- Gain insights into major trends and advancements in cloud communications technology.
- Enjoy networking at the C-level and VP-level with potential partners, clients, analysts, investors, and collaborators.
- Learn how to drive innovation, efficiency, and organizational success for your business.
Exclusive Industry Insights
The CCA Summit Experience
- Engage more dynamically in discussions that encourage audience participation.
- Connect with an unprecedented number of analysts and financial investors.
- Soak up the sun at our exquisite venue on the ocean shores of Cascais, Portugal.
Clark Peterson
CCA
Chairman
Clark has been successful in building national and global businesses in the software, wireline, wireless, Voice, Data, and Cloud industries and part of successful IPO's with three worldwide businesses.
Joe Marion
CCA
President
Focusing on helping technology resellers, communications, service providers and ITAD firms learn, grow and network with each other, worldwide.
Abel Aguiar
Microsoft
Executive Director Partner Channel
Abel is the Executive Director for Partners and Channel and a member of the Leadership Team at Microsoft Portugal, responsible for the acquisition, skilling, development and go to market of Microsoft partners. With more than 25 years of professional experience in Board level and Management positions, with a strong focus on the Information Technology and Telecommunications area.
Anand Buch
Crexendo
Chief Strategy Officer
Anand co-founded NetSapiens in 2002. Today, as CSO of Crexendo and GM of the Software Division, he leverages his multi-disciplinary experience in business and technology to guide the conception, realization, and delivery of new solutions to the marketplace.
Andrew Bale
Wavecrest
CEO
Andrew is a veteran of the communications industry, having led companies in data communications, voice and mobile. He has a deep understanding of product and innovation, and leads his companies to innovate across technology, process and commercials. He believes strongly in leading empowered teams from the front.
Bertrand Pourcelot
Enreach for Service Providers
CEO
Bertrand has more than 10 years experience in software development within mission-critical environments such as Space and Defense, and 23 years experience in the Hosted VoIP and Cloud Communication sector, where he led the strategy and development of the Istra platform (now Enreach UP) at Centile before it was acquired by Enreach in 2018.
Cedric Gonin
Orange
API Program Business Strategy and Channel Management Director
Cedric is in charge of business strategy and channel management with Orange Group API program. He was previously VP Global Business Support and Senior Marketing Director for Mobile Services at Orange International Carriers covering wholesale activities for International Mobiles services for roaming and interconnect from 2014 to 2022.
Dave Michels
TalkingPointz
Lead Analyst
Dave is a passionate advocate for enterprise communications, specializing in industry analysis, end-user strategy, procurement, and overall business communications.
Filipe Leitão
RingCentral
GSP Sales Engineering Manager
Filipe supports strategic Global Service Providers across EMEA as a Sales Engineering Manager at RingCentral for UCaaS , CCaaS and AI-centric solutions. Prior to that role, he spent all his life digitalising telco services, from backend mobile core to front-end CPaaS APIs, over multiple roles across multiple organisations like Portugal Telecom, Ericsson, NEC or 8x8.
Jamie Hill
Zoom
Global Head of UCaaS
Jamie has over 24 years of experience in the UC and Collaboration industry and currently leads the global UCaaS practice at Zoom. Having spent 20 years at Cisco, and 4 years at Zoom, Jamie is passionate about technology and dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in the field of Unified Communications.
Jason Gilligan
Zoom
Head of Zoom Strategic Business Development
Currently, Jason serves as the Head of Strategic Business Development at Zoom. Prior to his role at Zoom, he was a Global Partner Executive at DXC Technology, and for nearly twenty years, he held various roles within Sales and Engineering at BT (British Telecom).
Juan Cacace
Access Partnership
Director, Government Affairs
Juan engages with governments at the national, regional and international levels in the fields of digital technology and telecommunications regulations. He leads a Team that obtains regulatory market access for new digital technologies worldwide, by helping companies to comply with regulations as well as to obtain licenses and permits for their products and services.
Lee Essex
Tango Networks
SVP Global Sales and Marketing
Lee reflects on a two-decade Telecom career that has seen him leading both Sales and Product teams. Lee is a long-term thinker and is committed to cultivating enduring partnerships that are based around the use of innovative technology as tools for problem-solving approaches for customers.
