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GamesFest participants now being selected for 5-minute live demos during lunch program. Present your game/application/ service to key decision-makers from carriers, handsets and publishers - and voted on in an American Idol-style competition. SMS votes give Audience Award immediately. Contact Mike N. for further details on how to participate.








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THANKS TO THE OVER 450 INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVES AT LA's LARGEST WIRELESS EVENT!

SEE DETAILS ON UPCOMING MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT SUMMIT AT CTIA WIRELESS IT & ENTERTAINMENT

iWireless World

August 4-5, 2003

Hilton Universal City / Los Angeles

co-located with Penton's Wireless Developer Conference 2003

Keynote Speakers:

Larry Shapiro Executive Vice President, Business Development and Operations, Walt Disney Internet Group	John Smelzer Vice President, Business Development, FOX Sports Interactive Media	Anthony (Tony) E. Scott Chief Technology Officer, Information Systems and Services, General Motors

Speaker List Below

Cost:        TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE ONSITE UNTIL SOLD OUT.

OVER 400 ALREADY ATTENDING.

• $795 Basic Ticket to iWireless World
  Includes iWireless World sessions only and excludes VIP Dealmaker Dinner on August 4 and excludes attendee list
  
• $995 Deluxe Ticket to iWireless World and Wireless Developer Conference.
  Includes access to all sessions for both conferences; VIP Dealmaker Dinner with speakers on August 4; onsite attendee list of names and companies
  
• $795 Basic Ticket to Wireless Developer Conference
  Includes morning iWireless World sessions only and afternoon Wireless Developer programs, excludes VIP Dealmaker Dinner on August 4 and excludes attendee list
  

Meet Industry Leaders at LA's Largest Wireless Industry Event

Join our third annual summit devoted to the practical solutions for wireless enterprise, mobile computing, consumer content and applications. We are accepting speakers from carriers and operators, software developers, game developers, hardware manufacturers, handset makers, solution providers, billing and payment services, investors, business strategists, analysts and content creators.   Speaker Submission deadline has passed.

View Agenda from Last Two Years  of Sold Out Summits

In April 2001 and April 2002, we had over 400 attendees, 30 exhibitors, and dozens of speakers from some of the world's leading wireless innovators developing cutting edge business models and creating new market opportunities. We feature real case studies and first hand experiences of companies that have demonstrated successful revenue and profit growth, for content and technology. But most of all, we are known as the place to make business deals, form strategic partners, and get instant access to senior executives at one convenient location.  Don't miss out this year!

Our Programs Will Help You Answer These Critical Questions:

1. How will new wireless data services and multi functional devices generate new revenue streams for your business for consumer and enterprise applications?
2. How can your company develop a competitive advantage in today's volatile marketplace when deploying wireless services and applications, and at the same time use strategic planning to identify future business opportunities?
3. How will wireless applications make enterprise operations more productive, cost effective, efficient and profitable?
4. What carrier relationships, technologies, and implementation
   skills does your company need to take advantage of wireless business and technology opportunities?
5. How can you develop applications or solutions for the wireless enterprise and consumer markets across different carriers utilizing different types of devices?
   
   
   Read below to learn about several new exciting features this year:

• Special Interest Forums
• Penton's Wireless Developer Workshops
• Hollywood Style VIP DealMakers Dinner and
• GamesFest for Showcase of Mobile Games/Applications

Special Interest Forums:

This year, instead of tracks, the afternoon sessions include a choice of four special interest forums. Of course, you are free to attend any of the sessions.  There are so many compelling topics that we encourage your company to send more than one person to take advantage of the stellar speaker roster. 

The forums include:

•  Entertainment and Games
includes content; games; ring tones; multimedia; news; weather; sports; music; video; consumer messaging; payment and billing systems

•  Enterprise and Workplace Management
includes m-commerce; enterprise applications; workplace automation; fleet management; enterprise messaging; device management including PDAs, messaging devices, tablet PCs and Pocket PCs

•  Technology and IT Manager Business Solutions
includes systems integration; best practices; designing architecture; security and authentication; leveraging existing IT infrastructure to implement wireless solutions; integrated technology solutions; software and hardware considerations

• Wireless LANscape for WiFi Solutions and 802.11 private and public access:
includes deployment, management, strategies, investments, and profit outlook for WLAN for private and public broadband access, the impact on enterprise, consumers, retail establishments and public spaces, battle among semiconductor makers for dominance of chipsets, ultra-wide-band technology. 

