telecom@eecs.nwu.edu (TELECOM Moderator) (10/21/89)
The North American Telecommunications Association (NATA) will host the 17th Annual Expo and Conference for telecom professionals December 5-7 in Dallas, TX at the Infomart Exhibition and Conference Center. Entitled 'Spanning the Networks', this year's presentation will have over 400 exhibitors; 8000 people in attendance; over 30 conference sessions co-sponsored by TeleStrategies; and a special interest seminar for the Pay Telephone Industry sponsored by the American Public Communications Council. Special events and guests include -- Monday, December 4 "Public Communications Industry Forum". (pre-session) This forum will address legal and regulatory issues at the state and federal levels which affect all members of the public communications industry. Admission to the forum will be by special invitation only. Tuesday, December 5 will be given over to conference sessions and the Exposition. Wednesday, December 6 features special guest Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr. In addition, a special closed-door seminar will be offered entitled, "Toll Fraud - How to Spot It; How to Prevent It". Admission will be by invitation only, and is open only to members of the COPT industry. Inquire at the time of registration. Thursday, December 7 brings Harry Newton to the exposition, in a special presentation entitled "The Harry Newton Extravaganza". This is open to all. Admission for the full package of events is $395 for Non-Members of NATA if received before November 17, or $495 if received after that date. NATA members will pay $250/350. Admission to the exhibit hall only is $25 prior to November 17, and $35 after that date. Luncheon with Malcolm Forbes on December 6 is $25 if purchased separately. For more information, to register or receive a copy of the conference information booklet and complete schedule of seminars and events, contact the North American Telecommunications Association as follows -- NATA Unicom '89 333 North Michigan Avenue Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: 800-328-6898 or 312-332-2037 Hotel arrangements can be made through the same number. The main office of NATA is -- North American Telecommunications Association 200 'M' Street NW - Suite 550 Washington, DC 20036 If any of our readers decide to attend -- at least the Exposition portion -- please write a report afterward for the Digest. Patrick Townson