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Individuals are responsible for completing the hotel reservations on their own [here](https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1684325793737&key=GRP&app=resvlink). Guests are also responsible for additional nights, parking, and incidentals. Lodging will be secured by each registrant who would be responsible for a no-show and cancellations; therefore, a valid credit card is required during the reservation process. After the great success of last year’s partner summit, we are excited to announce that this year’s Ribbon EMEA Partner Summit 2023 will take place in the beautiful city of Lisbon on September 13th - 14th. [Registration](https://learn.rbbn.com/partnersummit23#register) is NOW CLOSED! Questions? Please contact us at [events@rbbn.com.](mailto:events@rbbn.com)   #### WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE SUMMIT? This year's Ribbon event will feature two simultaneous learning tracks for both our Cloud & Edge Communications and IP Optical partners. Please join us for strategy updates hosted by Ribbon's leadership, followed by breakout & training sessions presented by our expert team including live demonstrations, detailed briefings from the industry’s leading UCaaS providers, & our partner awards all wrapped up with a special group dinner. ​ We look forward to sharing our future plans with you & continuing to add value to your business. ​ Please be sure to bookmark this page for event & agenda updates.    ![emea-summit-highlight-03-03](https://learn.rbbn.com/hubfs/emea-summit-highlight-03-03.png "emea-summit-highlight-03-03") ### Learn More Event Date: **September 13-14, 2022** Location: Lisbon, Portugal Hotel: [Sheraton Lisboa Hotel & Spa](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/lissi-sheraton-lisboa-hotel-and-spa/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0) ## EMEA Partner Summit 2023 Agenda ### Wednesday, September 13th (Subject to Change) | 7:00 | Breakfast (Included in room rate) | | | --- | --- | --- | | 8:00 | Registration - Location: White Plains PreFunction Area | | | 9:30 | Welcome & Introductions - White Plains 4 & 5 | | | 9:45 | Ribbon Executive Update - White Plains 4 & 5 | | | 10:30 | Coffee Break & Demos - Springfield 1 & 2 and White Plains 1 & 2 | | | | ### Cloud & Edge Breakouts White Plains 4 & 5 | ### IP Optical Breakouts ### White Plains 3 | | 10:45 | Cloud & Edge:  A Winning Formula ~ 15 min Market Perspective: Empowering Cloud  ~ 30 min  Cloud & Edge Voice Product Strategy & Roadmap ~45 min | IP & Packet Evolution: NPT ~ 45 min   Connecting the World with Light: Apollo ~ 45 min | | 12:15 | Lunch - New Orleans 2&3 Demos - Springfield 1 & 2 and White Plains 1 & 2 | | | | ### Cloud & Edge Breakouts White Plains 4 & 5 | ### IP Optical Breakouts ### White Plains 3 | | 13:30 | Cisco Webex, the Calling Opportunity ~ 15 min Ribbon aaS, Positioning to Win ~ 30 min Differentiating Using Analytics  ~ 45 min | Optical Networking: Applications & Use Cases ~ 30 min Rail Evolution: Accelerating the Digital Journey ~ 40 min Service Providers as Partners ~ 30 min | | 15:00 | Coffee Break & Demos - Springfield 1&2 and White Plains 1 & 2 | | | | ### Cloud & Edge Breakouts White Plains 4 & 5 | ### IP Optical Breakouts ### White Plains 3 | | 15:30 | Microsoft: Scaling Through Partners ~ 45 min SwitchConnect: Making the Jump From Reseller to Cloud Provider ~30 min AURA: Staying Relevant in a Cloud World ~ 30 min End of Day Close (interactive discussions) ~ 15 min   Meet the Cloud & Edge Experts, Visit the Demos ~ 30 min | Practical Automation is the Key ~ 30 min   IP WAVE VIRTUAL LIVE DEMO ~ 45 min   End of Day Close (interactive discussion) ~ 45 min   Meet the IP Optical Experts, Visit Demos ~ 45 min | | 19:30 - 23:00 | Award Ceremony & Dinner Panorama Restaurant Sheraton Lisboa 26th Floor | | ### Thursday, September 14th (Subject to Change) | 8:00 | Breakfast, Registration & Demo Area Opens | | | --- | --- | --- | | | ### Cloud & Edge Breakouts White Plains 4 & 5 | ### IP Optical Breakouts White Plains 3 | | 9:30 | Mida - Safety first: Here's why to choose a Compliance Recorder Shaping the Future of Hybrid Working | Making Cities and Municipalities Smart: Next Generation IP Optical Transport  Making Utilities Smart: Risk-Free Modernization | | 10:30 | Coffee Break & Demos - Springfield 1 & 2 and White Plains 1 & 2 | | | 11:00 | Enterprise Partner Propositions | Defense: Be the Digital Transformation Agent | | 11:45 | Event Closing - White Plains 4 & 5 | | | 12:15 - 13:00 | Buffet Lunch - New Orleans 2 & 3 Demos - Springfield 1 & 2 and White Plains 1 & 2 | | ### EMEA Partner Summit 2023 Venue Sheraton Lisboa Hotel & Spa Rua Latino Coelho, 1, Lisbon, Portugal, 1069 Tel: +351 213-120000   **Lisbon Airport** - Distance From Property: 6 KM Phone Number: +351 -218 413 700 | [Visit Website](https://www.aeroportolisboa.pt/en)   **Other Transportation** Bus Station: [Terminal](https://rede-expressos.pt/pt)[Rodoviário](https://rede-expressos.pt/pt)[de](https://rede-expressos.pt/pt)[Sete](https://rede-expressos.pt/pt)[Rios](https://rede-expressos.pt/pt) Subway Station: [Picoas](https://www.metrolisboa.pt/) Train Station: [Santa](https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/pt)[Apolónia](https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/pt)or [Sete](https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/pt)[Rios](https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/pt) ![ribbon\_logo\_white](https://learn.rbbn.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Graphics/Logos/Ribbon%20Logos/ribbon_logo_white.png?width=200&name=ribbon_logo_white.png "ribbon_logo_white") **Questions?** [events@rbbn.com](mailto:events@rbbn.com) ![stage-logo](https://19808513.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/19808513/stage-demo/stage-logo-white.svg "stage-logo") Stage is a free entertainment theme for HubSpot and will always stay so. 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