Events

Wireless industry professionals are invited each year to participate in one of our various conferences.

Annual Convention

The opportunities to grow, learn and share with other industry professionals are anchored by the Annual Convention and Exhibition. Held every spring in Las Vegas, this event has become a premier showcase for presentations on marketing, technology, finance and government policy issues.  Product and service providers from across the nation participate in the Exhibit Hall. It is here where members can meet to discuss the latest industry issues, innovations and technology.

Our 2009 Annual Convention brought nearly 800 attendees to the MGM Hotel & Casino.  Here’s some of what was offered:

• A Pre-Convention workshop with Dr. Richard Ruhe on "Uncommon Service for Uncommon Results
• Opening General Session with Steven Little, Business Growth Expert and Author
• A General Session on “Broadband:  Capturing the Promise for Rural Communities” presented by Hilda Legg, former administrator of the USDA Rural Utilities Service
• Sessions on product segmentation, emerging technologies, building and effective digital storefront, advocacy and others
• The ever-popular RCA Golf Tournament - the biggest in the industry

Business & Technical Conference

RCA’s 2008 Business & Technical Conference was held in Lake Tahoe in October.  The crowd of 300 conference attendees met with vendors and attended sessions that included:

• An insightful presentation from Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development, Thomas Dorr
• Teaching Buffalo to Fly Like Geese from Opening Session Speaker, Bob Ash
• Government & Regulatory Report and Update
• Various Breakouts on Marketing, Technology and Accounting

The 2009 Business & Technical Conference takes place October 21-23 at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas.  This day and a half education conference includes sales, marketing, technical and accounting sessions providing educational opportunities for everyone in the industry.  Aimed specifically at small wireless operators, the conference includes a Tabletop Showcase area where Associate members can share their latest offerings with attendees.

Webinars

In 2009, RCA is on task to offer 10 webinars.  The webinars bring industry experts together for a presentation on a timely topic in our industry and provides adequate time for questions and answers.  The webinars are an affordable way to provide your staff with the eduation they need without incurring the cost of travel.

Lobby Days

At the 2009 Lobby Days, 27 RCA member company representatives traveled to Capitol Hill  to talk with Members of Congress and their staff on issues at the forefront of the wireless industry.  RCA had a total of 45 meetings including 22 with Members of Congress.  Prior to their meetings, attendees were given a “primer” on lobbying that will  help them at home as they reach out to their legislators.