Great networking opportunity for anyone interested in telecom sector - An event for United Way -$25 will get you free drinks, finger food, chance to win amazing devices / game console etc. and network with vendors like Cisco, Samsung, Juniper, others - all proceeds go to United Way. Feb 7th, 2012, 5:30-8:30pm, Air Canada Centre. Contact me for tickets if interested.

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Telco Networking Event in support of the Toronto UW

Date Time Venue Invitees
Event Details Tuesday February 7, 2012 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Air Canada Centre (ACC) at the Smirnoff Ice Box OEM, vendors, other operators, clients, other value chain providers, students

Executive Summary
This event is in honour of support for the Toronto United Way with the following two goals:

1. Create awareness about the United Way in the Telco sector
2. Raise $5,000 for Toronto United Way Toronto


The following Executives & vendors have confirmed their attendance for this event:

 Dave Fuller, Chief Marketing Officer, TELUS
 Samsung
 Cisco
 Huawei
 Avaya
 Genband
 Juniper
 Others (Team members, students etc.,)


Event Theme & Desired Outcome
The theme of this event will highlight “Making Connections” and will focus on professionals within our sector and raising awareness and funds for United Way Toronto.

This event is about connecting with the telecommunications community, connecting with each other, and connecting with the work of the Toronto United Way. This is an excellent opportunity for us to promote volunteerism and philanthropy to professionals within the telecomm sector. Also, it’s a great way for attendees to network with the leading telecom companies and contribute to United Way.


Event Sponsors
The following partners have graciously donated funds and/or prizes in support of this event.

Gold Sponsors
(Food and Drink) Silver Sponsors
(Venue) Bronze Sponsors
(Prizes and Giveaways)
#1 Avaya Emergitel Juniper
#2 Genband WireIE TBC

Run of Show

Time Description Responsible Objective
5:30 p.m. Event opens Host : Tony Krueck, VP Business Thank everyone to attend the event invite execs to podium
6:30 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. TELUS Executive Welcome & Thanks Sponsor Speaker 1: David Fuller, CMO TELUS
Talk about TELUS philanthropy and invite gold sponsors to podium
Gold Sponsor 1 Avaya 1 minute speech on Avaya’s contribution to philanthropy
Gold sponsor 2 Genband 1 minute speech on Genband’s contribution to philanthropy
Speaker 2: JMI Talk about TELUS philanthropy and invite silver sponsors to podium
Silver sponsor 1: Emergitel 1 minute speech on Emergitel’s contribution to philanthropy
Silver sponsor 2: WireIE 1 minute speech on WireIE’s contribution to philanthropy
Aniel Gokhale Presentation on United way awareness
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Networking continues

8:30 p.m. Event closes


Other Event Logistics


Item Description
Registration On-site registration will be set up to provide attendees with information and capture attendance list. TELUS volunteers will be engaged to help with registration process
TELUS guest list To be attached once confirmed
On-site Branding Branding will include directional signage and stand up TELUS banners
AV  Lav microphones will be provided for speakers
 Podium will be available if needed
 TELUS approved music to be played at beginning and end of event
 Any additional presentation requirements TBC
Menu Crudités with Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing, Loation Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce, Coconut Chicken, Sweet Potato Fries, Assorted Gourmet Cookies and Squares, Mini Poutine Sliders

These will be served cocktail style, by servers. Stands and limited seating are available to encourage mingling.
Bar $25 tickets includes two complimentary beverages; cash bar will be available

Tickets available at the gate or contact me.

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