS Access session
www.upperside.fr/mplsworld2004/mplswc2004intro.htm

China Telecom Conference 2004
www.chinatel.us

Jan. 9-10, 2004 Honolulu, HI

The MEF is sponsoring this event at no cost and includes a speaking session. Nan Chen will be speaking on behalf of the MEF on "Metro Ethernet, the Destiny."

The ChinaTel Summit 2004 will take place prior to the PTC 2004 conference. ChinaTel will examine in detail the latest market developments in the ever-changing Chinese telecommunications landscape. The conference will provide a roadmap to attendees looking to capitalize on the NEW opportunities in China's telecommunications markets.

Achieving Profitability with Metro Ethernet Services
21st - 23rd January 2004
Central London, UK

Session Title:
How Does the Current Standardisation Work Support the Business Case for Ethernet Services? (PowerPoint Presentation)

This event aims to bring together top executives from telecoms organizations involved with issues that concern the development, deployment and effective use of Ethernet within metro and wide area networks, focusing on how these will help providers fulfil the promise of delivering quality and compelling network services whilst at the same time enabling them to obtain higher levels of profitability from their networks.

Speaking for the MEF:
Colin Evans, Co-Chairman Marketing Events Committee, MEF
Native Networks, Dir. of Business Development

ISPSummit

Jan. 7-9, 2004 Orlando, FL

PowerPoint Presentation (PPT, 1.8Mb)

The MEF is sponsoring this event and includes a speaking session. Sylvain Boyer of Alcatel will be presenting the MEF on a compare and contrast session focusing on IP, ATM and Ethernet protocols taking place on Thurs., Jan. 8 at 3:45-5:15pm ET.

The NTCA is hosting the 2nd Annual 2004 ISP Summit: Investigating Solutions and Possibilities, at the Wyndham Palace Resort & Spa in the Walt Disney World Resort Orlando, Fla., January 7-9. Tailor-made for the small independent operator, the 2004 ISP Summit will focus on the latest developments and trends for providing valuable Internet services and explore how rural carriers can implement them. In addition to engaging general sessions, the NTCA ISP Summit will offer three distinct tracks: broadband, customer care/marketing and technical. View the latest Internet solutions in the Technology Showcase and the opportunity to network with peers and other independent ISP industry leaders.

Globecom 2003

December 3, 2003
San Francisco, CA

The Metro Ethernet Forum will host a full-day tutorial under the Design and Developers Forum, which will feature an introduction and technology overview of Metro Ethernet Networks, along with additional sessions Ethernet Service Creation, Transport Technologies for MENs, and Management Systems for MENs.

World's First Metro Ethernet Service Interoperability Demo: Metro Ethernet . . . At Your Service!

Highlights from Supercomm and demo related presentation. Document (PDF, 2.80Mb)

TelecomTV Carrier-class Ethernet Solutions Webinar Series

NGN 2003
Birds-of-a-Feather Discussion Group
"Metro Ethernet Service Economics"
Thursday, November 6, 2003
4:45pm-5:45pm

Presenter:
Nav Chander
MEF Economics Committee co-Chair

IIR Telecom

Leveraging Metro Ethernet To Deliver Carrier-Class Services

Monday, November 3, 2003
Barcelona, Spain
Run by the Metro Ethernet Forum

Presenters:
Anand Parikh - Appian Communications
Jiyang Wang - Atrica
Chris Lee - Luminous Networks
Colin Evans - Native Networks
Manuel AlfMay 1, 2007 Gary Holland - Riverstone Networks
Stefan Voll - Siemens
Siamack Ayandeh - TranSwitch

IIR's Enabling Ethernet in the Metro Network and First Mile
Marriott Hotel
Brussels, Belgium

"Examining the Development in Standardization for Metro Ethernet Services
and the Resulting Impact on Commercial Take-Up"
Monday, Sept. 15

Presenter:
Colin Evans, Native Networks
Metro Ethernet Forum Marketing Events Committee co-chair

"Opening remarks from the chair"
Tuesday, Sept. 16

Presenter:
Colin Evans, Native Networks
Metro Ethernet Forum Marketing Events Committee co-chair

GEC 2003
"Bringing Carrier-Grade Ethernet to Metro Networks"
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2003
2:00 - 3:00pm

