An Introduction to the 5th Annual
BICSI Middle East and Africa Conference and Exhibition

This is the fifth conference offered in Middle East & Africa by BICSI, the not-for-profit association serving the information transport systems industry. With speakers, who are well-respected professionals representing diverse companies and various components of the industry, from Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Americas participating, the conference is set to give attendees a unique perspective on the future shape of the regional information transport systems industry.

Conference sessions will provide leading-edge technical information that is timely, unbiased and relevant to the Middle East & Africa market place. Open to BICSI members and non-members, this event encompasses the latest in voice, data, and video technology in commercial and residential buildings. Industry professionals will present topics related to information transport systems such as fibre versus copper, wireless, Gigabit Ethernet and beyond, electronic safety and security, environmental and building controls, international standards that define activity within the industry and emerging technologies.

Conference Brief
The conference will feature 14 technical presentations. Participants will receive a CD-ROM of PowerPoint presentations at the conclusion of the conference. Presentations will cover subjects from various topics that are relevant to the professionals in the information transport systems industry in Middle East & Africa. The Conference programme will commence at 8.30am each day and conclude at 5.30pm.

Conference Fees
The fee for the Conference is US$ 250 for current BICSI members if they register and pay before Friday 14th April 2006 and US$350 thereafter and non-members of BICSI will pay US$ 350 if they register and pay before 14th April 2006 and US$ 450 thereafter.

Why You Must Participate
BICSI is a not-for-profit association supporting designers and installers of information transport systems for residential, commercial, and government applications. This industry supports not only voice and data, including outside plant and LAN, but also audio, video, life safety, and automation systems. Each year, BICSI's professionals attend this Annual Conference to hone their skills and knowledge, network with peers, and earn credits necessary to maintain certification as BICSI registered designers and installers.

By attending this event you will gain;
- up-to-date information you can use immediately in the information transport systems industry
- the opportunity to hear Conference speakers who are well-respected professionals from various aspects of the industry
- the opportunity to network with professionals from around the globe, ranging from practitioners to end users
- exposure to state-of-the-art exhibits before and after the educational sessions and during the breaks

Who should attend?
Whether you are a newcomer, an experienced information transport system manager, or a supplier to the industry, BICSI Conferences draw a diverse group of decision makers that are actively seeking the latest solutions available on the market today. This high-quality audience includes;
- Building Industry Consultants and Managers
- Outside Plant Engineers and Customer Service Personnel
- Facility Owners and Managers
- End Users of Information Transport Systems
- Distribution Designers
- Corporate and Governmental Communications Managers
- Cabling and LAN Product Managers
- ITS Consultants and Contractors
- Construction Supervisors and Managers
- Telecommunications Consultants and Contractors
- Electrical and Plant Engineers
- Architects and Consultants
- Network Designers and Administrators
- Manufacturers and Suppliers of ITS Equipment
- Regulatory Commissioners and Commission Employees
- Code Enforcement and Inspection Agencies and Employees
- Communications Resellers and VARs
- ITS Educators
- Others Interested in efficient and safe communications in Buildings

Continuing Education Credits (CECs)
Continuing education credits (CECs) for this conference will be awarded to BICSI RCDD, RCDD/NTS Specialist, and RCDD/OSP Specialist.

The BICSI Middle East and Africa Conference will have the following continuing education credits awarded to participants who attend the two-day programme. CEC's will be awarded as follows:

RCDD – 12
NTS – 9
OSP – 2
WD – 3
Installer Level 2 & Technician – 2

A certificate of attendance will also be awarded to all registered conference participants and distributed at the conclusion of the conference.

"To download your complimentary Exhibition Invite please click here"

For assistance or further information about this event, please contact the Event Manager, Mr. Ken Jamieson on Tel +9714 2108304, Fax +9714 2108080 or click here to email your enquiry