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Wireless Communications Pros Invited to Present at the ETA Education Forum

Electronics and communications professionals with fresh ideas and practical solutions to the challenges facing today’s communications industry are invited to submit proposals for session presentations at Education Forum 2020 (EF20). Electronics Technicians Association®, International (ETA) is looking for dynamic speakers with great stories and insights about what's new and relevant in the world of communications technology, especially those which provide case studies and innovative solutions for communications challenges.

Greencastle, June 11, 2019: ETA International’s annual Education Forum has opportunities for people passionate about wireless communications, electronics and related industries to be guest speakers and present ideas that will promote the development of knowledgeable and skilled communications professionals. Speak to a diverse group of attentive industry professionals, including government/military; public safety (law enforcement, fire service, emergency medical & 911); utility; transportation and business enterprise.

Education Forum 2020 will co-locate with the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) March 30 – April 3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The EF20@IWCE audience topics of interest include: all communications topics including: Multimedia Voice over IP, Satellite Systems Installation, RADAR, Small Cells and DAS, Bi-Directional Antennas, Land Mobile Radio, Digital Mobile Radio, Passive Intermodulation, RF Interference Mitigation, RF Identification, Telecommunications, Towers & Wireless Sites, Next-Generation Networks, Public Safety Topics, Wireless & more, including: 5G; Cybersecurity; Smart Grid, Smart Cities and IoT; Microwave, mmWave, LiFi, LIDAR, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Basic Electronics, and more.

Industry gurus with timely and relevant ideas wanting to share future-thinking insights, research, trends and educational topics that are driving the communications technology industry are encouraged to submit session topic proposals. The deadline to submit is September 30, 2019. Sessions will be presented Wednesday & Thursday, April 1 & 2, 2020. Review the guidelines and submit proposal(s) at:https://www.etai.org/education_forum_call_for_presentations_form.html. Contact ETA for more information at (800) 288-3824 or eta@etai.org.

Benefits of presenting a session at EF20@IWCE include free admission to the show with access to all workshops and short courses, professional exposure - speak before hundreds of industry peers, extensive publicity - the IWCE conference promotes each presentation to its attendees through a vast promotional campaign, an opportunity to contribute to ETA’s bi-monthly publication High Tech News, and a great chance to network with over 7,000 industry peers and to view the latest products and services exhibited by more than 400 venders.

In addition to the short courses at EF20@IWCE, ETA will host hands-on training workshops leading to ETA accredited certification as part of IWCE’s robust conference program. To prepare both entry-level technicians and seasoned professionals for successful careers in electronics and wireless communications, hands-on training workshops that will be hosted by respected industry leaders include: 5G for Technicians, Basic Electronics, Distributed Antenna Systems, Fiber to the Antenna, General Communications Technician, Cybersecurity, Line and Antenna Sweep, Passive Intermodulation, R56 Communications Site Installer, and Radio Frequency Interference Mitigation.

About ETA - Celebrating 40 years of service to the electronics industry, ETA has delivered over 250,000 certification examinations successfully. Widely recognized and frequently used in worker job selection, hiring processes, pay increases, and advancements, ETA certifications are often required as companies bid on contracts. ETA’s certifications are personal and travel with the individual, regardless of employment or status change and measure competencies of persons, not products or vendors. All ETA certifications are accredited through the International Certification Accreditation Council (ICAC) and align with the ISO-17024 standard. www.etai.org

About Education Forum - ETA International is proud to host hands-on training through outside vendors in popular technology areas related to ETA certification during Education Forum, co-located with the International Wireless Communications Expo, for the sixth year in a row March 30 – April 3, 2020, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall. ETA's partners, the industry’s most respected trainers, will provide in-depth hands-on training in several key areas of expertise. Following each training class, ETA will provide opportunities to test for ETA certification. www.etai.org/education_forum.html

About 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 2019 will be March 4-8, 2019 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. For more information, visit www.iwceexpo.com

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