KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
On behalf of Motorola Solutions, I look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas for our 2016 Channel Partner Expo. We have an informative and exciting event planned and want to ensure you have all the necessary information for a successful attendee experience.
Please take the time to review these important event highlights.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Aria Resort & Casino
3730 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas 89158
702-590-7111
www.aria.com
YOUR HOTEL CONFIRMATION INFORMATION:
You should have received an email confirmation from the ARIA Resort & Hotel. Should your arrival/departure dates be different from the ones listed in your confirmation, please contact the Event Headquarters at ChannelPartnerExpo@MotorolaEvents.com or call 1-888-964-7200. Please DO NOT call the hotel directly with reservation modifications.
• | Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. If you arrive early, you may check-in at the hotel registration desk and store your luggage at the Bell Desk until your room is ready. |
• | Check-out time is 11:00 a.m. Late check-out requests are based upon availability on the date of departure. Additional charges may apply. |
Resort Fee: The $15 daily resort fee charged to your room includes the following guest benefits:
- Internet access (guest room and meeting space)
- Local and toll-free number phone calls
- Access to Fitness Center @ The Spa at ARIA
- Daily Newspaper
- Airline Boarding Pass Printing
MOBILE EVENT APPLICATION:
This year the 2016 Channel Partner Expo is going GREEN! We will be utilizing a new Mobile Event App (TapCrowd) which provides access to the complete conference including session schedules, abstracts, speakers, exhibitors, and even includes maps of the Aria Conference Center and the CPE Solutions Showcase to help you navigate your way through the conference. We will provide a Mobile App guide with information on where to locate it on the Google Play and Apple Stores closer to the event so stay tuned for more information. For any attendees who do not have a smart phone, we will have copies of the detailed agenda and session abstracts as well as maps to the Solutions Showcase.
Once you are able to log into the app you will be able to retrieve your personal agenda and add sessions as needed. This year we will be including surveys for individual sessions This will also give you the opportunity enter your name for the random drawing for each session you attend and survey you submit. For any assistance downloading the app when it becomes available, you can visit the registration desk upon arrival.
PERSONAL AGENDA:
During the registration process, you were able to choose up to 10 breakout
sessions and create your personal agenda. There have been slight modifications
to the times to several of the breakouts, so please double check your schedule
by clicking the "Modify Registration" button on the right.
Please note the MOTOTRBO VERTICAL MARKET EXPERIENCE & APPLICATIONS EXPERIENCE sessions have been capped at 75 people per session.
RECERTIFICATION CLASSES:
- MOTOTRBO Systems
- All Things Wave
- Accessories & Energy
- MOTOTRBO Subscribers
- MOTOTRBO Applications Refresh
- MOTOTRBO Competitive Win Strategies
Check the mobile app for more information as to location and times for each of these classes. The steps for an event participant to re-certify are:
- Log into LMS and click Certification Widget
- Select the PCR sales certification highest level currently achieved at and then click "Re-certify".
- Review the steps to re-certify and the options listed as one of them them will include the Channel Partner Expo exam.
- Complete the re-certification
Please remember that if someone goes directly to the exam and bypass all of the certification rules, it will not complete the re-certification and thus not extend their certification.
EVENT AGENDA:
The event is structured to provide you an opportunity to network and share
knowledge with colleagues while gaining insights on the latest Motorola
products and solutions.
