International Guests

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the process to apply for a Visa?
2. How do I request an invitation letter?
3. Who do I contact if I would like to organize a delegation to visit from my country?
4. Who attends CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment?
5. Who will be exhibiting at CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2008?
6. If I am interested in exhibiting who do I contact?

 

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What is the process to apply for a Visa?

The following is from the U.S. Department of State's website:  

• "Recently, the U.S. has updated its visa policies to increase security for our citizens and visitors. It will likely take you longer to get a visa than it used to, and you will find that a few new security measures have been put into place.
• For details that may apply specifically to your country, see information posted by your nearest consulate or embassy.
• While individual differences may differ slightly, here are the basic steps you should follow and what you can expect throughout the process:
  A step-by-step outline of U.S. Visa application procedures "

To estimate how long you will have to wait to get an interview appointment to apply for a visa, please go to the Visa Wait Time website.

More information on the Visa process and a glossary of related-terms

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How do I request an invitation letter?

Please note that letters are processed every Wednesday. Your invitation letter will be sent in PDF format to the email address provided in the form.

Click here to complete the invitation request form.

If you need to receive a hard copy, it can be faxed to your attention or delivered via mail. International mail delivery may take 6-8 weeks. If you wish to expedite mail delivery, please provide your company's account number for FedEx or DHL.

The last day to request an invitation for CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2008 is August 29, 2008.

If you have any questions or if you would like to request a hard copy of your letter, please contact Sarah Bublitz at sbublitz@ctia.org.

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Who do I contact if I would like to organize a delegation to visit from my country?

Information coming soon!

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Who attends CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment?

Industry and Business Segments	Professionals
Application Developers Carriers Content Providers Enterprise Entertainment Financial Gaming Government Healthcare Higher Education Military	Business Development CIOs, CTOs, CEOs Engineers IT Professionals and Project Leaders New Media Directors Programmers and Developers Sales and Marketing Technology Buyers

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Who will be exhibiting at CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2008?

Companies showcasing the latest in enterprise solutions and mobile entertainment offerings, such as systems integrators, developers, content owners, network providers, M2M, software, hardware and handset manufacturers, solutions providers service providers.

Just a sample of companies that attend:

• Enterprise
  General Electric, Target, UPS, Lockheed Martin, Ingram Micro, Best Buy, Anheuser-Busch, Inc., Caterpillar, Volkswagen of America.
• Entertainment
  ESPN, FOX Interactive Media, EA, EMI, Paramount Pictures, Sony Music Pictures, BET, NBC Universal, VIVENDI, Walt Disney Company, MTV Networks, Warner Music Group.
• Financial and Venture Capital
  Citigroup, Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo, Wachovia, Lehman Bothers, American Express, Countrywide Financial, Credit Suisse, Visa USA.
• Government Agencies
  Department Secretary of Defense Networks, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration, US Department of Transportation, County of Sonoma, NASA.
• Healthcare
  Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Emory Healthcare, National Institutes of Health, UCSF Department of Medicine, CA Department of Public Health.

 

Click here for our Exhibitor Floor highlights and check back regularly for updates.

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If I am interested in exhibiting who do I contact?

Companies A-L: Mike Greeson Sr. Account Executive mgreeson@ctia.org (202) 736-3682

Companies M-Z: Karen Leon Account Executive kleon@ctia.org (202) 736-3887

General Sales Inquiries: Tripp Taylor Director, Sales ttaylor@ctia.org (202) 736-3895

Meeting Rooms: Bonnie Knight Director, Membership bknight@ctia.org (202) 736-3664

 

CTIA—The Wireless Association® has partnered with Freeman to offer a new service for our international exhibitors that provides quick interpretation and translation in 150 languages.  This service will not only interpret for us on a three-way conversation, but also translate emails from customers.  To access this service you may contact Freeman Anaheim Exhibitor Services at (714) 254-3400 or Freeman's Customer Support Center at 888-508-5054.

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