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Date Event Location
April 9-11, 2006
Apex Canada -- It successfully marries foodservice buyers with the leading suppliers to deliver an important east coast event. Operating since 1954, this show contains everything from food to equipment and technology to smallwares, virtually anything found in a hospitality operation will be on display at the show.

In addition to the 350-booth event, ApEx has a number of features including complimentary industry specific seminars and Salut, a wine, beer and spirits tasting area. ApEx operates annually every spring to help industry operators understand business trends as well as introduces them to cost-saving products.

Halifax,
Canada

Feb 28, 2006
Techvibes Massive -- This spring join Techvibes.com, the BCTIA and leading-edge industry experts for a technology show you'll never forget!

EVENT FORMAT: Go big or go home is our motto. Within a 54,000 square foot, 5000+ attendeees, 175 exhibit booths, 25+ speakers and a 3-level facility, expect to see a variety of interactive activities.

Massive is a three part event that consists of a Tradeshow, Conference, and Networking where attendees are encouraged to explore, learn, and then connect with other business professionals.

Vancouver,
Canada

Feb 14-15, 2006
Hotel Association of Canada. As the hotel industry knows, perhaps better than all, of the many profound transformations taking place in the global economy; international issues, rapid technology change, the increased globalization of the consumer, changes to industrial and capital markets, growing international commerce and interdependence and shared global concerns.

The 2006 HAC Annual Conference & Trade Show is host to a dynamic exhibition featuring many successful suppliers to the hospitality industry. This coming year's exhibit area will be host to over 100 booths, spanning two rooms and featuring an innovating floor design.

Toronto,
Canada

Nov 28-29, 2005
Hospitality Trade Exposition 2005Hosted by the British Columbia & Yukon Hotels Association and the Alliance for Beverage Licensees and is held in conjunction with the BC Hospitality Industry Conference, this show is a must attend for managers and owners looking for new products and services and want to stay ahead of the competition.

With over 5,000 industry professionals, 300 exhibitors and 20 free industry seminars this show brings the best of the best together to do business. View thousands of products and services representing the highest quality and the hottest trends in products and services for every aspect of the hospitality industry.

Vancouver,
Canada

Oct 23-25, 2005
   
Speaking event
Wireless Industry Congress 2005WIC 2005 is a convergence of innovators, investors and industry, offering a unique opportunity to network and discuss emerging as well as future technologies, investment opportunities, and plans for infrastructure and service development . Such an event is certain to shape the wireless industry now and in the future. Ottawa,
Canada

Oct 16-18, 2005
   
HostEx is Canada’s largest hospitality trade show that combines restaurant and accommodation operators from across the country with the leading suppliers producing a dynamic once-a-year event. This national stage is an ideal environment to understand the key trends influencing consumer tastes that will attract more customers and operational efficiencies that reduce costs.

More than 9,900 foodservice professionals attend this show every October to participate in informative workshops and view more than 950 booths of food and beverage products, equipment, services and technology for Canada’s robust $47 billion dollar industry.

Toronto,
Canada

May 24, 2005
   
Speaking event
Wireless Connectivity World - Join Michael Kuhlmann as he speaks to WiCon in London on the topic of WiMax as it applies to the WISP market. Excel,
London

May 19, 2005


Sohoconnects - Join SOHO along with and expected attendance of over 200 business professionals, entrepreneurs and executives from small, medium and corporate size companies for an entertaining and interactive team building event. Get inspired...get motivated...valuable business networking and great prizes. DON'T MISS THIS SPECIAL INTERACTIVE EVENT... Caprice Nightclub
Vancouver

May 17, 2005


Techvibes - Networking & Technology Showcase Techvibes Unplugged is a fantastic networking event that brings business-minded people together to learn about new technologies, while building stronger industry relationships. The Techvibes flavor for fun creates a unique environment that is not only welcoming, but refreshingly entertaining. Employees, entrepreneurs, and executives alike attend these events to generate sales leads, recruit new employees, and stay informed on industry activity. Skybar
Vancouver

May 14-15, 2005
Choice Hotels International - Annual Convention Canada Day - As a new Choice Hotels Canada Endorsed Vendor, FatPort is thrilled to be attending so we may demonstrate how our high speed Internet access is the prefect fit for all Choice Hotel properties.

MGM Grand
Las Vegas

May 11, 2005


WiFi Meetup - is an excellent venue to meet WiFi enthusiasts, community networking efforts, and commercial interests. Join us for an informal evening, this month at the Whitespot at Georgia and Seymour. Free FatPort time included.

White Spot
Georgia & Seymour
Vancouver

May 1-2, 2005
Centrex 2005 - Manitoba's largest hospitality and food service trade show. With over 2500 attendees last year, FatPort is pleased to be showing our Wi-Fi solutions.

