Networking & Social

Enjoy ample opportunities to network and socialize to progress your business relationships and make new connections!

Networking Opportunities

Networking is one of the top reasons to attend GNE!

Innovation Station Demonstrations!

Experience cutting-edge NaaS solutions, seamless automation powered by MEF LSO APIs, and demonstrations from industry leaders. These hubs offer a firsthand look at the technologies shaping the future of automated network services.

For maximum networking opportunities, the innovation stations are placed throughout the main foyer and remain open during the entire conference!

Sponsor Meeting Tables

Meet with your customers and automation partners to conduct business at GNE.

Sponsor Meeting Rooms & Suites

Diamond sponsor meeting rooms are located on the conference level and additional sponsor suites are available for private meetings.
I attended GNE 2023 and it was fantastic. I met partners and customers to discuss and review everything needed to make NaaS successful. I look forward to making this year’s event another resounding success.
Debika Bhattacharya

MEF Board of Directors, Chair | Verizon Business, Chief Technology Officer

Social Events

Relax, have fun, and make new business connections!

Opening Texas BBQ

Dust off those boots and grab your hat—we’re kicking off GNE on the right foot with great food, cocktails, and music.

DJ Kelly is gonna light up our opening party with all your favorite country hits!

Awards Gala Dinner

Join us for an extraordinary evening to celebrate the MEF NaaS Excellence Awards with Emcee, Anthony Russo, at the helm.

DJ Kelly will bring the perfect soundtrack to set the stage, whether it’s providing smooth background vibes as you mingle or raising the tempo.

We’re in for an entertaining and inspiring night.

Closing Reception

Celebrate the finale of GNE with cocktails, light hors d’oeuvres, and acoustic guitarist, Carbonlily.

Carbonlily combines styles of Soft Rock, Neo-Soul, and early Jazz with her timeless vocals and unique renditions of cover songs we all know and love!

Sponsored by Sage Management.

Don't miss the next GNE!

10–12 November 2025 | Dallas, Texas, USA