Here at UC Today, we’re committed to keeping our readers up to date on all the latest events and announcements in the world of Unified Communications.
This year, to make sure that you’re always ahead of the curve with upcoming UC innovations, we’re going to list all of the major events taking place each month, and what you need to know about each.
We believe that it’s going to be another sensational year for the communications industry, starting with a handful of incredible conferences taking place this January.
Avaya Engage
Event: Avaya Engage
Date: Sunday the 20th of January to Wednesday the 23rd of January 2019.
Location: Austin Convention Centre, Texas
Audience: The Avaya Engage event is an annual conference hosted by Avaya and the International Avaya Users Group. Whether you’re an Avaya user, developer or channel partner, there’s something for everyone at this event. 2019 will feature four full days of speaker sessions, breakouts, inspirational insights and more.
Event Type: Avaya describes their Engage event as the “premier” conference for communication experience and digital transformation. Fundamentally, it’s a vendor event expected to attract more than 3,000 users, partners, executives, and speakers from across the globe.
Cost: Full pricing (after Early Bird Registration) costs anywhere between $300 for a Guest Pass, to $1,250.00 for the full conferencing package. More pricing details are available here.
Cisco Live EMEA
Event: Cisco Live EMEA
Date: January the 28th to February the 1st 2019
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Audience: Cisco Live is the annual partner and customer conference held by Cisco, a leader in communications and collaboration. In 2019, attendees will be welcomed from all over the world to learn more about Cisco’s products, and the future of communication.
Event Type: Cisco Live is a customer and partner conference and vendor-focused event. You can also learn about the UC industry here from Cisco partners and experts.
Cost: Pricing starts at €500 (£437.74) per person for an “Explorer” Early Bird Pass. Full access to the main conference costs approximately £1,926 plus VAT.
ALE Connex19
Event: ALE Connex19
Date: January the 27th to February the 5th
Location: Monaco
Audience: ALE Connex19 is an annual vendor conference where customers and partners can learn more about the latest products in the ALE portfolio. Connex also features inspiring sessions from speakers discussing topics like digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and customer experience.
Event Type: ALE Connex19 is a vendor event ideal for those interested in using, selling or learning more about Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise products. This year, the company will be discussing the next century in unified communications and the trends we can expect to see in the digital landscape.
West UC One-day Masterclass
Event: The Game-Plan for Making Omnichannel Customer Service Work
Date: January the 16th
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Audience: Senior leaders who have specific responsibility for Customer Service, Channel Performance, Customer Experience, Contact Centre, Operations as well as Cloud Strategy and Digital Transformation.
Event Type: One-day masterclass designed to provide insights and practical suggestions for companies wanting to deliver effective Customer Experience (CX) journeys
Where are You Headed?
It’s an exciting start to the new year in UC.
Whether you’re looking to learn more about the transformations that the year ahead is set to bring, or you want to make more informed decisions about your UC investments, you’re sure to find a conference that suits you.
Which events will you be attending this January? Let us know in the comment section below.
