US-Israel Broadband Business Exchange With Special Focus On Cable Cox Communications

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Event Details:
February 7-9, 2005
Cox Central Park
6205 Peachtree Dunwoody Road NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30328


Testimonials & Articles

  • Here's what the participants had to say about the event:


    MSO's


    I thought the event was very successful. I enjoyed meeting with the different companies and learning about their technologies. The morning of presentations was exhausting, but I thought it gave a good overview. I thought the venue worked very well. Thank you for including me, and I look forward to the next event.

    Benjamin Rudolph
    Comcast Cable Communications

    I think the event was a good use of time. I liked the format. . . lots of brief presentations followed by time a space for participants to go further in depth afterwards. If there is a next year, and I’m invited, I’ll make sure to allow more time.

    Bill McCall
    Sedna

    Infrastructure

    Thank you very much for the opportunity to speak at your event. I was very impressed. So much so that I’ve asked Mike Schwartz to give you a call from CableLabs to better understand how you were able to tap into so much innovation. Great job, and am definitely interested in future events.

    David Reed
    CableLabs

    It was an awesome event. Great job by AICC.

    Bryant Isaacs
    Arris


    I cannot thank you enough for your efforts to coordinate this event. I have been to a number of "networking" events over the years, but none have delivered real value in terms of time well spent and meaningful connections made like the Cox hosted US-Israel Broadband Business Exchange. I am looking forward to executing on the positive relationships and synergies developed during the event.

    Steve Mannel
    IBM Media & Entertainment

    I really appreciated the effort put into the Business Exchange. It was obviously well planned. The format maximized the impact of the exchange. I really think that I found some key technology and partners that could really make a difference in the future. I plan to return to the next US- Israel Broadband Exchange.

    Keith Johnson
    Nortel Networks

    Motorola is active in supporting early stage companies in their development and this program appears to provide a benefit to both Motorola and the participating companies. During the event I had many engaging conversations, and have continued to follow up with several companies as a result.

    Kevin Keefe
    Senior Director Marketing
    Motorola Connected Home Solutions

    A+ event. The interaction the event provided with such a diverse group of companies was excellent. We made a couple of very promising contacts that would not have been possible otherwise. Several things that were critical to making the event so good: getting the execs from each company there – great and really important; keeping to the agenda – accomplished a lot in a short amount of time; fabulous organization.

    Gregory H. Petrillo
    Seldon Systems

     

    VC's

    Please note that the conference was perfectly positioned, well organized and ran like clockwork. Congratulations on creating a brilliant opportunity for both Israeli and US businesses. I trust that these emerging businesses appreciate the benefit this forum offers them and the platform (soft entry) it provides their companies for success in the US.

    Paul Dixon
    Ernst & Young South Africa
    Argil Venture Capital

    Thank you very much for the excellent event this past week. I found it to be well run and very productive. The format was also excellent. Too many times, you do end up spending time listening to companies that are of no interest from an investment standpoint. The short 5-minute version elevator pitches were a great way of solving this issue. Please keep me in the loop on any future similar events.

    Carl Stjernfeldt
    Battery Ventures

    You gentlemen created a wonderful, useful event. Thanks so much! You should feel very proud of the contribution you all make to promoting Israeli businesses.

    Robin Hacke
    Pentaport Venture Advisors

    I think it was a great arrangement. I really liked the 5 minute maximum company presentations and think the one-on-one meetings where well organized as well. I did also attend the GEDC meeting and enjoyed that as well.

    Hans Davidsson
    Lighthouse Venture Partners

    Emerging Companies from Israel and Southeast US

    Thank you for your support during the Broadband Exchange. We were honored to have been selected as one of the Southeast Emerging companies. This event has placed us on the world stage. I think this has been one of the best events our company has ever attended. The networking was better than any other event I have ever attended. I am sure the reason for this is that everybody attending was focused on making and doing business. The corporate “speed dating” was a great way to have one-o- one exchanges with many companies whose attention we were able to get only because an event like this. I will definitely plan on being at the next Broadband Exchange.

    Julius B. Bagley
    ConFocus Technologies

    From our point of view, this event was a big success. Meetings that would have taken months to schedule and execute on our own were conducted efficiently and cost-effectively in 2 days at the Broadband Business Exchange.
    The level of participation by investors, MSOs and major vendors in the cable telecommunications field yielded substantive discussions and many future business opportunities.


    Matt Bramblett
    EGT

    A great event. The “speed dating” for business concept was one of the most effective ways I have ever seen to meet a large number of new companies in a condensed period of time. And there really was a tight focus of the types of companies who participated.

    Jeff Levy
    Biltmore Communications


    The 5 minute presentations were great. Location was excellent. Organization was superb. Facilitators were a very nice touch. Overall the event was well organized, well attended and well worth attending. Looking forward to more info on participating in the Chamber.


    Mannix O’Conner
    Corrigent Systems

    Many thanks for an event well done! It has been an excellent opportunity for us to meet with potential partners and customers. The organization was perfect, and we couldn’t expect more from the meetings. The meetings were net business, no hassle around of logistics and introductions … immediately to the point! On behalf of Xtend I’d wish to thank you for letting us the opportunity to participate in this AICC conference.

    Ron Shani
    Xtend Networks

    Over a two day period I engaged in more than a dozen meetings with top companies in the broadband field as a result of the American Israel Chamber of Commerce’s Broadband Exchange. The meetings have generated significant follow up for us resulting from the high quality discussions that ensued. Such market interactions would take literally months of time to arrange and execute, not to mention the costs associated with travel to multiple locations. I am both appreciative and very impressed with the outstanding business exchange that the chamber organized and CableMatrix has greatly benefited from.

