Favors to Join Industry Leaders for Conversation on Leadership, Connectivity and the Future of Telecom
West Des Moines, IA – August 18, 2026 – Aureon, a trusted provider of connectivity, managed IT, consulting, and contact center services, today announced the participation of Priscilla Favors,Vice President of Wholesale Sales, at The Connected World LIVE!, taking place September 8-11, 2026, at the Marriott Marquis Chicago in Chicago.
Favors will join women leaders from across the telecommunications and technology industry for a panel discussion titled, “Trailblazers of the Connected Future: Women Shaping the Next Era of Tech and Commerce.” The conversation will explore the panelists’ journeys in the industry, leadership experiences and perspectives on the future of connectivity and commerce.,
Panelists will also discuss how organizations discover, quote, order, and manage connectivity, changing buyer expectations and how connectivity buying and selling may evolve in the age of AI.
WHAT: Panel Discussion: “Trailblazers of the Connected Future: Women Shaping the Next Era of Tech and Commerce”
WHERE: Fourth Floor Ballroom, Marriott Marquis Chicago
2121 South Prairie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
WHEN: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | 4 – 4:45 p.m. CDT
WHO: Speakers:
- Priscilla Favors, Fiber Operations Manager, Aureon
- Tammy Cruise, Vice President, Carrier Sales, Spectrum Business Carrier
- JoAnne Drexler, Senior Vice President, National Sales, Astound Business Solutions
- Nikki Marsh, Chief Revenue Officer, DQE Communications
Moderator:
- Shivani York, Chief Operating Officer, Connectbase
For more information, visit The Connected World LIVE! event page.
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About Aureon
Aureon provides business enhancing solutions through connectivity, managed IT, consulting, and contact center services, improving productivity and efficiency, backed by robust, scalable offerings to meet diverse business needs. A suite of services including unified communications, internet, data center, cloud, business continuity and security, are supported by strong customer focus and dependable network infrastructure. Over four decades of expertise, and a dedicated Iowa-based customer support team, enables Aureon to closely align with client goals, fostering efficient and advanced technological environments. Their exceptional service, combined with a commitment to community and client success, solidifies Aureon’s position as a premier technology partner in the Midwest. Recognized with accolades like the 2024 Best of the West awards, Aureon’s influence spans from its West Des Moines headquarters nationwide, exemplifying a legacy of excellence in technology and community development.
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