Presenter:
Gary Southwell, Internet Photonics
MEF Collateral Co-Chair

"The Packet ADM - Making Ethernet Services Economically Viable"
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2003
11:30 - 12:30pm

Presenter:
Gady Rosenfeld, Corrigent Systems
MEF Member

OptiNet China
Metro Ethernet Forum Presentation

State Guest Hotel, Beijing
August 27 - 29, 2003

Presenter:
Mark Williams, MEF Member


ITU Forum Summit
July 23-25 2003

WDM & Metro Optical Networking
"Comparing The Different Technology Solutions
For Your Metro Networks"

Hotel Noga Hilton, Cannes
Tuesday July 1, 4:50pm

Panelist:
Colin Evans, Native Networks

Networks for Business

NEC Birmingham
June 24-26, 2003

1:00pm to 1:30pm KEYNOTE


Nan Chen, President, MEF
"Ensuring Rapid ROI for the Enterprise"
Location: 'The Hub' main amphitheater on show floor


1:30pm to 2:10pm DEBATE
"When should Enterprises deploy
Metro Ethernet Services and solutions?"

Analysts Intro:
Brian van Steen, Principal, PointEast Research
Session chaired by: Martyn Warwick, Editor-in-Chief, Telecom TV

Panelists:
Ian Keene, Vice President & Chief Analyst, Gartner Group
Neil Smith, Technical Director, 51 Degrees
Nick Critchell, Senior Director - Applications Marketing, Ciena Corporation
Brian van Steen, Principal, PointEast Research
Nan Chen, President, Metro Ethernet Forum.
Location: 'The Hub' main amphitheater on show floor


2:30pm to 3:15pm MEF WORKSHOP I
"Metro E - The Economics"
Location: Conference room 34

3:15pm to 4:00pm MEF WORKSHOP II
"Metro E - Deployment Issues"
Location: Conference room 34

4:30pm to 5:30pm
Informal Press Reception
Hosted by NetEvents.
Opportunity for press and analysts to meet the
Metro Ethernet Forum, member companies and conference speakers.
Location: Conference room 34

SuperDemo at SuperComm 2003

Metro Ethernet Forum Exhibit
Atlanta, GA
June 3-5, 2003
Booth #10115


"Metro Area & Ethernet Networks: Optics Rule"
Monday, June 2, 2003
Time: 1:00 - 2:30pm
Georgia World Congress Center

Session Chair :
Nan Chen, President, Metro Ethernet Forum
"State of the Union" (1.39Mb)

Presenter:
Bob Klessig, Co-chair, Metro Ethernet Forum
Technical Committee
"Metro Ethernet Technical Update" (458Kb)


"The State of the Union of Metro Ethernet"

Wednesday, June 4, 2003
Time: 9:15am - 12:00noon
Room B401 - Georgia World Congress Center

Presented by:
The Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF), Supported by TIA

Session Chair:
Nan Chen (442Kb)

Presenters:
Nav Chandler (434Kb)
Bob Klessig (196Kb)
Soren (703Kb)
Ralph Ballart

EntNet Session - The Enterprise Networking Conference, Panel 9
"Is There a Business Case for the Enterprise Metro Ethernet"
Tuesday, June 3, 2003
Time: 9:00am - 10:30am
Georgia World Congress Center

Presenters:
Nan Chen, MEF (442Kb)
Ralph Santitoro, MEF (734Kb)
Craig Easley, MEF
Bob Smith, MEF (1.79Mb)
Susan Almedia, NSP (234Kb)

Service Networks - Fall 2002

"OSS Issues and Solutions for Metro Ethernet Service"
San Jose Convention Center, San Jose CA
November 6, 2002
Time: 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Session #SN-231

Moderator:
Kevin Macaluso, Timetra

Panelists:
Mark Seery, Senior Analyst, RHK
Craig Easley, Extreme Networks
Mathew Lodge, CPLANE

Deploying Metro Ethernet

September 16, 2002 IIR Conference

Developing a QoS Framework For Metro Ethernet Networks To Effectively Support Carrier-Class SLAs
(PDF - 1.71Mb)

Presenter:
Sunil Khandekar
Director of Product Management, TiMetra Networks

The Benefits of Ethernet Services
(PDF - 657Kb)

Presenter:
Anand Parikh
Appian Communications

 

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