    Laurence N. Rubin
    CableMatrix

    The Broadband Business Exchange was well worth my time and effort and I believe that it was very well organized and executed. I met with high-level people from major MSOs and equipment manufactures and left with enough understanding of their needs to effectively devise a strategy to pursue this important market. Everyone was quite attentive and gracious and I would absolutely participate at future events.

    Michael Harris
    Adimos Corporation

    Outstanding event. Well organized and executed. The meetings we had were substantive and meaningful. Let’s do this again. Soon.

    Barry S. Hardek
    CableMatrix, Inc.

    Thank you for the effort you have put together to make this event so successful.
    The event was very useful in terms the ability to meet a huge number of potential partners, customers and investors. The "door opening" was efficient, and most of the participants were relevant to our business and could provide a good follow up path.

    Ovadia Cohen
    Scopus Network Technologies


    I would like to express my appreciation for the highly professional, business-oriented organization of the Broadband Business Exchange. The most important part of the event for us - one-to-one meetings - were excellent. In 2 days we met people and organizations we would normally be chasing for many months. I have no doubt that business will be generated for Resolute Networks due to the event. Thank you again and keep up the good work.

    Zeev Pritzker
    Resolute Networks

    Although we already know many of the American sponsors and participating companies it was a great opportunity to network with ALL of them in such an efficient event and valuable one-on-one meetings. Looking forward to doing it again in a year or two.

    Idan Kessel
    TMT Coaxial

    The US-Israel Broadband Business Exchange was the best brokerage event that Axerra participated in the last 2 years, we had few very relevant meetings with executives from the cable carriers and vendors---I am sure that we can produce some good results from some of the meetings.

    Gil Baran
    Axerra

    The organizers did a bang-up job. They convinced fairly important executives of companies with businesses involving cable to come to Atlanta. They took great care of Israeli start-ups, assigning each a volunteer facilitator. Uri Rabinerzon of Polycom was ours and he was wise, helpful, and patient. And they kept things organized and moving forward. Everybody had lots of meetings, including some with Atlanta metro boosters, commercial real estate agents, headhunters.

    Stephen Solari
    Softier



    Those guys from the American-Israel Chamber of Commerce are really professional. They put on an event that in format and content is just terrific. It forces meetings between people. It exposes the participants to the technology being developed in Israel. They really go out of their way to help. The venue was very conducive to business. And the amazing thing is that the whole thing is self-funded - the government of Israel does not pay one shekel.

    Ron Cates
    Metalink Inc.

    I have enjoyed the US-Israel Broadband Business. It was organized and conducted in the most efficient and professional way I have experienced in participating in other similar events.

    Motti Gejbrowitz
    Clariton Networks Ltd.

    We would like to thank the Chamber of Commerce t4eam for the organization and execution of this highly successful and productive event. It was very focused, and gave us a chance to meet with relevant executives from US entities with whom we were looking to meet for some time. Not only were these executives the right people, but they also came to the event prepared to listen and create mutual business opportunities. We came away with four leads for potential partnerships, two prospective broadband service provider customers, and the strengthening of an existing relationship with a major partner. Compared to similar events, we can testify that your business exchange was certainly the most professional, well organized, focused and productive. We are looking forward for similar events in the future.

    Dr. Eyal Bartfeld
    Integra5 Communications


    I enjoyed seeing a great organization and people committed to the success of the event. The meetings were organized flawlessly and it was a great opportunity for networking and business development.

    Elias Chachak
    cVidya Networks

    I would like to thank you for the great event organized by you, Tom Glaser and other great people from the AICC. Among the many events I am attending, this is by far the most effective and well-planned event I have ever been to.

    Nir Cohen
    VP Business Development
    SercoNet Ltd.

    Other

    The Broadband Business Exchange accomplished something rare in the world of business and trade organizations — it promised results, and delivered them. The learning opportunities and business networking interactions were excellent, and will no doubt result in many organizations benefiting in many ways in this dynamic market.

    Joel Alpert
    MarketPower


    Thank you - money well spent.

    Peggy McCormick
    Atlanta Development Authority

    I must compliment you on an outstanding performance! The matchmaking was well done, the attendees appropriate, and the entire affair very well organized and executed. I have no doubt that significant business will flow from this event. Also, you and your team are a pleasure with which to work.

    Marc H. Wallenstein

    You did an incredible job pulling this national event together. Our Chamber was proud to be a sponsor. Let me know if there are any companies who are looking to locate an operation in Atlanta and tell me how I can help. Keep up the good work.

    Hans J. Gant
    Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce

    Congratulations on another great event. I am sure everyone associated with it was very pleased. We very much appreciate your including the AeA.

    Mike Leven
    AeA

    I enjoyed the reception…first class…congrats...

    Tino Mantella
    Technology Association of Georgia

    I understand the meeting was a success. Our Kathie Robichaud was there and came back with glowing reports. Well done! Thanks for inviting us to participate.

    Michael Cassidy
    Georgia Research Alliance

    The event was a home run. We took several of the VC's out to dinner last night and they shared that sentiment.

    Sherman A. Cohen, Esq.
    Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

    First class and of major significance! My congratulations! I am very happy to have participated and to have been a sponsor. Great companies, an excellent venue, and a positive atmosphere that promoted commerce between our two great countries. I look forward to being an active participant next year-of course we may have to hold it at the Georgia Dome!!!

    James E. Boone
    Windship Partners

    Your organization of the US-Israel Broadband Business Exchange was a "Masterpiece."

    Moshe Shoham
    Israel Trade and Investment Center

    Great program. I got business out of it and enjoyed the whole process. Congrats on a great event. Will look forward to attending more.

    Kendrick P. Armistead
    CRESA Partners – Atlanta


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