CTIA ENTERPRISE & APPLICATIONS™ Provides Developers Networking and Showcasing Opportunities

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Launched in 1995 as an application developer event, CTIA ENTERPRISE & APPLICATIONS™ 2011 today outlined its developer program at the San Diego Convention Center, October 11-13, 2011. From the exhibit floor to the boardroom, developers have the opportunity to network and showcase their ideas by pitching ideas to industry heavyweights, learning best practices to bring concepts to market and tapping into thought-provoking panel discussions with executives who have successfully brought their own visions to reality.

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Developer events include:

• CTIA Power Series runs from October 11-12. For details on the CTIA Power Series, please visit: www.ctiashows.com/powerseries.
  • Apps Boardroom Session, October 11 from 11:00-12:30;
  • Speed Sessions, October 11 from 1:00-2:30; and
  • Disruptathon, October 12 from 12:00-5:00.
• Technology Pavilions will be open from October 11-13. For more details on Pavilions, please visit: http://www.ctiashows.com/pavilions.
  • Launch Pad Pavilion serves as a showcase for new and start-up companies exhibiting ground-breaking innovations and developments in a wide range of wireless solutions.
  • Mobile Apps Pavilion showcases the newest mobile platforms, hottest mobile content, social networking and application delivery solutions.
• Partner Events take place October 11-12. For details on Partner Events, please visit: www.ctiashows.com/partnerseries.
  • DroidPlanet–Android Developers Conference organized by Silicon Valley Android Developers Group, October 11-12 from 10:30-5:00;
  • The Latest Developments in Applications for Mobile Enterprise presented by eWEEK, October 12 from 11-00:1:00;
  • Mobile Augmented Reality for Smartphones and Tablets presented by NextVision Media, October 11 from 11:00-5:00;
  • Mobile Platform Challenge presented by CTIA and CloudMob, October 11 from 11:00-5:00; October 12 from 12:00-1:30.
  • Open Mobile Solutions Presents: Developer Pitch and Round Tables, October 11 from 3:00-6:00;
  • Using Data.gov to Power Your Mobile Application organized by The Efiia Group and MobileGov, October 11 from 11:00-12:30; and
  • WIPJam – Day for Developers produced by the Wireless Industry Partnership, October 12 from 11:00-7:00.

"CTIA ENTERPRISE & APPLICATIONS brings together industry leaders and market newcomers to exchange ideas and build the mobile applications of tomorrow," said Robert Mesirow, vice president and show director, CTIA. "CTIA recognizes the importance of providing a rich learning and networking environment to foster innovation and development."

Registration is open for CTIA ENTERPRISE & APPLICATIONS 2011. Visit www.ctiashows.com/reg for a full list of CTIA Show passes.

Members of the media may pre-register at: www.ctiashows.com/pressreg.

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About CTIA Shows

CTIA Shows bring together all industries advanced by wireless technology for intense business, learning and networking. CTIA ENTERPRISE & APPLICATIONS™ takes place Oct. 11-13, 2011 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif. International CTIA WIRELESS® takes place May 8-10, 2012 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La. Visit www.ctiashows.com.

About CTIA

CTIA–The Wireless Association® is an international organization representing the wireless communications industry. Membership in the association includes wireless carriers and their suppliers, as well as providers and manufacturers of wireless data services and products. CTIA advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government. The association also coordinates the industry's voluntary best practices and initiatives, and sponsors the industry's leading wireless tradeshows. CTIA was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington, DC. Visit www.ctia.org.

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