Skylight Summit 2023

Paris, France | September 19-21, 2023

Get ready to level up! Off the back of our recent announcement, Skylight Summit 2023 is shaping up to be the most engaging and exciting summit yet. We eagerly await welcoming you to Paris for this exclusive event dedicated to our esteemed Skylight 4X Partners and Users!

This year we look forward to the addition of our communications service provider-focused partners and customers, and we will be adding a track focused on their needs and updates relevant to this audience.

Here's a glimpse of what awaits you at Skylight Summit 2023, and scroll down to see the agenda.

Get hands-on with Accedian's solutions at the Skylight Demo Fair and hear from Skylight experts on how to maximize your Skylight investment in new and exciting ways
Attend sessions across several tracks designed to help you preview new Skylight features and functionality you can take advantage of, develop new offers based on Skylight and market insights, and hear what’s coming for Accedian and Skylight in 2024 and beyond
Hear real examples from partners and customers alike, both enterprises and service providers, about how they have specifically implemented Accedian in their networks and the value it created
Meet and spend time with the Accedian leadership team and industry counterparts, plus have some fun!

The event will take place at La Maison de la Recherche at 54 Rue de Varenne in the heart of Paris. The private mansion is a major meeting place for the most eminent scientists and boasts a magnificent terrace and garden. The quiet, intimate atmosphere, located in Paris’ 7th arrondissement amidst numerous international embassies and ministries, will provide a perfect location for learning, discussion, and growth.

*Registration is subject to approval. Please note that food, activities and event giveaways will be provided by Accedian. Accommodation and travel are the responsibility of the attendee.

Let’s Level Up!

Skylight Summit 2023 Agenda

Please note the event timing is in CET.

Time (CET)	Session
Tuesday, September 19 19:00 – 22:00	Welcome Reception Cocktail Dinner (Optional event)
Wednesday, September 20 9:00 – 10:35	Welcome to Paris - Opening Keynotes Richard Piasentin, COO/CSO & CMO, Accedian Sergio Bea, VP Global Sales, Accedian Tom Foottit, VP PLM, Accedian Fireside Chat with Thought Leaders - Delivering Differentiation Panel discussion hosted by Richard Piasentin, COO/CSO & CMO, Accedian, and featuring guest speakers, including: Paolo Campoli, Global VP, Service Provider Sector, Cisco Jaime Serrano, President & CEO, NEC Iberica Steve Keeling, Director of Networks and Infrastructure, essensys
10:50 – 12:00	Breakout Sessions Enterprise Track Featuring guest speaker Marco Lopez, IT Operations Security Manager, Coca-Cola LATAM Service Provider Track Featuring guest speakers André Ethier, Network Quality Engineer, Bouygues Telecom
12:00 – 13:30	Seated Lunch & Networking
13:30 – 14:30	Afternoon Sessions Main stage
14:30 – 16:30	Skylight Demo Fair Get hands-on with 6 Skylight demos led by Accedian solution experts
16:30 – 18:00	Summit Day 1 End, Travel to Appreciation Event at the Musée du Vin
18:00 – 22:00	Skylight 4X Partner and Skylight User Appreciation Event Evening at the fabulous Musée du Vin to thank our Skylight 4X Partners and Skylight Customers for your continued partnership! The evening will feature: Blind tasting experience Access to the museum with guided tour Wine and dinner buffet Get excited! Check out the Musée du Vin here.
Thursday, September 21 9:00 – 9:30	Summit Day 2 Opening Keynote and Skylight Summit Special Guest Speaker Emma Clair-Dumont – Entrepreneur, Speaker, Multisport Athlete Emma Clair-Dumont knows a thing or two about Summits! She crossed Africa on a quad bike all the way to Dakar, competed in motorcycle and car racing, won two quad rally off-road world championships, ran the New York Marathon, then the one at the North Pole, conquered the dreaded 7.7.7 (7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents, including Antarctica), swam across the English Channel, and cycled across France. On top of that, she also topped Everest last year. We look forward to Emma's inspiring presentation at Skylight Summit 2023.
9:30 – 10:00	Lessons Learned from the Innovative Icade Private 5G Pilot Aaron Partouche, Innovation Development Director, Colt
10:15 – 11:45	Breakout Sessions Skylight 4X Partner Track Skylight User Track Featuring guest speakers from Cisco, Guillaume Ladhuie and Abeel Choudry, on 'Driving Sustainability Initiatives with Green VPN'
11:55 – 12:30	Afternoon Sessions & Closing Keynote Main stage
12:30 – 14:00	Seated Lunch & Networking Summit Day 2 End

Paris, France | September 19-21, 2023

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Skylight Summit 2023 Agenda

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