MEF Q1 2023 Members Meeting

That's a wrap! Thank you to all who participated at the MEF Q1 Members Meeting in LA!

Automating the Global Ecosystem

Join MEF in Los Angeles to conduct business, expand partnerships, and collaborate around industry topics.

Emerging from the Covid era, 2022 will close out as an incredibly successful and transformative year for MEF, one which saw tremendous, accelerated industry adoption of MEF LSO business APIs as well as the release of our first operational APIs. The release of our first SASE and Zero Trust framework standards closed out the year and set the stage for an exciting new chapter in the evolution of MEF as we automate a global ecosystem of stakeholders, combining to meet the demanding needs of enterprise digital transformation.

Key topics of the Los Angeles meeting

• Progressing LSO APIs (automating business and operational functions, driving adoption, and evolving to LSO Blockchain-based billing and settlement)
• MEF and "Secure Network-as-a-Service" - what's in store for 2023?
• Introducing MEF's first ever state of the industry analyst report: "Paradigm Shift: Inter-Provider Service Automation"
• Next steps for SD-WAN services, certification, and cybersecurity (SASE & Zero Trust) frameworks
• The introduction of a new MEF living "Showcase", an ongoing framework to feature projects initiated by MEF members
• The long-awaited return of MEF's annual flagship event, last hosted as MEF19, featuring a new brand, theme, format and a new awards program!

Turn Ideas into Action - Meeting Highlights

Thought leadership at its best on display in the opening plenary

More ways to engage with the MEF community - Networking, 1:1 meetings, social activities

Committee tracks to influence and move forward the future of MEF works and influence

New to MEF? Learn the ins and outs of navigating MEF to maximize your membership

Who Am I Joining?

Senior executives from the Board, Technology Advisory Board and member community

Leadership, committee chairs, senior staff

Commercial, product, and technical contributors from service providers, LSO solution providers, technology vendors

Media and analysts

Meeting Registration and Links

Hotel & Travel Information

Marina Del Rey Marriott
4100 Admiralty Way
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
+1 310 301 3000

Contact the hotel directly at the number above as the MEF special rate date has passed - if you need assistance contact Lori Vachon lori@mef.net

MEF special rate is $259 + taxes, based on availability

Located 20 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport, the Marina Del Ray Marriott overlooks the beautiful marina and is located just two blocks from the world-famous Venice Beach with lots of great restaurants and attractions!

Week at a Glance

Wiki & WiFi Access and Assistance

Members will need a Wiki account to access agendas and materials. Signup here or contact tom@mef.net for assistance. Non-members may register for the Opening Plenary which will be available to all via Zoom.

Committee meetings will be conducted face-to-face with Zoom and recordings for remote attendees – attendee links will be found on the committee agenda pages.

WiFi access is available: SSID: MEF_MEMBERS_MEETING password: REMA2023