About MEF17
MEF17 focuses on Third Network connectivity and cloud services for the digital economy & the hyper-connected world. These new agile, assured, and orchestrated services provide an on-demand experience with user-directed control over service capabilities. They are delivered over automated, virtualized, and interconnected networks powered by LSO, SDN, NFV & CE 2.0.
Why Attend?
1,000+ attendees from 275+ companies and 35+ countries. MEF17 uniquely empowers industry stakeholders with high-quality content, extraordinary peer-to-peer networking opportunities, and valuable insight into cutting-edge services and technologies. Attendees consistently have rated MEF’s global events among the best in the industry. See Video Highlights from last year’s MEF16 event.
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Organizations Attending MEF17
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Networking Hall
MEF17’s vibrant Networking Hall features the popular LSO Proof of Concept Showcase, Networking Hall Theater, Networking Booths, TelecomTV Filming, and the Global Media Hub.
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Proof of Concept Showcase
The 4th annual LSO Proof of Concept Showcase will feature 11 live service & technology demonstrations involving dozens of companies. The PoCs will inspire you with new innovations reshaping the communications landscape.
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MEF LSO Hackathon
MEF is holding its 5th LSO Hackathon at MEF17 to accelerate the development of LSO-SDN-NFV based solutions for Third Network services.
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MEF17 VENUE
This years event is being held at the Caribbean-themed Loews Sapphire Falls Resort conveniently located at Universal Orlando Resort just 15 miles from Orlando International Airport.
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Dining & Entertainment
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort offers exceptional restaurant and lounge options. Amatista Cookhouse is a full-service restaurant with scenic water views serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The New Dutch Trading Co. is a Caribbean-style grab-and-go marketplace featuring ready to go meals. Adjacent to the hotel, Universal CityWalk™ is considered "The Entertainment Capital of Orlando" and offers 30 acres of dining and entertainment.