Lee Turner
Gamma
Head of Industry Engagement and Regulatory Affairs
Mark Herbert
Dstny
Head of Partner Innovation
Mark is the Chief Partner Evangelist at Dstny for Service Providers, a leading technology vendor in the B2B SaaS industry. With over 40 years of experience in the IT industry, Mark has driven product strategy and market growth for top communication service providers.
Matt Siemens
NUSO
CEO
Matt is the CEO of NUSO and serves on its Board of Directors. Matt’s career spans over 25 years of managing technology-focused sales, marketing, and technical teams. He leads the strategic vision and culture at NUSO to deliver value for its partners and customers by innovating advanced business communications technologies.
Matt Townend
Cavell Group
Director
Matthew has always been involved in emerging technology markets, from the start of his career when he launched the first magazine about internet & then worked for the first major provider PIPEX, to more recently where he is seen as one of the thought leaders in the IP Comms and Cloud Communications Market.
Philippe Millet
i3 Forum
Founder
Philippe is the Founder and Chair of the i3Forum, an organization of the international communications industry that he created in 2008 to foster collaboration in the ecosystem. He also led the creation of One Consortium to restore trust in international communications, in 2024, and sits on the Leardership Council of that new organization.
Rob Kurver
CPaaS Acceleration Alliance
Founding Partner
Rob is an entrepreneur and telecom innovator. He has built his career on challenging the status quo in telecommunications. With a history of founding and scaling businesses as well as advising and guiding corporates, his expertise spans telco innovation, international business development, and forging strategic partnerships.
Rui Gil
Intermedia
Vice President of Engineering
Rui leads Intermedia’s engineering efforts as Vice President of Engineering, overseeing the development of the company’s CCaaS and Artificial Intelligence platforms. Since joining Intermedia, Rui has been focused in advancing the company’s product offerings in these critical areas.
Tonny Siemons
Enreach
Business Development Cloud IT
More then 20 years Tonny was involved in the start up of companies always with a link to technology and finance. Innovation and business development give him a lot of energy and helps him wake up in the morning. Tonny is obsessed by how cloud technology will change our way of doing business.
Xavi Casajoana
Gamma Comunicaciones
Managing Director
In February 2003, Xavi co-founded VozTelecom, and as General Manager, he led the team, product, and market development, taking the company public in 2016 (MAB). In April 2020, the company became a 100% subsidiary of Gamma Communications, and he has continued in the role of Country Manager for Spain to the present day.
8:00am
Breakfast
Location: Palácio Estoril Hotel /Europa Room
8:45am
Welcome and Overview!
Location: Palácio Estoril Hotel / Park Suite
Clark Peterson
CCA
| Chairman
9:00am
AI in Communications: Redefining Connections
This session delves into the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence on communication. Participants explore how AI technologies are revolutionizing various aspects of communication, from chatbots to natural language processing, and how organizations can leverage these advancements to enhance customer engagement and streamline operations.
Moderator: Clark Peterson
Location: Palácio Estoril Hotel / Park Suite
Clark Peterson
CCA
| Chairman
Jason Gilligan
Zoom
| Head of Zoom Strategic Business Development
Tonny Siemons
Enreach
| Business Development Cloud IT
10:00am
Cloud Service Provider Trends
This session explores the latest developments in messaging, video conferencing, and collaboration tools. Participants discuss emerging trends shaping the future of communication technology.
Moderator: Dave Michels
Location: Palácio Estoril Hotel / Park Suite
Anand Buch
Crexendo
| Chief Strategy Officer
Dave Michels
TalkingPointz
| Lead Analyst
Rui Gil
Intermedia
| Vice President of Engineering
Xavi Casajoana
Gamma Comunicaciones
| Managing Director
10:45am
Break
11:15am
What Matters in Enterprise Comms
In 2024, enterprise communications are undergoing significant transformations driven by advancements in technology, changing workforce dynamics, and evolving business needs. Hear the key trends shaping the landscape.