iWireless World topics include:

• enterprise applications
• mobile messaging
• SMS and MMS
• Data and Internet services
• deployment of wireless networks
• m-commerce
• security
• business solutions
• branding and advertising
• billing,payment and settlement services
• venture capital
• forming Relationships with carriers and operators
• what's hot in Europe and Asia
• 2.5G and 3G business solutions
• location Based Services
• security and Certification
• broadband Internet and fixed wireless
• Wireless LANs and 802.11
• building the networks and infrastructure
• chipmaking challenges and semiconductor wars
• market research trends and analyst predictions
  

Wireless Dealmaking Dinner on August 4

This year you can purchase two types of tickets. The basic ticket entitles you to attend one conference only, either iWireless World or the Wireless Developer Conference (which includes general sessions with iWireless World and developers programs in the afternoon).

This ticket includes networking breaks, lunch and cocktail parties.

Most people will purchase the Deluxe ticket which includes unlimited access to both conferences for any iWireless World or Wireless Developer Conference programs, and the Hollywood style dealmaking dinner on August 4 hosted by Konny Zsigo and Michael Stroud. This exclusive VIP dinner will take place at a posh Universal Studios location and invited guests include all speakers and ticket holders. This is an intimate chance to mingle and make deals with carriers, publishers, distributors, handset makers, investors, and content providers. 

Mobile GamesFest (sponsored by Cingular and SMS powered by Mobileway)

Join us for a fun and entertaining Mobile GamesFest, American Idol style. Any developer may participate. Developers will pay a sponsorship fee which includes two Deluxe tickets, and presenting a five minute demo of a game or application during lunch.  No Powerpoints allowed, just live demos using an elmo or video. Space is limited to 10 companies on a first come, first serve basis. A panel of industry judges will critique the games, and the audience will choose the best games. This is your chance to show off your best work to potential customers, carriers, studios, and clients.  The audience will then vote on the best game or applications, and winners will receive a prize.  To deliver your Game or Application demo, contact Mike Navarre, 310-815-8887.

Wireless Developer 2003 Workshops Presented by Penton Technology Media:

This year, in addition to featuring our highly regarded business development sessions at iWireless World, we have teamed up with Penton's Wireless Developer Conference to offer simultaneous speakers, workshops and sponsored programs specifically targeted for developers.   We realize that many developers who attend our wireless business summits are responsible not only for strategic marketing, but also but make difficult technical and strategic engineering decisions to help achieve your financial goals. 

If you are a developer, you can purchase a deluxe ticket package that includes admission to both iWireless World and the Developer Workshops so you can take advantage of both business and marketing sessions.

Platform sponsors and speakers will offer marketing strategies, product roadmap, SDKs, technical information to help developers test, build, launch and market their applications and services. Our objective is to ease the development challenges and help ensure the developer's success in creating wireless data applications that generate revenue.  You will have a unique opportunity to address your issues and concerns one on one witih developer relation representatives from carriers, chipmakers, platform providers, and handset makers on technical and business applications.

Our workshops will feature multiple options for publishing and distributring your wireless applications, and assist developers in taking applications to market through building carrier relationships. These sessions will benefit both developers new to the wireless industry who are seeking new relationships, or experienced developers who are seeking to enhance their productivity and knowledge.  If you would like to find out more about speaking at or sponsoring one of these programs, call (310) 815-3884.

We will address tools, strategies and for developing games, multimedia and messaging applications; working with BREW and JAVA; WAP content, SMS and J2ME applications, managing carrier relationships; what carriers want from developers; negotiating licenses; pricing structures; how to generate revenue.