Winnipeg Convention
Centre

March 17, 2005


Sohoconnects - Focus on fun and business-to-business schmnoozing with a taste of great entertainment value, "SOHOCONNECTS" promises to offer a motivating experience along with excellent after-work networking, connecting you to business professionals and introduce you to business products and services for your business in a fun environment!

Make new contacts, build relationships, generate leads and referrals.

The Drum Cafe will provide an unforgettable, interactive experience to each attendee...one beat at a time!

SkyBAR,
Vancouver

Feb 19, 2005
Northern Voice is a community-based weblogging and personal publishing conference that will take place on Saturday, February 19, 2005 at UBC’s downtown campus. We are bringing together up to bloggers and blogging neophytes to:

  * Learn more about this emerging publishing medium
  * Exchange ideas about improving our weblogs
  * Meet each other in meatspace
  * Network, make new friends and influence people
  * Have an excuse for a party in the evening

Northern Voice was started by four six Vancouver bloggers with a passion for technology.

UBC Robson Square,
Vancouver

Feb 15-16, 2005
Hotel Association of Canada - Conference 2005
The 2005 HAC Annual Conference & Trade Show is host to a dynamic exhibition featuring many successful suppliers to the hospitality industry. This coming year's exhibit area will be host to over 100 booths, spanning two rooms and featuring an innovating floor design.

The hotel industry knows, perhaps better than all, of the many profound transformations taking place in the global economy; international issues, rapid technology change, the increased globalization of the consumer, changes to industrial and capital markets, growing international commerce and interdependence and shared global concerns.

Fairmont Royal York
Toronto

Nov 22-23, 2004
Hospitality Trade Exposition 2004
Hosted by the British Columbia & Yukon Hotels Association and the Alliance of Beverage Licensees and is held in conjunction with the BC Hospitality Industry Conference, this show is a must attend for managers and owners looking for new products and services and want to stay ahead of the competition.

With over 5,000 industry professionals, 300 exhibitors and 18 free industry seminars this show brings the best of the best together to do business. Held in conjunction with the BC Hospitality Industry Conference, this show is a must attend for managers and owners looking for new products and services and want to stay ahead of the competition.

Vancouver Convention
& Exhibition Centre, BC

Booth 1024
Nov 9-10, 2004
   
Speaking event
WiMAX Congress
Wimax will enable fast and less expensive backhaul connections for wirelene and wireless carriers and WISPs, which will drive the market for Hotzones and residential broadband services. Vp of Business Development, Michael Kuhlmann, will be speaking to WiMAX's potential ramifications on the HotSpot industry.
Santa Clara
Convention Centre, USA
Oct 26-27, 2004
   
Speaking event
WiFi Business Development Summit
No other event will give you such a rich combination of forward-looking presentations and pre-organised one-on-one meetings with your peers. For enterprise users of Wi-Fi and VoIP, the Summit will give you the industry and technology insights you need to plan your 3-year new tech strategy. For public Wi-Fi and VoIP players, the Summit will get you faster to market, with leading-edge ideas on new revenue streams and meetings with the partners you need in one place, at one time. Michael will be speaking on the expanding demand for VoIP in the WiFi market, using FatPort's mobitus division as a case study.
IBM Descartes Building
Paris, France
June 11-12, 2004
   
Canadian Coffee And Tea Expo 2004
The Canadian Coffee and Tea Expo 2004 is Canada's largest coffee and beverage trade show and educational forum. Sample the latest products, and learn about the latest innovations, trends, and opportunities.
Vancouver Trade
and Convention Centre
May 4-5, 2004
   
Speaking event
Expocomm North America 2004
EXPO COMM Canada Communications combines EXPO COMM Canada with the CWTA Communications event to showcase the complete spectrum of information and communications technology.

The industry's most strategic conference and exhibition for senior telecommunications, technology and business professionals, featuring industry panels, conference sessions and interactive exhibits focusing on innovation, mobility, messaging and entertainment.

