International CTIA WIRELESS® 2012 Day One to Open with Keynotes from Pandora and Carriers

New Afternoon Keynote Session to Feature CNBC's Jim Cramer and a Roundtable with CEOs from AT&T Mobility, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless

WASHINGTON, March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- International CTIA WIRELESS® 2012 today announced keynote sessions in the morning and afternoon that are designed to "Educate. Motivate. Inspire." to bookend the convention's day one agenda—a first in CTIA history. International CTIA WIRELESS 2012 takes place May 8-10, 2012 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.

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• On Tuesday, May 8 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. CDT: 
  • Pandora CEO Joe Kennedy will discuss the important role mobile plays in redefining radio for a connected world.
• From 4:30-6:00 p.m. CDT on May 8:
  • AT&T Mobility President & CEO Ralph de la Vega, Sprint Nextel Corporation CEO Dan Hesse, T-Mobile USA CEO & President Philipp Humm and Verizon Wireless President & CEO Dan Mead will offer individual remarks. Then the four largest U.S. mobile carrier CEOs will participate in a roundtable conversation with CNBC "Mad Money" Host Jim Cramer on how carriers are advancing wireless innovation beyond the need for speed.

"Our day one keynote speakers reflect the diversity of today's wireless world. Show attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a wide range of mobile innovators from the entertainment and business communities who will spark lively discussions on issues that directly impact and inspire our daily lives," said Robert Mesirow, vice president and show director for CTIA.

The 2012 keynote sessions will be located in the convention center's La Nouvelle Ballroom (Level 2) and streamed live at www.ctia.org.  

For more information on the keynotes at International CTIA WIRELESS 2012, visit www.ctiashows.com/keynotes.

For additional details and a comprehensive look at the CTIA conference program, visit: http://www.ctiawireless.com/. Members of the media may pre-register for full access to all show events 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. 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.

About CTIA
CTIA–The Wireless Association® (www.ctia.org) 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, D.C. Visit www.ctia.org.

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