 Wireless Developer Conference topics include:

          Entertainment and Gaming:

• Mobile gaming, multimedia, entertainment and Hollywood
• Forming strategic partnerships and alliances with carriers, device makers, platform providers, content creators and publishers
• Examples of success stories with developer partnerships and case studies
• Explanation of the application certification process for J2ME and BREW for various platforms
• Availability of developer resources including SDKs, training options, developer support and loaner handsets
• Billing, revenue models, payment services and micro-billing solutions
  
  Enterprise Applications:
• Enterprise business solutions and workplace automation
• Messaging services, SMS, MMS, instant messaging, alerts
• Deploying messaging in customer service, inventory control and sales applications
• Update on GPRS, 2.5G and 3G networks and services and ;ocation based services
• Emeging industry trends and standards
  

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Panel Speakers:

• Atheros Communications
  Craig Barratt, CEO
• AT&T Wireless
  Elizabeth Schimel, VP Business Development
• Airborne Entertainment
  Andy Nulman, President
• blah!
  Mark Bures, Director, Corporate Development
• BMI
  Scott Andrews, Sr. Director Internet Licensing
• Boingo Wireless, Dave Hagen, President
• Boost Mobile
  Steve Stanford,
  VP Marketing
• The Cambrix Group
  Brad Grob, Managing Partner
• Cingular Wireless

  Mark Nagel
• Computer Associates
  Brian Gralek,
  Technology Strategist to the Office of the CTO
• Connexion by Boeing
  Robert Detterle, CTO and CIO
• Consumer Electronics Association
  Stephen Gates,
  Sr. Director Communications
• Convergent Ventures
  Robert Ferrari, Managing Director
• CDMA Development Group
  Terry Yen, Asia Pacific Director
• dotPhoto
  Glenn Paul, President
• EMI Recorded Music
  Ted Cohen, Senior VP Digital Delivery and Distribution
• Ericsson Mobility World
  Donna Campbell, Executive Director
• Ericsson Mobility World
  Jeremiah Zinn,
  Head of Partnerships and Developer Services
• FaithWest
  Carolynne Schloeder, Executive VP
• FieldRanger
  Don Spear, CEO
• Flarion Technologies

  Ronny Haraldsvik

  Sr. Director of Marketing Strategy
• Gearworks
  Todd Krautkremer, Senior VP of Marketing and Business Development
• Goldpocket Interactive
  Scott Newnam, CEO
• Hollywood Reporter
  Chris Marlowe, Associate Editor,
  New Media/Tech
• HP
  Maurice Marks, CTO, Network and Service Provider Business Unit
• IBM
  Norm Korey, VP, Wireless Services, IGS
• Interwest Partners
  Tom Rosch, General
  Partner
• Jamdat Mobile
  Minard Hamilton
  Sr. VP of Corporate Alliances and Sales
• JP Mobile
  Ananth Rao, Executive Vice President
• LA Times
  Jon Healey, Technology Reporter
• LightSurf Technologies
  Robin Nijor, VP Marketing and Sales
• Lionsgate Entertainment
  Adrian Sexton, Business Development Director
• LogicaCMG
  Steve Owen,

  Vice President, Solutions Architect
• m-Qube
  Michael Troiano, Senior VP Business Development
• Mastercard International
  Simon Pugh, VP Infrastructure and Standards

• Maverick Records
  Jeremy Welt, Head of New Media
• mBlox
  Chip Hoffman, CEO
• mForma
  Christophe Watkins, Vice President Content
• Mobile Fun-N-Games
  Dan Chaffee, VP Marketing
• Mobliss
  Brian Levin, President
• MobileWay
  Patrice Peyret, CEO
• Motorola
  Walt Petticrew,
  Marketing Manager, Wireless & Broadband
• Moviso (Vivendi Universal)
  Shawn Conahan, President
• National Semiconductor
  Peter Henry, Vice President Portable Power Products
• Newline Cinema
  Gordon Paddison, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Interactive Marketing
  and Business Development
• News Corp.
  Lucy Hood, Sr. VP News Content
• Nextel
  Robert Ewald, Sr. Director Wireless Data Services
• Nextel
  Laurie Hoyt, Business Development Director
• Nokia
  Nada Usina
  General Manager/ Director, Entertainment and Media

• PacketVideo
  Kathleen Peters, VP of Embedded Solutions Worldwide
• PalmSource
  Albert Chu, VP Business Development
• Proteus
  Craig Dalton, Director of Bus. Development
• Proxim
  Lynn Lucas, Director of Marketing, WLAN Division
• QUALCOMM
  Bill Davidson, VP Carrier Relations
• QUALCOMM

  Mike Yuen, Director of BREW Developer Relations, Consumer Content & Applications
• Research in Motion (RIM)
  David Werezak
  VP Marketing
• Siemens Information and Communication Mobile LLC

  Martin Fichter,

  Vice President, Product Management & Engineering
• Sprint
  Ali Zanjani
  President Retail