What to Do on Tuesday at Breakaway

In Washington, D.C. for Breakaway and need to set your agenda?  Check out our list of the top five events you shouldn’t miss on Tuesday:

1. Opening Keynote at 9:00 a.m. in the International Ballroom Center: Hear about the state of the industry from CompTIA and learn how to “Make it Happen” from noted author Peter Sheahan.


2. Lunch Choices at Noon in the International Ballroom Center: Choose from three different networking and learning opportunities during lunch.  Meet with CompTIA’s top analysts, attend our Breakaway book club with keynoter Peter Sheahan, or simply network with your peers.


3. Distributor Power Panel at 2:30 p.m. in the Georgetown Room: The partner-distributor relationship is evolving. Learn about some of the unique offerings distributors are developing to add value for solutions providers.


4. Technology Vendor Fair from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in Columbia Hall: Find new products and services and meet new potential partners from more than 160 exhibitors.  Plus play tag and win.  Visit booths in the Technology Vendor Fair to earn tag points and win great prizes.


5. Night at the Newseum from 6:30-10:00 p.m.: Don’t miss this memorable night of food and drink, networking, plus five centuries of history combined with up-to-the-second technology. The Newseum is filled with hands-on exhibits that take you behind the scenes of the world’s most significant news-making moments and you’ll experience one of the most breathtaking views of the U.S. Capitol. Transportation will depart from the Breakaway registration area near the Technology Vendor Fair at 6:30 p.m.

And for vendors and distributors, have breakfast during our membership forum on Tuesday morning. From 8:00- 9:00 a.m. in the Gunston West Room at the Washington Hilton, meet with Nancy Hammervik, senior vice president of industry relations at CompTIA, and network with other vendors and distributors.  Learn about CompTIA member benefits such as free market research and live channel training courses for you and your partners.  CompTIA membership includes the right resources to help you to build new market strategies, channel programs and a network of qualified partners.

For solution providers, have breakfast with Jill Kerr, vice president of membership at CompTIA, from 8:00-9:00 a.m. in the Cardozo Room on Tuesday. In our member orientation, hear about new benefits and resources to grow your business, plus how to leverage our channel education to train your staff.