BICSI Optical LAN Council Participation

Participation brings together professionals and organizations involved in the design, development, and implementation of optical LAN, supporting its advancement within a standards aligned ICT framework.

Participation Benefits

Engage in the advancement of optical LAN through industry collaboration, resource sharing, and active participation in standard development.

  • Contribute to industry research and ongoing development efforts
  • Participate in optical LAN events, training, and educational programs
  • Engage with industry groups and standards related organizations
  • Contribute to member meetings and collaborative initiatives
  • Support the development of industry content and published materials
  • Gain visibility through member recognition programs and communications

BICSI OLC Participation Classes, Levels, and Benefits

The Council recognizes three (3) participation classes: Voting Participants, Associate Participants (non-voting) and Institutional Participants (non-voting) as detailed below.

Please Note: Participation in BICSI OLC also requires the organization or individual to be a BICSI member. Contact bicsiolc@bicsi.org if you have questions.

Compare the benefits for each level of participants.

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Voting Participation Class

Criteria: OLAN manufacturers, distributors, integrators, consulting companies, end users, or other organizations ; Company

Engagement Level: Leaders

Participation Fees: $9,500/year

Benefits: 

  • Company Logo and Link on BICSI’s OLC page
  • Use of BICSI OLC Mark
  • Ability to post Company White Papers and Articles on the BICSI OLC page
  • BICSI OLC Committee/Workgroup Participation
  • Eligible to win Annual Member Awards
  • Eligible to attend the Annual Meeting
  • Staff BICSI OLC booth at events
  • First offer to speak at training, events and webinars
  • Receive attendee opt-in contact list for sales leads after facilitating or presenting a BICSI OLC webinar
  • Ability to host multi-member event and/or webinar
  • Author BICSI OLC blogs
  • Host Regional BICSI OLC Events at Their Facilities
  • Eligible for Steering Committee Chair/Vice Chair/Treasurer positions
  • Eligible for Participation Committee Chair/Vice Chair positions
  • Eligible for Annual Financial Planning Workgroup positions

Non-Voting Participation Class

Criteria: Have a vested interest in the advancement of enterprise OLAN ; Individual or company participation

Engagement Level: Engagers

Participation Fees: Free

Benefits:

  • Company Logo and Link on BICSI’s OLC page
  • Use of BICSI OLC Mark
  • Ability to post Company White Papers and Articles on the BICSI OLC page
  • Eligible to win Annual Member Awards
  • Eligible to attend the Annual Meeting
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