SUPERCOMM Update Show Dates Shift to Fall

SUPERCOMM® owners, the United States Telecom Association (USTelecom) and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), announce the 2009 keynote schedule to include Ivan Seidenberg, Chairman and CEO, Verizon, and John Stankey, President and CEO, AT&T Operations. Seidenberg will present the opening keynote on Oct. 21 and Stankey will present on Oct. 22.

And, to coincide with the fall U.S. stimulus package spending awards in the third and fourth quarters, USTelecom and TIA, along with new management company, EXPOCOMM Events LLC, have moved the dates of SUPERCOMM from June to Oct. 21-23, 2009.

"Our goal is to have a productive and timely forum at SUPERCOMM where all of the broadband technology stakeholders are present to realize, leverage and communicate the scope, opportunity and impact that the $7B stimulus package will offer. Further, the focus on broadband technology has become critical to our future both here and abroad and it is the mission and strategic intent of SUPERCOMM to help accelerate and advance this technology," said Walter McCormick, USTelecom President.

"We are very excited by the prospect of having the caliber of Verizon and AT&T at this year's SUPERCOMM," added TIA President Grant Seiffert. "We are confident these presentations will have market-defining implications for the industry and our members and we are eager to hear how."

The keynote presentations will provide broadband technology insight and definition to the current U.S. broadband agenda as seen through the eyes of these market-leading service providers.

"Given the vital role communications companies play in delivering the power of broadband to American homes and businesses, it's fitting that SUPERCOMM 2009 will focus on being the industry's premier broadband forum," said Ivan Seidenberg, CEO of Verizon.  "This will be an important opportunity to talk about the innovation and investment that will drive our industry and our country forward, while providing customers with compelling new communications services."

"After years of talk, the integration of IP-based networks, devices and applications is becoming a reality today," said John Stankey, President and CEO, AT&T Operations.  "SUPERCOMM brings together carriers, equipment and device manufacturers and developers to enable a deeper and broader ecosystem for our industry. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss and advance these opportunities at SUPERCOMM in October."

SUPERCOMM 2009 (Oct. 21-23, McCormick Place, Chicago) will present a premiere broadband technology forum where industry stakeholders will gather to discuss strategic issues, new business opportunities and common concerns in bringing broadband technology into American homes and communities. From stellar keynote presentations, private-public partnership forums and discussions and leading-edge technology and standards educational sessions, SUPERCOMM 2009 will offer the exceptional benefits of a new, world-class management team.

The EXPOCOMM team provides a tremendous foundation and wealth of experience in producing high profile events across a variety of industries.

"Reed Exhibitions views this agreement as a commitment for continued growth while valuing and leveraging our global customer relationships," said Mike Rusbridge, Chairman of Reed Exhibitions. "The partnership allows us to bring sales, operational and management expertise to deliver enhanced content, contacts and communities to transform customers' businesses."

E.J. Krause & Associates is a major organizer of global events, producing a portfolio of exhibitions and conferences in the United States, Latin America, Asia, and Europe.  EJK has been producing some of the most important technology events in the field of Telecommunications, Wireless, IT, Networking and Broadband for the past 20 years.
"Along with Reed, we bring a global marketing capability which will enable the SUPERCOMM brand to flourish and become a showcase for telecommunications, information and communications technology (ICT) and broadband development" said Edward J. (Ned) Krause, President and CEO of E.J. Krause & Associates."

US Telecom
The United States Telecom is the premier broadband trade association representing service providers and suppliers for the telecom industry. US Telcom represents companies offering a wide range of services across the communications platforms, including voice, video and data over local exchange, long distance, wireless, Internet and cable services.

TIA
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) represents the global information and communications technology (ICT) industry through standards development, advocacy, tradeshows, business opportunities, market intelligence and world-wide environmental regulatory analysis. With roots dating back to 1924, TIA enhances the business environment for broadband, mobile wireless, information technology, networks, cable, satellite and unified communications. Members' products and services empower communications in every industry and market, including healthcare, education, security, public safety, transportation, government, the military, the environment and entertainment.

Reed Exhibitions
Reed Exhibitions is the world's leading events organizer, with over 470 events in 37 countries. In 2008 Reed brought together over seven million industry professionals from around the world generating billions of dollars in business. Today Reed events are held throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, and organized by 38 fully staffed offices.  Its portfolio of over 470 events serves 44 industry sectors. For additional information: www.reedexpo.com

About E.J. Krause & Associates, Inc.
Founded in 1984, E.J. Krause & Associates, Inc. (EJK) is one of the largest privately owned exhibition management companies in the United States. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, EJK has 11 offices across four continents including México City, Beijing, Hong Kong, Düsseldorf, Paris, Tokyo, Moscow, Seoul, Madrid, and Washington, DC. As a worldwide trade show and conference organizer, EJK produces over 60 events in 16 different industries. For additional information: www.ejkrause.com