AscdiNatd Kicks Off USA Fall Conference

SAN FRANCISCO - Sept. 12, 2013 - PRLog -- Annual Event to be Held October 9-11 in Washington, D.C.

Delray, Florida—September 10, 2013—The Association of Service and Computer Dealers International and the North American Association of Telecommunications Dealers (AscdiNatd (http://www.ascdi.com/asna/default.aspx)), a worldwide association promoting independent IT and telecom resellers, today officially opened registration for its annual USA Fall Conference (http://www.ascdimeetings.com/washington2013.htm) taking place in Washington, D.C. on October 9-11, 2013 at the Grand Hyatt, Washington.

AscdiNatd’s USA Fall Conference is a three-day event for both member and non-member companies who provide technology solutions, technical support, and other value-added services to the business community. The event will feature important updates and discussions on the latest trends, developments and government policies affecting the industry, including the latest on AscdiNatd’s own legislative agenda. Special industry speakers include:

·          Doug Kari, EVP, Chief Legal Officer and principal at Arbitech, LLC

·          Andrew Shore, AscdiNatd Legislative Advisor

·          Judy Boysha, Branch Chief, US General Services Administration

·          Linda Demmler, VP, IBM Global Financing, Global Asset Recovery Services, North America

·          Romano Ninassi, Channel Sales Specialist, HP Networking

·          Gilbert Lee Sandler, Founding Member, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. & Travis Trade Advisory Services

·          Keith Gregory, Snell & Wilmer

·          Neil Vill, President & CEO, World Data Products, Inc.

Other conference highlights include:

·          The opportunity to participate in manufacturer-specific roundtable sessions

·          Time to network with IT and telecom resellers

·          Complimentary dinner at the Smithsonian Portrait Gallery

·          Complimentary cocktail reception at Bobby Van’s Steakhouse

·          Table top demonstrations from exhibiting tech service companies

·          Orientation cocktail reception for new members

·          Silent charity auction for UCONN Newton Memorial Fund

“The purpose of AscdiNatd is to promote a viable and independent IT and telecom reseller industry,” said Joe Marion, President of the AscdiNatd. “It is with that same spirit of education and collaboration that we have organized the USA Fall Conference, where attendees can meet to exchange ideas and learn how to further promote legislation that encourages free markets.”

Exhibiting and other sponsors include: ASVIDA Asia Pte, ComputerPlus Sales & Services, Cybernetics, D&S Communications, Solid Systems, Somerset Technology Sales, TERiX Computer Service, Trident Computer Resources, Midland Information Systems, Inc., and the AscdiNatd Equipment Trading Network.

To register and for more information, please visit: http://www.ascdimeetings.com/washington2013.htm

About AscdiNatd

The Association of Service and Computer Dealers International and the North American Association of Telecommunications Dealers (AscdiNatd (http://www.ascdi.com/asna/default.aspx)) were founded in the 1980's as worldwide, nonprofit organizations, made up of companies who provide technology business solutions, technical support and value added services to the business community. In 2012, the two merged into one organization called AscdiNatd.™ AscdiNatd provides members with access to the right kind of information, resources, business leaders and opportunities to help them continue to grow their businesses. AscdiNatd represents its members through promotion and enforcement of professional business practices and by providing information, services and education to its members, the industry and the public.