Regulation, Valuation, and AI: CCA Leaders Preview the 2025 Financial Summit, Podcast

"What makes our events unique is the interaction." — Joe Marion, President, Cloud Communications Alliance

In this special Technology Reseller News podcast, Doug Green speaks with Joe Marion (President) and Clark Peterson (Chairman) of the Cloud Communications Alliance (CCA) to preview the 2025 CCA Financial Summit, taking place October 7–8 at Washington, D.C.’s historic Willard Hotel.

Designed for C-suite executives, the half-day Financial Summit will follow the Cavell Group’s annual meeting and feature high-impact sessions on the intersection of finance, regulation, and AI in the cloud communications sector. The program combines top-tier industry analysis, real-world case studies, and collaborative networking in an intimate setting.

Highlights from the Conversation:

• Venue & Networking – The Willard Hotel’s historic setting and curated size ensure high-value interactions among executives, analysts, and dealmakers.
• Regulatory Realities – Sessions such as “Hotel California: The Regulatory Impact on Cloud Communications” will examine how state-level overregulation—especially in California—can derail deals and affect company valuations.
• Expert-Led Finance Panels – Speakers include Michael Quinn (QAdvisors), telecom attorney Jonathan Marashlian, and regulatory expert Michael Pryor, providing actionable insights for M&A, compliance, and strategic planning.
• Zoom’s Special Announcement – The summit will be the platform for a major product update from Zoom, the event’s gold sponsor.
• AI and Valuation – Leading analysts and executives will discuss how AI integration impacts company value, and CEOs will share firsthand strategies for monetizing AI in communications.
• Best Practices Roundtable – A moderated, interactive session where attendees can exchange strategies and address the most pressing issues in the industry.
• Exclusive Capitol Hill Access – Limited to 20 participants, an exclusive Capitol tour and private dinner with CCA leadership and a special congressional guest will offer deeper relationship-building opportunities.

Marion and Peterson emphasize that the Financial Summit delivers three core benefits: direct access to the industry’s top experts, unmatched C-level networking, and visibility with analysts who influence major buying decisions. For members and first-time attendees alike, it’s a chance to align strategy with market reality while making high-value connections.

Learn more and register at https://www.cloudcommunications.com/events/financial-summit-2025