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Automating the Global Ecosystem
Q1 Members Meeting - 30 January – 2 FebruaryJoin 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
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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
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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
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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 mefforum password mefforum
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Proposed Los Angeles Meeting Agenda (all times are in US Pacific / LA and may change)
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