ITW2013 is in the books…and this year’s event may be the best chapter ever!

As team JSA unpacks from another whirlwind Chicagoland adventure at this year’s ITW, we’re reminded of just how lucky we are to not only serve the best clients in the business, but to be working in a dynamic and innovative industry. We’re struck by the energy and positive attitudes of this year’s attendees…even after being on their feet for the better part of 72 hours. We’re motivated by our peers’ hard work and dedication and an industry that has had its expansion and consolidation in the last decade, but one that is clearly bursting with expectation – an industry driven by people, dedicated, innovative, hard-working people. YOU. US. WE!

As the JSA team prepares for what is sure be another spectacular event, Telecom Exchange, we thought we’d compile some our favorite photos, quotes and general observations on this year’s ITW. Enjoy!

•   Volare in Chicago does Italian as good as it comes. Strongly recommend for future ITW dinner arrangements. JSA’s Jaymie “Scotto” Cutaia will tell you the same. Thanks to all those who attended – and particularly Todd Raymond for his unbeatable wine choice.

•   Optelian’s Mike Perry is about as down-to-earth and engaging as they come. Congrats Mike and the rest of the Optelian team on your latest news re: Troy Cable.

•   “The elevator situation is VASTLY improved from last year!” – Anonymous - “The elevator situation appears to be the SAME as last year!” – Anonymous

•   The show keeps growing—up to 5,500 attendees now! It’s THE event for global wholesale telecom business. Over 20,000 meetings requested through the ITW DealCenter alone. So not only a lot of delegates, but a lot of targeted business meetings.

•   The JSA team has grown to keep up with your growing marketing, PR and event planning needs. Thank You for your continued trust and support!

**Half of the JSA team missing from this picture – including Dean Perrine whose beard was too large for this camera angle**

A great ITW2013! See you at Telecom Exchange East at Cipriani Wall Street in downtown NYC, June 26th!