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This was the main focus of my London trip, and it was worthwhile as always. I’ve attended UC Expo three, maybe four times, and along with taking in the show floor, I got to be part of three sessions. One was invite-only for a vendor, so will leave it at that; and for the others, I moderated one, and was one of the “panelysts” on the Ask the Analyst panel.

My commentary will be brief here, and if you follow me on LinkedIn, I posted throughout the event with comments along the way. Also, I did two media video segments on the floor - one is running now, and one is coming soon. Links will be shared here and/or on the home page of my website.

Speaking of video, I also wore the interviewer hat, doing three video interviews with exhibitors - 8x8, RingCentral and Intermedia. They’ll run on EM360 at some point - stay tuned.

Below - the ExCel Center vibe - noisy on the outside, being by the City airport - and noisy on the inside. Sessions were on the show floor - lots of ambient noise, so it’s a bit hard to really hear the speakers. Last - signage listing two of the sessions I was part of.

Ask the Analyst panel, with Dave’s long arm doing the group selfie; moderating a panel on the role technology plays to make workplaces more inclusive.

From the show floor - at the Bose stand, getting a demo of their beamforming audio for meetings; 8x8 and Neat.

On the floor with UC Today, being interviewed by Kieran Devlin (running now). Audience for opening keynote - they’re not radioactive - just a lot of lime green everywhere!

Keeping good company - interviewing Chris Angus from 8x8; at the Ecosmob stand with Krunal Patel and Tirth Shah; finally getting a good Guinness with colleague, friend and uber London host, Chris Bain from Avaya - cheers!