SUNDAY, MARCH 20 |
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TIME |
TOPIC |
FUNCTION ROOM |
LEVEL |
2:00 p.m.–5:20 p.m. |
MR Meeting |
Bristlecone Ballroom |
Level 1 |
4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. |
Women in The Channel Reception |
Pinyon Ballroom 8 |
Level 1 |
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. |
Welcome Reception and Solutions Showcase |
Bristlecone Ballroom |
Level 1 |
MONDAY, MARCH 21 |
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TIME |
TOPIC |
FUNCTION ROOM |
LEVEL |
7:00 a.m.–8:20 a.m. |
Breakfast |
Bristlecone Ballroom |
Level 1 |
8:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m. |
General Session |
Ironwood Ballroom |
Level 3 |
10:30 a.m.–5:20 a.m. |
Breakout Sessions |
Various |
Level 1 & 3 |
10:30 a.m.–4:20 p.m. |
Owner/Leadership Track |
Juniper 1-3 |
Level 3 |
10:30 a.m.–5:20 p.m. |
U.S. Federal Government Track |
Pinyon 8 |
Level 1 |
12:30 p.m.–2:20 p.m. |
Lunch and Solutions Showcase |
Bristlecone Ballroom |
Level 1 |
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. |
Networking Reception and Solutions Showcase |
Bristlecone Ballroom |
Level 1 |
TUESDAY, MARCH 22 |
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TIME |
TOPIC |
FUNCTION ROOM |
LEVEL |
7:00 a.m.–8:15 a.m. |
Breakfast |
Bristlecone Ballroom |
Level 1 |
8:30 a.m.–10:15 p.m. |
General Session |
Ironwood Ballroom |
Level 3 |
10:30 a.m.–4:20 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions |
Various |
Level 1 & 3 |
11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m. |
Lunch and Solutions Showcase |
Bristlecone Ballroom |
Level 1 |
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. |
Partner Celebration Event |
Ironwood Ballroom |
Level 3 |
JOIN MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS IN SUPPORTING SOLDIERS’ ANGELS:
This year's Charity is Soldiers’ Angels, a volunteer ‐ led 501(c)(3)
nonprofit with the mission to provide aid and comfort to the men and women of
the United States military and their families and to enable our volunteers to
improve the lives of a growing veteran population. Hygiene kits are always in
need for veteran patients in the VA Medical Centers and for homeless veterans.
As part of the Channel Partner Expo onsite registration, you will have an
opportunity to assemble hygiene kits for homeless or low income veterans to be
delivered locally in Las Vegas.
PARTICIPATE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN:
This year’s random drawing is based around your participation* in various
aspects of CPE. For each breakout session you attend, exhibitor
you visit during the Solutions Showcase and survey you submit through
the mobile app, you’ll receive an entry for a chance to win one of the fabulous
prizes we have for you this year:
• Grand Prize: | 2017 College Football Championship Game in Tampa, Florida |
• 1st Prize: | 4 Night/5 Day Trip to Cancun/Playa Del Carmen in a Luxury 4-Star All-Inclusive Resort |
• 2nd Prize: | Gift Card to use at any Four Seasons Resort in the domestic US |
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*Non-North American Partners, Solutions Showcase Exhibitors & MSI employees are not eligible.
TRANSPORTATION TO ARIA RESORT:
Economical options include taxis, Super Shuttle, and private sedan. Click here
for directions.
REGISTRATION & HOSPITALITY DESK HOURS:
The CPE Registration Desk, located on Level 1 in Pinyon Ballroom, will be open
at the following times for your convenience:
DATE |
HOURS |
Sunday, March 20 | 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Monday, March 21 | 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Tuesday, March 22 | 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
After checking into your hotel room, please stop by to pick up your name badge and event information. The desk will be staffed each day to answer any program related questions you may have.
INTERNET ACCESS:
Complimentary wi-fi will be available in your guest room and in the meeting
space for internet access from your computer or mobile phone.
SOCIAL MEDIA: JOIN THE CONVERSATION!
Don’t want to miss one magical social moment at #motocpe16? Then include
the official event hashtag - #motocpe16 in all of your social media
posts during the event and follow us on Facebook, Google+, Instagram, LinkedIn, Periscope, Twitter and YouTube to join the conversation.
Want to learn how to be a more effective seller with the help of social media? Then you’ll want to attend one of our sessions on Monday, March 21 at 1:30 p.m or Tuesday, March 22 at 2:30 p.m. with renowned LinkedIn expert, JD Gershbein. Visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdgershbein to connect with JD on LinkedIn.
IWCE INFORMATION:
If you indicated that you were interested in attending IWCE through the CPE
registration, you will receive an email from IWCE and
a confirmation sheet with a barcode to be used at IWCE ’s badge pickup counter
at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Click here for IWCE 2016 show hours.
WEATHER AND ATTIRE:
During your stay in Las Vegas, temperatures may reach a high of 70°F and an
average low of 50°F. For current weather conditions, please visit The
Weather Channel website. For business meetings and evening functions,
business casual attire (including slacks/skirts and polo style shirts) will be
appropriate. Bring a light jacket or sweater for cooler indoor or outdoor
temperatures.
LOCAL TIME:
Las Vegas is in the Pacific Standard Time Zone.
I look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas!
Sincerely,
Scott Adler
Vice President
North America Commercial Markets and Channel Sales