SpeechTEK 2007
August 20-23, 2007 • New York Marriott Marquis • New York, NY |
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The speech industry is at a tipping point. Speech
technology companies are consolidating and differentiating
themselves from each other. How will this affect speech
technology consumers? SpeechTEK 2007 is where you can
meet the key players in this rapidly changing environment and
find out firsthand about current products and future directions.
The way we use our phones is at a tipping point.
Today we use our telephones, especially mobile phones, as a
continuous source of information and a pathway to perform
transactions at any time of day or night - at our convenience. SpeechTEK 2007 is the best source for expert perspective and
in-depth analysis of the changing use of telephones and
speech technology and what this means to your business.
Organizations deploying speech technology are
also at a tipping point. Should you replace touchtone
technology with speech recognition? Should you switch to the
new IP protocols, or adopt automated call routing and speaker
verification technologies? How will these technologies affect
your call center and your customers? Make your own
informed decisions based on SpeechTEK sessions devoted to
these topics.
In today's competitive environment, successful businesses need to
understand what opportunities speech technology offers, and
more importantly, how to harness those opportunities. At
SpeechTEK 2007, you'll hear from real speech consumers who
have deployed speech to provide better service to their
customers and to generate revenue to improve their bottom line.
We look forward to talking with you at SpeechTEK 2007 and hope you
find the conference sessions and speakers worthwhile. Please
be sure to fill out the evaluation forms and tell us what you
think about SpeechTEK 2007 and how we can make it bigger
and better for next year.
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Conference Overview
| Don't forget to visit the destinationCRM 2007 Exhibit Showcase
This year's SpeechTEK 2007 conference is
co-located with destinationCRM 2007,
featuring the latest in customer
relationship management, sales
management, and call center
management tools and solutions.
Find out how the latest tools and solutions
are transforming the way we do business.
All SpeechTEK 2007 attendees are invited
to visit the destinationCRM Showcase at
no additional charge.
Showcase hours are as follows:
Tuesday, August 21
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 22
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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| Exhibit Hall Hours |
| Monday, August 20 |
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Grand Opening Reception |
| Tuesday, August 21 |
10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, August 22 |
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
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| Registration Desk Hours |
| Sunday, August 19 |
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Monday, August 20 |
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, August 21 |
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, August 22 |
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, August 23 |
8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
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Evening Receptions
SpeechTEK invites attendees with a Bronze Pass or above to a
Welcome Reception held Monday evening in the Exhibit Hall
from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. as well as the Tuesday evening
reception from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on the 9th floor. Mingle
with exhibitors, speakers, and conference attendees while
enjoying a glass of wine and light hors d'oeuvres.
CD-ROMs
Most sessions are being recorded and CD-ROMs may be
purchased at the conference. Visit the Digital Record table
located on the 5th floor for more information or visit
www.digitalrecord.org.
Press Room/Media Center sponsored by 
A press area will be available on the 5th floor Monday from
9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.,
and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Presentation Links
Get access to many PowerPoint presentations and Web sites
used in conjunction with the SpeechTEK 2007 sessions! Links
will be posted on the SpeechTEK.com web site soon after the
conference.
Continental Breakfast & Coffee Breaks
A continental breakfast will be provided for conference
attendees each morning from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. before
the keynote session. Additional coffee breaks will take place
each morning and afternoon. Please check the schedule for
exact times and locations.
Speech Technology Magazine
Awards Luncheon
Join the editors of Speech Technology magazine on
Wednesday from 12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Broadway
Ballroom as they present the first annual Speech Industry
Awards to leading technology vendors, customers who have
shown impressive gains with their speech technology
implementation, and influential individuals who are moving
the industry forward.
Idea Markets
Plan your schedule to join a group of colleagues for breakfast
at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings for an "Idea
Market" session. Idea Markets are highly interactive, casual,
collaborative conversations about burning questions in speech
technology or VUI design, or gatherings of people working in
market segments with common questions and interests.
E-Mail Stations
E-mail stations will be open in the Exhibit Hall during regular
exhibit hours for attendees to check their e-mail.
Why should YOU attend SpeechTEK 2007?
- You need to keep up with a fast-changing industry: Speech technology is undergoing massive and rapid change - constantly. New products, new services, new players. The SpeechTEK 2007 agenda provides a unique opportunity for you to hear from industry experts and how they manage change.
- Your time is important: SpeechTEK 2007 was designed with YOU in mind. SpeechTEK presents relevant and reliable information to help you make the most informed decision possible for your organization.
- Learn from the experts: Leading experts and technical specialists comprise the speakers and moderators for SpeechTEK 2007. Get your questions answered about products, services and companies all in one place.
- Hear from organizations who have implemented speech: Learn how they overcame obstacles, and designed the perfect speech system for their organization.
- Cut through the hype: SpeechTEK sessions don't advocate one product or service over another. We work hard to ensure quality presentations and an all-points-of view look at the topics.
- Network with your peers: Events afford a wonderful opportunity to mingle and network with your peers, in a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere.
- Proven event: SpeechTEK has been the window to the future of speech technology for 12 years, where you can experience education and innovation in action.
- All the players in one place: At SpeechTEK 2007, over 100 exhibitors will represent the leaders in speech technologies. The exhibit space will be packed with product demonstrations and vendors, so that you can meet with these leaders and witness first-hand the power that speech can bring to your business.
- Speech technologies impact the world: Speech technologies have enormous potential to empower your organizations communications environment. From improving customer service to empowering workers to enhancing devices to increasing productivity, speech technologies have the potential to offer unlimited opportunities for organizations worldwide.
Who should attend SpeechTEK 2007?
- C-Level Executives
- Enterprise IT Decision Makers
- Telecom IT Decision Makers
- Customer Service Managers
- Call Center Professionals
- Speech Programmers/Developers
- Marketing Executives
- Voice User interface Designers
- Consumer Electronics Designers
- Internet Services Strategists
- Anyone Wishing to Learn More About Speech Technologies