Mobilize by GigaOM
Thursday, September 18, 2008 from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (PT)
San Francisco, CA
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Mobilize by GigaOM
The Next Generation Mobile Web Conference
Mobilize will explore the advancements driving growth of the mobile web and what they mean for entrepreneurs and their investors. Despite big plans and visions, the promise of the mobile web and a truly untethered Internet hasn’t been realized yet. Now, developments in design, user experience, handset technology, location and wireless network technology are changing everything. The mobile web is about to take off like a rocket.
Join 500 of the most influential, innovative luminaries in the mobile web industry to get a glimpse of the future.
More details are available on the Mobilize website: http://MobilizeConf.com/
MEET THE SPEAKERS
KEYNOTES
- Rich Miner - Google's Android, Co-founder
- Padmasree Warrior - Cisco, CTO
SPEAKERS INCLUDE
- Ian Freed - Amazon.com, VP of Amazon Kindle
- John Roese - Nortel Networks, CTO NEW!
- Fred Kitson - Motorola, VP of Applications Research NEW!
- Russ McGuire - Sprint, VP of Corporate Strategy
- John Forsyth - Symbian Software, VP of Strategy NEW!
- Lee Ott - Yahoo!, Global Director of Mobile Search NEW!
- Marc Davis - Yahoo!, Chief Scientist of Yahoo! Connected Life
- Frank Meehan - Hutchinson Whampoa/3, GM of 3G Handsets and Products NEW!
- Victor Brilon - Nokia, Sr Mgr for Technology Collaboration, NSeries NEW!
- Venetia Espinoza - T-Mobile, Director, Mobile Applications and Partner Programs NEW!
- John O'Rourke - Microsoft, GM, ISV, Developer and Competitive Strategy NEW!
- Chamath Palihapitiya - Facebook, VP of Growth, Mobile and International NEW!
- Michael Woodward - AT&T, VP, Mobility Business Marketing NEW!
- John Faith - MySpace, GM and VP, MySpace Mobile NEW!
- Fred Kitson - Motorola, Corporate VP, Applied Research and Technology Center NEW!
- John Koller - Sony Computer Entertainment America, Director, Hardware Marketing NEW!
- Gary Kovacs - Adobe Systems, VP and GM, Adobe Mobile and Devices NEW!
- Matt Murphy - Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Partner on iFund
- Ryan Block - Engadget, Editor-at-large
- Dan Mason - ESPN Mobile Web Global, Sr. Product Manager
- Clint McClellan - Sr. Dir of Market Dev, Health & Life Sciences, Qualcomm NEW!
- Rachel Hinman - Adaptive Path, Mobile Design Strategist
- Jason Devitt - Skydeck, CEO
- Ted Morgan - SKYHOOK Wireless, CEO
- Scott Richardson - Clearwire, Chief Strategy Officer
- Scott Raney - Redpoint Ventures, Partner
- John SanGiovanni - Zumobi, Co-Founder and VP, Product Design
- Richard Wong - Accel Partners, Partner
- Jeff Belk - ICT 168, Principal
- Rick Segal - JLA Ventures, Partner
- Jake Seid - Lightspeed Venture Partners, Managing Director
- Raven Zachary - The 451 Group, Research Director, Open Source
- Greg Sterling - Sterling Market Intelligence/Local Mobile Search, Analyst
- Eric Chu - Google, Group Marketing Manager, Mobile Platforms NEW!
- Ken Kershner - Dash Navigation, SVP of Engineering NEW!
- Noelia Amoedo - hi5, VP Mobile NEW!
- See all the speakers on the conference schedule
HEAR THE SPEAKERS DISCUSS THE HOTTEST TOPICS
- Next Generation Networks, Handsets and Chipsets
- Rethinking Products in the Age of Hyper Connectivity
- The Economics of Mobile Development Platforms
- LTE or WiMAX: Who Does the Future Belong To?
- Mobile Browsers
- Location-based Services
- Emerging Mobile Business and Revenue Patterns
- Mobile Investment Trends
LAUNCHPAD
GigaOM has announced the mobile startups selected to demo onstage at the MOBILIZE LaunchPad. The sheer number of applicants shows the robustness of the mobile application market. Come see the next generation of the mobile web. The lucky 13 are Fonemesh, Tunewiki, Heysan, Pinch Media, Fonolo, Skyfire, Zecter, LuckyCal, MotionDSP, Cumulux, Placethings, Fusion Garage Project, and Tapulous. All the details are here.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Mobilize is aimed at an entrepreneurial technology audience
- Entrepreneurs - If you're working on your next big idea, then you should come and see what areas may be promising.
- Venture Capital Professionals - The high density of ideas and entrepreneurs at Mobilize is a good precursor to new deal flow.
- Executives - Come see what technologies improve your advantage, and meet vendors and experts face to face.
- Product Managers - Your mobile web product is sitting in a sea of change. Make sure you mark your calendar to attend so you can see ahead of the curve and plan for future editions.
- Lead Technologists - Delve deeper into the technology and service ideas that will affect your vertical and, ultimately, change the course of your project and products.
- Telecom Management
- Be tuned in to the cutting edge customer needs for wireless telco
products by tapping into the pulse of the entrepreneurial community
that will define the products that become mainstream in a few years.
Respond before your competitors or at the very least make sure you have
complete information.
PLUG YOURSELF INTO THE RIGHT PEOPLE
- Revitalize your ideas with cutting edge topics at Mobilize.
- Be inspired by mobile success stories
- Network with the key influencers who will help your business
- Build on your business connections and partnerships
- Gain insight from the top investors at venture capital firms
- Meet those innovators who are pushing mobile innovation forward
- Hear relevant, incisive and spirited keynotes from the best in the industry
JOIN US ON FACEBOOK
Get connected with the power of the GigaOM community on Facebook. If you are involved in the mobile industry or you are always the one telling friends about the newest iPhone app, don't forget to join our Facebook group. We'll
keep you in the loop regarding cool events and tips from our editors.
Contact Us
If you have further inquiries, please contact us using the appropriate email address below. We look forward to hearing from you.
- Program and Speaking Opportunities: mobilize@GigaOM.com
- Sponsorship and Sales: Contact Mike Sly at 415.235.0358
- Press Registration: press@GigaOM.com
- Media Partners: mediapartners@GigaOM.com
- Registration and Ticketing Questions: tickets@GigaOM.com
- General Inquiries: mobilize@GigaOM.com
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