Penton's International Wireless Communications Expo and ETA International's Annual Education Forum Continue Co-Location for 2016

ATLANTA, June 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- In March 2015, Penton's International Wireless Communications Expo and ETA International successfully co-located their shows for the first time, certifying almost 100 industry professionals. As a result, IWCE will continue to host ETA's Education Forum for their show in 2016.

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Since 1978, ETA has issued over 150,000 professional certifications. In addition to offering training courses at IWCE this year, ETA hosted eight short courses as part of IWCE's robust conference program. Furthermore, ETA International had a presence on the show floor as part of IWCE's Job Training and Education Center. The two organizations also partnered on a scholarship program, giving students interested in a career in the communications technology field the chance to apply for an opportunity to win an expense paid trip to attend IWCE's exhibit floor and conference program.

"Technology continues to become more intelligent, and those maintaining these crucial systems must prepare themselves," said ETA President Teresa Maher, CSS. "Employers worldwide choose ETA-certified professionals because their knowledge and skills are validated. Partnering with IWCE gives ETA a chance to host some of the nation's top trainers in wireless technology together with technical certification tied to hands-on training. Top that off with a vendor show that draws top companies in the industry, and you have a win-win event:  training, certification, sessions, networking and recruitment all together at one central location. Everyone benefits with this partnership as ETA and IWCE continue to work together to prepare the industry as it charges into our future."

Held annually, IWCE attracts 7,000 attendees and 370 exhibitors. Individuals from over 60 countries attend from diverse group of industry professionals including government/military, public safety, utilities, transportation and business enterprise. IWCE's five-day conference program includes over 100 educational workshops and short courses in tracks such as FirstNet, Next-Generation Communications and Spectrum and Signal Optimization.  There are many new initiatives planned for 2016 including new pavilions on the show floor focusing on network infrastructure, wearables technology and drones.

"It just makes sense to continue the co-location with ETA for IWCE 2016," said Stephanie McCall, IWCE Show Director. "Within a week, attendees can prepare for an exam, receive a certification, network with peers and view the latest technologies they work with on a daily basis. We are looking forward to a long lasting relationship that will not only be mutually beneficial for IWCE and ETA but for our entire industry."

Attendees will continue to register through IWCE's website to select their package for both IWCE's conference program and ETA's Education Forum. All badge options provide access to the IWCE show floor and special events. IWCE will return to the Las Vegas Convention Center for 2016, with conference sessions held March 21-25, 2016 and exhibits on March 23-24, 2016. To sign up for email updates regarding the show, click here.

ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS EXPO (IWCE)
Since 1977, the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) has been the authoritative annual event for communications technology professionals. IWCE features over 370 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and trends in the industry. Over 7,000 individuals attend from a diverse group of industry professionals including government/military, public safety, utility, transportation and business enterprise. IWCE 2016 will be held March 21-25, 2016 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. For more information, visit www.iwceexpo.com.

ABOUT ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS ASSOCIATION (ETA) INTERNATIONAL
Since 1978, ETA has issued over 150,000 professional certifications. ETA certifications are accredited through the International Certification Accreditation Council (ICAC) and align with the ISO-17024 standard. Widely recognized and frequently used in job selection, hiring processes, pay increases and advancements, ETA certifications are often required as companies bid on contracts. All ETA certifications are personal and travel with the individual, regardless of employment or status change and measure competencies of persons, not products or vendors. www.eta-i.org     

ABOUT PENTON
Penton drives performance for more than eighteen million professionals each and every day. They rely on us to deliver: Insights, information, data & workflow tools to inform critical business decisions; networking & community to engage them with industry peers & partners; marketing services to advance their business performance & deliver ROI.

Penton is a growth company with a track-record of strong performance and success and is backed by its co-owners: MidOcean Partners and U.S. Equity Partners II, an investment fund sponsored by Wasserstein & Co., LP.

For additional information on the company and its businesses, visit www.penton.com.

MEDIA CONTACT

Nadira Ramatally
Marketing Manager
Penton Public Infrastructure
(770) 618-0121
[email protected]

Michele Altman, CSS
ETA International
Phone: (800) 288-3824
Fax: (765) 653-4287
[email protected]

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