Metro Toronto
Convention Centre,
Toronto
April 30, 2004


BCTIA Show your Stuff Mini Tradeshow
Come join us at BC’s premier technology community tradeshow. This is your chance to be seen by peers, investors, CEO’s, entrepreneurs and senior level members of the technology community. If you are committed to growing your business in BC and beyond, then come meet the movers and shakers that make BC a great place to build technology.
Epic Data
7280 River Road,
Richmond
April 22-23, 2004
   
Speaking event
Eyeforwireless 2004
EyeforWireless returns to discuss these Key issues: WiMAX will change broadband access beyond recognition, are you going to cash in or lose out? "Hotzones" of wireless access are getting ever larger, will they become a new competition to your business or a new business opportunity? When the VoIP boom meets ubiquitous wireless IP networks, will you be in the best position to profit from VoWLAN?
San Francisco, USA
April 6-7, 2004
   
Speaking event
WLAN Event
Supported by the biggest names in the industry – from Intel to HP, from BT to Nortel Networks – The Wireless LAN Event is the place to learn, network and do business if you're serious about wireless and mobility.
Olympia, London, UK
March 26, 2004
   
Speaking event
Tiecon Vancouver
TiEcon Vancouver – Canada’s premiere conference for technology entrepreneurs on Friday March 26, 2004 at the Hyatt Hotel in Vancouver. TiEcon will bring together participants in the major technology industry sectors including telecommunications, biotechnology, information technology, wireless and new power technologies as well as North American experts in venture capital, government policy, finance, and entrepreneurship. It is the forum for entrepreneurs and professionals at all stages of corporate development and the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Hyatt Regency,
Vancouver
March 16-18, 2004
   
Speaking event
Wi-Fi Planet Canada
The Wi-Fi Planet Conferences and Expos have become the definitive events of the Wi-Fi industry around the world. This coming March, the first Canadian show will be held in Toronto on March 16th-18th. Business leaders and IT professionals interested in Wi-Fi from Ontario's technology corridor will be joined by colleagues from Vancouver to Nova Scotia, as well as those from the United States.
Sheraton Centre
Hotel, Toronto
Mar 9, 2004

Techvibes
FatPort's rocking the house at the ASIExchange afterparty hosted by Techvibes at Skybar this year. Free Internet access for anyone that needs it - visit us at our booth for more details.
Skybar, Vancouver
Mar 9, 2004

ASI Exchange
FatPort is pleased to be providing free wireless Internet access and exhibiting at the ASI Exchange. This high-energy networking event brings together a diverse range of players in BC's advanced technology community to share ideas and information, learn about new innovations, and explore research, finance and other collaborative opportunities.
Plaza of Nations,
Vancouver
Mar 1-3, 2004
   
Speaking event


Wi-Fi Power 2004
Wi-FiPower 2004 will introduce you to the world of Wi-Fi and Wireless LANs - its growth and opportunity. It will address the challenges of the industry "head-on" and deliver a wealth of timely, practical and useful information. It will present thought-provoking ideas and will enable you to make sound business and technology decisions. The unmatched educational program will distinguish itself further, by focusing specifically on the drivers of this rapidly evolving industry in the Canadian marketplace.
Toronto
8:00-10:00am, Tuesday
Apr 8, 2002

Centrino Mobile Technology Presentation
The industry is being presented with a tremendous opportunity. A converged device...a computer that was designed to communicate...without wires. Learn about Centrino Mobile Technology from Intel Canada's Country Manager, Doug Cooper. Plus, meet the Intel Mobile Messengers and get your hands on the latest laptops powered by Intel Centrino mobile technology.
555 West Hastings
map
3:00-6:00pm, Thursday
Jan 16th, 2002

Grand Opening!
FatPort is opening the door to our brand-new retail location! We're inviting everyone we know - it should be quite a show. We'll be showcasing wireless solutions from a variety of vendors - and demonstrating our own highspeed wireless Internet access.
555 West Hastings
map
5:30-8:30pm, Tuesday
Nov 19th, 2002

Techvibes
FatPort is proud to be a part this premier networking event. Techvibes is a great networking opportunity, that just keeps on growing - and is starting to expand across the country. Come to the Urban Well Downtown (on Nelson between Howe and Hornby) on Tuesday, Nov 19th and say hi. See you there!
888 Nelson St
map
November 8-10, 2002

CoffeeFest 2002
Check out our exhibit at Booth 235 - and enter to win a free FatPoint Complete for your business! FatPort is an excellent way to drive new business to your location - and solidify the business you already have.
Washington State Convention & Trade Center

800 Convention Place,
Seattle, Washington
September 26
-October 11, 2002

Vancouver International Film Festival
FatPort is a proud sponsor of the Vancouver International Film Festival and is excited to provide free high speed wireless Internet access in the Granville 7 cinema, the VIFF ticket kiosk at Georgia and Granville, and the Crown Plaza Hotel VIP and media rooms. Festival staff will be able to provide patrons with up-to-the-minute scheduling information in cinema line-ups, and at the ticket kiosk using wireless-enabled devices.

To celebrate our 1st birthday, we gave away 2 free VIFF Gold Passes to FatPort customers.