Location: Palácio Estoril Hotel / Park Suite
Dave Michels
TalkingPointz
| Lead Analyst
12:30pm
Feast & Exchange: Networking Over Lunch
Location: Palácio Estoril Hotel / Atlantic Room
1:45pm
Navigating the Journey
Take your business in a new direction with some deep knowledge of the communications market. Turn your ideas into action with the insight you will gain from this session.
Location: Palácio Estoril Hotel / Park Suite
Matt Townend
Cavell Group
| Director
2:30pm
Inside Microsoft: Powering Communication Platforms
This session provides an inside look into the Microsoft ecosystem and its impact on communication platforms. Participants learn about Microsoft's suite of products and services, including Teams, Azure, and Dynamics 365, and how they are empowering organizations to collaborate more effectively and deliver innovative communication solutions.
Location: Palácio Estoril Hotel / Park Suite
Abel Aguiar
Microsoft
| Executive Director Partner Channel
3:15pm
Cloud Communication's Role in Shaping Mobility
This session focuses on the transformative role of mobile phones in communication. Topics include mobile communication trends, such as messaging apps, mobile internet usage patterns, and the impact of smartphones on consumer behavior and business strategies.
Moderator: Dave Michels
Location: Palácio Estoril Hotel / Park Suite
Bertrand Pourcelot
Enreach for Service Providers
| CEO
Dave Michels
TalkingPointz
| Lead Analyst
Filipe Leitão
RingCentral
| GSP Sales Engineering Manager
Lee Essex
Tango Networks
| SVP Global Sales and Marketing
Mark Herbert
Dstny
| Head of Partner Innovation
4:00pm
Afternoon in Cascais
7:00pm - 10:30pm
Dining Dialogue: Evening of Connection and Conversation
Location:
Restaurante Visconde da Luz
R. Visc. Luz 25, 2750-285
Cascais, Portugal
+351 21 484 7410
8:00am
Breakfast
Location: Palácio Estoril Hotel / Europa Room
9:00am
The Platform Dilemma: Build, Buy, Resell, and How to Harness the Latest Platform Options to Drive Revenue Most Efficiently
Hear from the top platform providers like Cisco, Microsoft, (European platform), to understand the options of using their platforms to keep up with the speed of change in the market vs building and maintaining your own platform.
Moderator: Matt Townend
Location: Palácio Estoril Hotel / Park Suite
Abel Aguiar
Microsoft
| Executive Director Partner Channel
Bertrand Pourcelot
Enreach for Service Providers
| CEO
Cedric Gonin
Orange
| API Program Business Strategy and Channel Management Director
Jamie Hill
Zoom
| Global Head of UCaaS
Matt Townend
Cavell Group
| Director
10:00am
Building Trust: The Backbone of the Effective Communication
Addressing the crucial element of trust in digital communication networks, this session examines strategies for building and maintaining trust among users and stakeholders.
Moderator: Joe Marion
Location: Palácio Estoril Hotel / Park Suite
Andrew Bale
Wavecrest
| CEO
Joe Marion
CCA
| President
Juan Cacace
Access Partnership
| Director, Government Affairs
Lee Turner
Gamma
| Head of Industry Engagement and Regulatory Affairs
Philippe Millet
i3 Forum
| Founder
10:45am
Enabling CCaaS Sales Revenue with CPaaS
Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring experts from Zoom, Enreach, NUSO, and more as we explore the evolving landscape of cloud communications. We'll delve into the role of CPaaS in transforming contact centers and customer experiences through programmable communications. Learn about the importance of APIs and how these innovations are becoming essential components in the modern communications mix. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from leading voices in the industry about the future of CX and cloud communications.
Moderator: Rob Kurver
Location: Palácio Estoril Hotel / Park Suite
Jamie Hill
Zoom
| Global Head of UCaaS
Matt Siemens
NUSO
| CEO
Rob Kurver
CPaaS Acceleration Alliance
| Founding Partner
Tonny Siemons
Enreach
| Business Development Cloud IT
11:30am
Open Forum & Event Wrap-Up
Location: Palácio Estoril Hotel / Park Suite
Clark Peterson
CCA
| Chairman
Joe Marion
CCA
| President
12:30pm
Networking Luncheon: Opportunities Over Lunch
Location: Palácio Estoril Hotel / Atlantic Room
1:00pm