Bring Your Team

Scenario: You and your team want to attend OFC/NFOEC in Los Angeles, California, and need to get approval from your supervisor. You know that OFC/NFOEC is the best place to learn about all the latest research and business technologies your organization needs.

The biggest challenge in justifying travel to a conference can be showing others how valuable it is. We can help.

Here are some tips to convince your boss to send you to OFC/NFOEC 2011:

• Technical information that ties directly to upcoming projects and business objectives. OFC/NFOEC's program provides extensive educational opportunities that will enhance your professional skills, and allow you to bring added value to the team and take your business to the next level. Identify your organization's specific initiatives and department goals. Review the program and make your case by explaining exactly what sessions, workshops, tutorials, short courses, or show floor programs you will attend, what you will learn, and how doing so will help reach organizational goals.
• Hands-on look at the latest innovations. OFC/NFOEC offers the invaluable opportunity to evaluate and compare products and services—all in one place. With over 500 exhibitors showcasing thousands of products, you will save time contacting and meeting with different vendors back at the office. You may even save money by finding a less expensive vendor for your existing product/service purchases.
• Networking opportunities. At OFC/NFOEC you will make valuable business connections with industry leaders and colleagues from around the globe. Meet and discuss topics of mutual interest, share experiences with new technologies, brainstorm new ideas, and solve problems.
• Free Exhibits Pass Plus registration or Discounted Full Conference Registration. Comparatively speaking, OFC/NFOEC is a very small investment for a very big return. Whether you choose a free Exhibits Pass Plus or opt for a discounted Full Conference Registration you will have access to extensive technical program offerings presented by leaders in the field. There is nowhere else you can find so many optical solutions to propel your network. In addition to the free Exhibits Pass Plus option and the discounted Full Conference Registration, you will save on hotel expenses through our special rate plan.
• US Travel Association report on the value of business travel. Review this report—Executives identified the average return on conference and trade show participation to be in the range of $4-$5.99 per dollar invested.

Smarter, faster, optical networks start at OFC/NFOEC. It's a must attend event—the best investment you and your organization can make this year.