2018 saw a surge in the growth of SD-WAN. The SD-WAN infrastructure market continues to be one of the fastest growing tech industries globally. According to the IDC, revenues increased 83.3% in 2017, and predictions estimate that it will reach $4.5 billion by 2022.
As you plan for this growth, it’s important to stay abreast of the latest developments. Attending one of the many SD-WAN events and conferences that are scheduled for 2019 is a great way to do that, and to meet some of the technology thought leaders of today.
Check out this list of the 6 “must-attend” IT network and SD-WAN events in 2019.
Metro Connect USA 2019
Jan 29-Jan 31 2019 | Miami, FL USA
Metro Connect USA is attended by C-level executives in the U.S. communications infrastructure market. Daily panel discussions address industry trends, updates, challenges, and future development. An interesting discussion will be “The Edge Ecosystem: Exploring the Different Roles in Delivering this Final Frontier,” which will explore how to balance latency vs. location, and the impact of SD-WAN and the edge. More than 200 companies will be in attendance, so there will be an abundance of opportunities to generate new business while participating in strategic discussions.
SD-WAN Expo
Jan 29-Feb 1 2019 | Fort Lauderdale, FL USA
The SD-WAN Expo is THE event for everything SD-WAN. You’ll have the opportunity to meet enterprise executives, service providers, and technology vendors to discuss the growing SD-WAN market and the latest developments in the industry. Presentations by industry experts will include IoT, WAN transformation, network security, and application performance. This event is focused on the SD-WAN industry but held near one of the most extensive communications and technology conferences in the world, ITEXPO. So, you can attend two events in one trip. Learn what the future holds for SD-WAN, including how today’s enterprise organizations and digital transformation initiatives will be affected.
MPLS + SDN + NFWORLD Paris 2019
Apr 9-Apr 12 2019 | Paris, France
This year’s MPLS + SDN + NFWORLD event features the agenda: AI and Machine Learning Impacts. A highlight of the event will be the Public Multi-Vendor Interoperability Test, in which participants can explore a lab-validated network showcasing the latest industry advances. This year’s event is sure to be loaded with valuable information as representatives from large enterprises and IT service providers from across the globe provide thought leadership.
WAN Summit New York
Apr 8-Apr 9 2019 | New York, NY USA
WAN Summit is a two-day meeting focused on network managers who are responsible for global enterprises and want to stay on top of the latest network architecture developments and trends, and the telecommunications providers that are developing solutions for their needs. The summit features Peer Exchanges, Case Studies, and Interactive Q&A sessions on subjects of importance to enterprise WAN professionals. You’ll be able to meet vendors with new technologies surrounding global SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, and more.
Gartner Tech Growth & Innovation Conference
June 3-June 5 2019 | San Diego, CA USA
Gartner, a leading market research organization, sponsors this 3-day conference which features vendor-exclusive Gartner dialogue and research. The latest technology and business disruptions will be presented, as will practical advice on how to leverage the risk and opportunities these new technologies present. Sessions on competitive positioning and messaging, market opportunities and threats, ecosystem development and management, creating a customer-centric culture, provide an opportunity for conference attendees to engage with more than 40 Gartner analysts during 70 research-driven sessions.
IP EXPO EUROPE
Oct 8-Oct 9 2019 | London, England
IP EXPO Europe is a massive event which includes six conferences: IP EXPO, Developer X, Cyber Security X, Internet of Things X, AI-Analytics X, and Blockchain X. Registration grants you access to all six events. The 2018 conference included Carla Echevarria (The Power and Perils of AI), and Cato’s Director of Sales Engineering, Mark Bayne (The Future of SD-WAN). An exciting keynote speaker was Colonel Chris Hadfield, Astronaut and co-creator and host of the acclaimed BBC series Astronauts. It’s anticipated that this year will include another impressive lineup of presenters.
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