CTIA Presents Its Second Wireless Health Pavilion at MEDICA 2011

Qualcomm Wireless Health and AT&T Sponsor Leading mHealth Showcase

DUSSELDORF, GERMANY, Nov. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- CTIA–The Wireless Association® today announced the opening of its second Wireless Health Pavilion (WHP) at the MEDICA 2011 World Forum for Medicine at the Dusseldorf Trade Fair Centre until November 19. MEDICA is the largest medical trade fair in the world, with more than 4,400 exhibitors and more than 138,000 visitors from more than 110 countries. The WHP is located in Hall 15, Booth D04 and showcases cutting-edge technologies from the booming mHealth sector.

"As the global trade organization representing the wireless industry, one of CTIA's primary goals is to help develop new industry segments across an increasingly fertile ecosystem," said Robert Mesirow, vice president and show director for CTIA. "By bringing mobile innovation to the largest health event in the world, CTIA hopes to stimulate the adoption of new technologies that will improve and streamline healthcare and health services now and in the future."

Wireless health is generating significant interest and has already begun to revolutionize the medical landscape. Juniper Research estimates that by 2014, the remote monitoring industry will be worth $1.9 billion alone. At the same time, CTIA works across all niche markets to maximize the speed and effectiveness of mHealth deployments. This involves a range of activities, from certifying new products to collaborating with members of the mHealth value chain.

In addition to exhibitors, the WHP will host a number of special events, including:

• WHP Ribbon Cutting, 2:30 p.m., November 16, open to all attendees and press
• Cocktail Networking Reception, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., November 16
• Wireless Health Presentation (Part One), 10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m., November 17, open to all attendees and press in the MEDICA Media Forum, Booth A11
• WHP Press Tour, 11:00 a.m., November 17, open to media only
• mHealth Panel Discussion, 12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m., November 17, open to all attendees and press in the MEDICA Media Forum, Booth A11
• USA Reception, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., November 17, open to WHP exhibitors in the MEDICA Media Forum, Booth A11
• Wireless Health Presentation (Part Two), 10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m., November 18, open to all attendees and press in the MEDICA Media Forum, Booth A11
• Networking Breakfast Reception, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., November 19, open to all attendees and press

For a complete agenda of presentations and networking events, visit www.ctiashows.com/MEDICA.  

WHP supporters include founding sponsor Qualcomm Wireless Health; premier sponsor AT&T, Inc.; and supporting sponsors Continue Health Alliance and the Wireless-Life Sciences Alliance.

WHP exhibitors include A&D Company, Ltd.; AliveCor; AT&T, Inc.; Case Western Reserve; CINTERION; connectBlue; Continua Health Alliance; emporia Telecom Produktions; Fjord; Fleetwood Group, Inc.; iKnowHEALTH; IVT Corporation; Nonin Medical, Inc.; Plux-Wireless Biosignals; Qualcomm Wireless Health, Sotera Wireless, Inc.; Swiss Mobile Med; Telcare, Inc.; TZ Medical; Wireless Life Science Alliance; World Congress; and Zephyr Technology.  

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. International CTIA WIRELESS® takes place May 8-10, 2012 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La. CTIA ENTERPRISE & APPLICATIONS™ takes place Oct. 9-11, 2012 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif. Visit www.ctiashows.com. CTIA was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington, D.C. Visit www.ctia.org.

SOURCE CTIA-The Wireless Association