Crowne Plaza Hotel Georgia

Georgia & Granville Ticket Kiosk

September 23-24, 2002

Wireless HotSpots Conference and Expo
Sean O'Mahony, FatPort CEO and Director of Pass-One is a featured speaker of the Wireless HotSpots Conference and Expo Wi-Fi event in San Jose this month. He will be speaking about Pass-One's solution to the the problems with roaming. Sean will talk about the value offered by Pass-One and why the industry needs an association that solves roaming related problems early in its development.
Wyndham Hotel,
San Jose
5:30-8:30pm, Tuesday
September 17, 2002

Techvibes
FatPort is doing things a little differently this time round. Check out the sea of red t-shirts! Everyone in a FatPort t-shirt won a prize. Techvibes is always a fun event. As a great networking opportunity, Techvibes just keeps on growing - and is starting to expand across the country. Come to the Urban Well Downtown (on Nelson between Howe and Hornby) on Tuesday, August 20th and say hi. See you there (get ready to win great stuff)!
888 Nelson St
map
10-2pm, Tuesday
& Thursday, Sept 10, 12
SFU Club Days
SFU, in partnership with the SFU MicroComputer store and Intel, have just opened a 100 Access Point Wireless network - and we're there to help promote wireless networking as the coolest thing since the Internet was invented. Come out for your chance to win a free Toshiba laptop (and a chance to say hi to us).
Convocation Mall, SFU
map
Thursday, Sept 5
SOHO Business Game Show
We're always up for fun and games and the Small Office / Home Office Business Game Show promises to be quite a night. Join the crowd as Jurgen, our director of marketing, joins Vancouver's leading SOHO luminaries on the celebrity panel.
The Sandman Hotel
180 West Georgia St
map
Monday, August 19th
- Tuesday August 20th, 2002

WISP.X
As part of our ongoing commitment to develop roaming within the wireless community, FatPort is attending WISP.X to participate in a panel discussion on the difficulties inherent with roaming.
Washington, DC
5:30-8:30pm, Tuesday
August 20th, 2002

Techvibes
FatPort is proud to sponsor the very successful Techvibes event. As a great networking opportunity, Techvibes just keeps on growing - and is starting to expand across the country. Come to the Urban Well Downtown (on Nelson between Howe and Hornby) on Tuesday, August 20th and say hi. See you there!
888 Nelson St
map
2:30-5:30, Wednesday
August 14th, 2002

Melriche's Yaletown Launch
We took a vote and decided to move our office out to Melriche's Yaletown patio. Let's face it, the coffee is much better over there, and the food isn't the microwaved leftovers of the BBQ we had last weekend. Join us and the Georgia Straight as we set up shop - make sure to knock first though.
1043 Mainland St
map
5:00-9:00pm, Wednesday
July 17th, 2002



Tour de Gastown
FatPort is lighting up the Tour de Gastown bicycle race! After a 10 year absence from the summer scene, the Tour de Gastown is back. Some of the world's best cyclists will be competing for over $10,000 in prize money - and FatPort is there to cheer them on.

Come by our coffee stand (serving up fine Melriches Coffee) at Water and Abbott. We're setting up our laptops with a 'live' streaming webcast (so you don't have to miss anything when the race isn't in view). We're also giving away free t-shirts with every monthly subscription!
Gastown
5:30-8:30pm, Tuesday
June 18th, 2002

Techvibes
We're always looking for a good party and Techvibes is definitely that. We're proud to sponsor of this monthly tech industry networking event. Come to the Urban Well Downtown (on Nelson between Howe and Hornby) on Tuesday June 18th and say hi. See you there!
888 Nelson St
map
7:30-1:30, Thursday
June 20th, 2002
Westin Grand Launch
Come out and meet the FatPort team - get any questions you might have answered - we're going to be at the Westin Grand making a splash!
433 Robson
map
5:30-8:30pm, Tuesday
June 18th, 2002

Techvibes
We're always looking for a good party and Techvibes is definitely that. We're proud to sponsor of this monthly tech industry networking event. Come to the Urban Well Downtown (on Nelson between Howe and Hornby) on Tuesday June 18th and say hi. See you there!
888 Nelson St
map
9-10am, Friday
June 14th, 2002

FatPort: Providing High Speed wireless to your event
Join our Director of Operations and Customer Service at the Westin Grand for a demonstration on how FatPort can provide high speed networking solutions for conferences, conventions, and events easily, affordably and reliably. RSVP is required, for more details click here.
433 Robson St
map
9am-5pm, Thursday
June 13th, 2002

FatPort at the Library
The FatPort Team is going to VPL Central Branch in Downtown Vancouver this Thursday! Break free of the office and meet us in the concourse level to see the liberating effects of FatPort.
350 W Georgia St
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