At DTW Ignite you’ll join telco and tech experts to collaborate, innovate and grow our AI-enabled future together.

Our agenda offers three pathways that each focus on an industry mission vital for bringing the industry back to growth:

• Composable IT & Ecosystems: See how TM Forum members are using AI-ready, composable software to deliver a step change in business simplicity, velocity, partner-ability, customer experience and operating costs.

• Autonomous Networks: Learn more about and co-create groundbreaking solutions to network challenges​ powered by end-to-end autonomous operations, AI-driven automation, and intent-based networking.

• AI & Data: Explore real use-cases and unlock the full potential of AI and data to drive operational efficiency, accelerate service innovation, and enable smarter, more agile business models.

DTW Ignite is an event unlike any other. Across each curated pathway you’ll find inspiring speakers, get hands-on with real-world use-cases in action, and tackle real challenges with real solutions.

We guarantee you’ll leave with new connections, practical insights, and blueprints for real change.

Find our more and register here: https://dtw.tmforum.org/

Post #1: [COMPANY] is proud to be [sponsoring OR exhibiting' at [TAG TM FORUM] #DTW25 Ignite. Register now and join us in Copenhagen from 17-19 June alongside some of the biggest names in the #connectivity industry. Learn more: https://dtw.tmforum.org/  

Post #2: Looking forward to [sponsoring OR exhibiting' at [TAG TM FORUM] #DTW25 Ignite. Will we see you there? Visit us at [BOOTH INFO] https://dtw.tmforum.org/  

Post #3: @COMPANY NAME will be at TM Forum's #DTW25 Ignite. Will you be attending? Come and find us there! https://dtw.tmforum.org/  

DTW Ignite 2025 is the ideal opportunity to generate media interest and headlines. In 2024, more than 20 leading industry journalists and 40 analysts attended the event.

If you have news planned, or if you’d like to discuss how you can use DTW Ignite 2025 as a media platform, your Sponsorship Manager can arrange a call with our communications team to discuss how we can amplify your reach to TM Forum's trusted community of industry leaders, decision makers, media and analysts.

Our dedicated media and analyst village also offers the ideal location for briefings. A meeting room is available to book for private briefings. Again, your sponsorship manager can help facilitate this.

As a sponsor, the pre-registered media and analyst list will be shared with you, including the contact details of those happy to be contacted ahead of the Summit.

To stand out in the crowd requires a combination of strategy, tactics and interpersonal skills, plus a significant amount of preparation. Below you'll find 24 tips to set your team up for success at DTW25 - Ignite. 

If you have any questions, contact expo@tmforum.org. 

Pre-event 

1. Identify your goals: What are you trying to achieve? Possible goals include increases in new leads and sales, increasing your brand visibility, expanding your social media network and even the creation of content for your long-term marketing activities.   

2. Read the exhibitor's service manual: It's full of valuable information to help ensure a stress-free show.  

3. Send the right individuals to the event and make sure they can deliver your elevator pitch (a 30-60 second overview of what your product/service does). 

Tip: Practice initial conversations with your team using different personas. Tailor the conversation based on the attendees’ challenges/needs.   

4. Plan an interactive experience at your booth to attract potential customers  

We are here to help you amplify that message. Let us know what your plans are. If approved, we will provide additional exposure for your brand by promoting your announcement/activities on webpages, social, emails to registered delegates and will share with our press and analysts in attendance.   

5. Create a clear target list of top prospects you want to meet at the show and book meetings beforehand   Tip: Use the event app to message attendees  

6. Let your customers know you’ll be exhibiting  

• Tip: Visit the marketing toolkit for support 
• Use Google Ads to let your customers know that you’ll be at the event 
• Post weekly on social media using the event hashtag #DTW25
• Update your email signature strip 
• Add the event to your upcoming events listing  

7. Have an "everything box" to keep at your booth with the following: pens, stapler, tape, paper clips, scissors, velcro, name tags, paper, business cards, hand sanitizer, mints/gum, etc.  

8. Order services ahead of time. Making deadlines = big savings.     Design the booth so visitors can navigate easily without feeling crowded. Keep the atmosphere intimate and remove any barriers between yourself and your audience. 

Get your tech set-up right.   Book/stand checklist:  

• Deliveries   
• On site storage  
• Electricity  
• Internet  
• Graphics  
• Furniture  
• Screens  
• Collateral racks or go green and have prominent QR codes for attendees to download further information   
• Lead retrieval

9. Utilize the press list to set up briefings and gain industry exposure. The list will be available in early September.  

10. Schedule a staff briefing with your onsite team to go over roles and responsibilities. 

11. Book hotel accommodation for your team and register your staff passes before arrival  

**DURING EVENT **

12. Staff your booth with enough people so that staffers DO get breaks. Consider having a schedule for each team member to attend sessions and network with fellow attendees.  

13. Make sure you and your staff download the event app prior to the event. 

14. Did you know all it takes is 3 seconds to make a good impression? Make sure to engage with visitors and be approachable. Everyone on your stand should be happy talking to visitors and starting conversations with passers-by.   

Follow the 80/20 rule when speaking with attendees: Listen 80% talk 20% - Those who listen are the most successful.  

15. Meet someone interesting? Schedule a meeting with them onsite.  

16. Be active on social media - have someone take photos/videos and post them on your company’s account using the event hashtag: #DTW25.

17. Have a smooth lead capture process. Click here for pricing and to order a license for the lead retrieval app.  

18. Hold a contest to reward the staffers who obtain the highest quantity of qualified leads.  

19. Go green! Attendees do notice if you are ecologically conscious. Find out how we're being more sustainable.   

20. Wear comfortable shoes and look after yourself.  

21. If you run into any issues, contact the TM Forum team immediately at expo@tmforum.org.

**POST EVENT **

22. Get leads into your CRM as quickly as possible and send a follow up email within 72 hours. Make sure to personalize these messages.  

23. Connect with the people you met on LinkedIn.  

24. Put prospects into your lead nurturing process. 

• All filming must be authorized by TM Forum prior to the event. Please reach out to your TM Forum Sponsorship Manager for permission and details of how to conduct the activity.
• All videography and photography operations cannot interfere with TM Forum sessions, activities, or visitor traffic. TM Forum reserves the right to determine the terms under which filming will be permitted, and the right to deny or revoke permission to film for any reason.
• TM Forum puts the experience and safety of our delegates and staff foremost. We reserve the right to reject and revoke requests that interfere with our delegate’s experience or unnecessarily burden TM Forum or venue and staff.

Please note: On the show floor, tripods, standing cameras, lights, standing microphones, chairs/seating arrangements, wiring, backdrops, or other stationary equipment are strictly prohibited.

Locations

• Filming in the TM Forum exhibition hall is allowed, but only inside a sponsor’s designated exhibition space and meeting room with the express permission of the sponsor. There will be no filming in the aisles, attendee lounges or any other public space in the exhibition hall.
• Filming is strictly prohibited in all conference sessions (Headliner, Spotlights, Breakfast & Lunch briefings, Summits, etc.).