Innovation InFocus 2017 – Business Justification Toolkit

Everything You and Your Manger Need to Know

Innovation InFocus is not your typical conference. It’s a unique platform where attendees can explore and learn the latest advancements in digital transformation. The event is not just theories but REAL solutions!

At Innovation InFocus, TM Forum’s Catalyst proof-of-concept projects take center stage showcasing innovative solutions leveraging key TM Forum best practices and standards. Over the course of two days attendees will hear from inspirational keynotes, participate in roundtable discussions, learn from case studies, and watch live demos. A one-of-a-kind opportunity to contribute to the discussion and take away real-world strategies from peers and industry experts.

The toolkit has materials that you can tailor to meet your needs and make it easier to get approval to attend Innovation InFocus:

Letter template Event at a Glance Event stats and who attends Expense worksheet

If you have any questions or need additional information, you can reach us at registration@tmforum.org.

We look forward to seeing you in Dallas in November!

TM Forum Events Team

Dear {Insert Name},

I am requesting your approval to attend Innovation InFocus, November 7-8, 2017 in Dallas, TX. In its 3rd year, Innovation InFocus is only digital transformation event in the US where I can learn and explore the latest advancements in digital transformation from proof-of-concept projects, interactive sessions and case studies from leading companies.

The topics include: Machine Learning ONAP AI Open API Movement OSS of the Future IoE Monetization Blockchain Digital Customer Experience Analytics Security & Privacy

Over the course of two days, Innovation InFocus offers:

Inspirational Keynotes each morning from Verizon, AT&T, Google, Capital One, SIGFOX and TM Forum

Three parallel conference tracks exploring the topics of Agile Ops & IT, Customer Centricity & Analytics, and Internet of Everything

Be part of discussion in interactive sessions lead by industry experts and get an in-depth look at proof-of-concept Catalyst projects

11 proof-of-concept Catalyst projects showcasing innovative, commercially viable prototypes of new digital services and business models leveraging TM Forum’s best practices and standards including Frameworx™ and Open APIs

Learn how we can leverage TM Forum membership through collaboration, Catalysts, CurateFx, Digital Maturity & Model and speak to subject matter experts

Free trail of CurateFx

When I return, I will be able use what I learned to share and implement our digital transformation with the rest of the organization. Innovation InFocus will also be an opportunity to make face-to-face connections with leading suppliers and service providers.

Attached is a fact sheet and a breakdown of the approximate cost of my attendance. With all this event should offer, it’s a good investment with high ROI.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,{INSERT NAME}

2017 Event at a Glance

View the full agenda here.

Events Statistics

200 attendees 40% CSPs 11 Catalyst Projects 45% Senior Level

Who will you meet

Sample Job Titles of Past Attendees

CEO Chief Operating Officer CTO IT Specialist Head of Innovation IT Project Manager

Sr. Infrastructure Architect Director of Technology Principal Network Architect Director, Product Marketing Executive Director, Network on

Demand and Service Integration

Sample Companies of Past Attendees

AT&T Liberty Global BearingPoint NEC BT Nokia Centina Systems NTT Group Cisco Ooredoo City of Memphis Oracle Comcast Orange Cox Communications PepsiCo Dell Sigma Enterprise Web SiriusXM Ericsson Sprint ESRI Telekom Malaysia Ethio Telecom TELUS EXFO Verizon Huawei Wells Fargo IBM XO Communications

Expense Worksheet

Please fill out this worksheet to estimate the cost of attending Innovation InFocus 2017.

Conference Pass By September 11

By October 23 Late Pricing

$399 $599 $829Free for Service Providers if you register by

September 11

FlightTransportation Mileage reimbursement Lodging Food per diem

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