Press

Organization Information

Media Contacts

Manzoor Siddiqui
Executive Director
312-279-0253
msiddiqui@common.org

Anna Marrah
Marketing Coordinator
312-279-0239
amarrah@common.org

COMMON Headquarters

8770 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 1350
Chicago, IL 60631
312-279-0192
common@common.org
www.common.org





About Us

COMMON is the world’s largest association of IBM and IBM-compatible information technology users. The organization represents professionals involved with the application of Power Systems and related platforms within a wide variety of business environments.

COMMON’s goal is to enhance the careers of its members. To do so, it offers numerous in-person and online educational programs throughout the year. COMMON’s showcase conference is the Annual Meeting and Exposition held each spring. At this conference, members of the Power Systems world – including IBM, users, and solution providers – converge for the largest meeting of its kind. With over 300 educational sessions, numerous networking opportunities, and a world-class expo, there is something for all attendees.

Events

Registration

Representatives of the media are welcome to attend COMMON conferences. To receive a media registration kit, please contact Anna Marrah.

How to Request an Interview

All media questions will be answered by the current COMMON President or a spokesperson that the president may appoint. To arrange an interview or speak with a COMMON spokesperson, please contact COMMON’s Executive Director, Manzoor Siddiqui.

Press Conferences / One-on-One Meetings

Many companies exhibiting at POWERUp are interested in meeting with the press to announce new products and services developed for the midrange marketplace. As a pre-registered member of the press, you will be notified of interested exhibitors by email prior to the conference.

In addition, press attendees typically schedule between 10 and 15 one-on-one meetings with exhibitors to get the inside scoop on the latest product announcements. A one-on-one meeting is an ideal opportunity to get answers to key questions that could provide your publication a competitive edge.

COMMON provides an on-site Press Room for one-on-one meetings and for the distribution of exhibitor press kits. The room is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.