Unwired 2010 May 26, 2010

Move beyond the hype.

Listen to real-world stories on the two hottest topics now for the mobile and wirelss industry:

- mobile broadband
- applications on the go

Unwired brings together some of the chief protagonists in Singapore and Asia - telecom operators, handset makers, platform providers and developers - on stage to share, discuss and debate the biggest issues of the day.

On the agenda are high-level strategies, as well as insider tips, that are key to thriving in an era of boundless mobile broadband and always-on applications.

HOT Topics:
>> Mobile broadband
With the mobile broadband explosion, what will be the revenue model in future be? Can the current surf-all-you-can buffet concept still work, as users fill up the airwaves with Facebook updates, Twitter and future always-on applications?

>> LTE
Will LTE or Long Term Evolution be the answer with more bandwidth in the sky? What new uses will the emerging mobile technology bring to end users and where are the opportunities for operators, developers and online service providers?

>> Apps and social networking
And what about social networking on the go? How do you build apps that get people involved in a community and get word of mouth out on a product. Just how have things changed from the days of SMS-based networks, a la mobile commerce 1.0?

Speakers/panelists:
Listen to top speakers from SingTel, StarHub and M1 share their experiences and look towards upcoming opportunities and challenges. Check out what handset makers and developers have in mind for the future. Also speaking at the show: the Infocomm Development Authority's CTO, Dr Tan Geok Leng.

What makes it different:
1. It's independent: Helmed by former tech and telecom journalist Alfred Siew, topics are selected and speakers participate independently, so an open discussion is ensured.

2. It's open: Panels as well as Q&As encourage participation from the audience, in a conference aimed at sharing lessons learnt and fathoming the road ahead for the wireless and mobile industry.

Who should attend:
1. Managers and executives from telecom/wireless, software development and Internet services industries
2. Developers of mobile and Internet applications
3. Vendors of telecom equipment/handsets

Official Website: http://www.amiando.com/unwired.html