Successful exhibit floor at WIA’s record-high attendance conference

In Daily News Briefs by Wireless Estimator

Although the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) said that they anticipated that they would have approximately 3,000 attendees prior to the show, and a spokesperson said that the crowd broke a record attendance, he could not provide a count today of actual attendees.

Last year, according to the WIA, the show had more than 2,000 registrants.

A number of exhibitors said that the event provided an excellent opportunity for networking.

According to the show’s web site, 126 exhibitors were at the Dallas event Tuesday and Wednesday, topping 2015’s 120.

As the show winds down, Caleb Messer of GME Supply Co. talks to an attendee in the exhibit hall.

As the show winds down, Caleb Messer of GME Supply Co. talks to an attendee in the exhibit hall.

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A large contingent of the National Association of Tower Erectors were at the show manning the association’s booth. Pictured from left are: Todd Schlekeway, Paula Nurnberg, Benjamin LIttle, Shelley Trego and JP Jones.

Brian Jensen of EEI Imaging

Drew Stevens discusses the his company’s capabilities with two attendees.

Brian Jensen promotes his company's offerings at the Dallas conference.

Brian Jensen promotes his company’s offerings at the Dallas conference.

Jeff Lewis, right, discusses the industry's changing environment with Phil Larsen.

Jeff Lewis, center, discusses the industry’s changing environment with Phil Larsen.

Pat Moore, left, and Don Doty take a breather while manning FDH Velocitel's booth.

Pat Moore, left, and Don Doty take a breather while manning FDH Velocitel’s booth.

Pete Hagstrom gets ready to head home after a successful show.

Pete Hagstrom gets ready to head home after a successful show.