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Astricon 2024

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Astricon is the annual event for developers, enterprises, and service providers that have built (or are planning to build) solutions based on the popular Asterisk open source software. AstriCon offers various levels of education sessions and provides attendees with networking opportunities with some of the smartest in the open source community.

Join us for education tracks, visits on the #TECHSUPERSHOW exhibit floor, and the famous "hallway conversations" where community members are happy to meet and discuss all things Asterisk.

Though collocated with the ITEXPO #TECHSUPERSHOW in 2024, AstriCon sessions and meetings take place in a dedicated section of the Broward County Convention Center - allowing you to share experiences and work together to grow Asterisk. Then, use your time to interact with other participants at the #TECHSUPERSHOW between AstriCon events. It's the perfect blend to deliver value for your investment.

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2024 AGENDA

Thursday, February 15, 2024
7:30am-5:00pm
Thursday - 2/15/24
Registration Counters Open
X-10
8:00am
Thursday - 2/15/24
Continental Breakfast - For Diamond, Platinum, Super Pass, Enterprise, Exhibitor/Conference, Speaker, Press Pass Holders
X-11
8:30-9:15am
Thursday - 2/15/24
Opening & Welcome
AST-01
Matthew Fredrickson
Software Engineer
FluentStream
9:15-10:30am
Thursday - 2/15/24
Interesting Developments in Kamailio
AST-02
Alex Balashov
CEO
Evariste Systems LLC
An enlightening update on the latest module, best practices, and methodologies unfolding in Kamailio. Special focus is placed on the introduction of SIPExer, a new automated utility which facilitates testing and monitoring of SIP signaling servers, and configuration directives aimed to make containerized deployment easier.
10:30-11:15am
Thursday - 2/15/24
FreePBX: A Year's Journey and the Road Ahead
AST-03
Chris Dolese
VP Support
Sangoma Technologies
Lorne Gaetz
Director of Open Source
Sangoma Technologies
In this joint presentation, Lorne will provide a summary of the recent major changes and improvements made to FreePBX. He will focus on the significant events that have shaped the platform over the last year or more. Next, Chris will turn the spotlight toward the future. He will share the team's plans and insights on FreePBX, and provide a glimpse into the strategic roadmap that is set to drive FreePBX's horizon.
11:15-12:00pm
Thursday - 2/15/24
VoIP 3.0 - The Future of VoIP and AI
AST-04
Shlomi Gutman
Voicenter CTO
Voicenter- cloud contact center
The evolution of AI in recent years has fundamentally changed our perception and interaction with technology. In the realm of telephony, a profound shift has been observed from a simple SIP-based PBX to the AI Cloud. Incorporating AI into Asterisk has opened up possibilities that underscore the substantial potential AI holds within VoIP with use cases like: Voice BOTs, Call transcription, Call summarization, Emotional analytics, Improved Call Routing, Optimized lead-to-agent matching, Anti-fraud voice analysis, and more. The session also delves into the integration of Asterisk with AI solutions, exploring the intersection of VoIP and AI, from their integrations to everything in between.
11:00am-5:00pm
Thursday - 2/15/24
AstriCon/ITEXPO #TECHSUPERSHOW Expo Hall Open
X-12
12:00pm
Thursday - 2/15/24
Lunch
X-13
1:00-1:45pm
Thursday - 2/15/24
Multi-Layer Automated Disaster Recovery
AST-05
Carlos Casanova
Senior Director - Information Technology
Gexel Telecom
For a call center, where missing a customer call may represent losing sales amounting to several thousand dollars, the significance of uninterrupted service becomes paramount. This understanding led to the development of a robust, four-layer Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) architecture. Servicing approximately 1,000 agents, FreePBX and Asterisk play a key role in handling all incoming calls. With around 16 instances deployed across two data centers, this system primarily facilitates the transfer of SIP/TLS to WebRTC, enabling agents to receive calls directly in their browsers. The system also maintains seamless client service even amidst severe challenges such as total loss of the primary data center or over 80% infrastructure loss in the secondary one. This is thanks to the remarkable resilience provided by a Multi-Layer Automated Disaster Recovery solution, largely based on FreePBX and Asterisk capabilities.
1:45-2:30pm
Thursday - 2/15/24
Approaches for Transcription and AI with Asterisk
AST-06
Joshua Colp
Asterisk Project Lead
Sangoma Technologies
Asterisk has evolved over time introducing different methods for providing audio to developers and deployers, both within and beyond its own framework. This talk will go over the history of these various methods in Asterisk, shedding light on their implementation specifics, and the possibilities they unlock. Details of how this can be leveraged for transcription and AI will also be provided.
2:30-3:15pm
Thursday - 2/15/24
#DoMore with Asterisk - Going Beyond the PBX
AST-07
Nir Simionovich
CEO
Cloudonix, Inc
Asterisk is great and we all love it - but with a little help, Asterisk can be more - WAY MORE! In this 45 minute talk we'll show you how Cloudonix customers use Asterisk to #DoMore - turning their existing Asterisk installation into a business Communications Power House.
3:15-4:00pm
Thursday - 2/15/24
Asterisk in Boeing 787
AST-08
Jean-Denis Girard
Manager
SysNux
The international airline company of French Polynesia was looking for someone to undertake the most surprising project: Building the internal communications system, used by the crew of their new Boeing 787 Tahitian Dreamliner fleet! OK, that's not exactly true. What they really sought was a communications system for their training center that could mimic the real system. Still, the platform replica required simple calls between crew members, conference calls, urgency calls, public address, phone books… It even needed ringing and signaling calls to light up LEDs on the emergency exit signs! Asterisk was up to the task, largely due to ARI. This session describes the specific requirements, delivered solutions, and challenges faced.
4:00-4:30pm
Thursday - 2/15/24
Wrap-up: Update on Asterisk and FreePBX
AST-09
4:30-6:00pm
Thursday - 2/15/24
25th Anniversary Soiree
AST-10
8:00-10:00pm
Thursday - 2/15/24
AstriCon/ITEXPO #TECHSUPERSHOW Networking Live Party
X-15

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Your AstriCon registration includes access to all breakout sessions and meals at AstriCon 2024. You also have access to all ITEXPO keynotes, parties, and networking events, and unlimited access to the AstriCon/ITEXPO #TECHSUPERSHOW expo hall.




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