The Arab Advisors Group have announced their Smart Handheld Summit event will be taking place in Dubai on 5th & 6th December 2011.
For more information please click here.
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As part of the twofour54 family, AppsArabia is proud to extend this special invitation to you. Please click on the invitation for more information and to RSVP.
- Date: Wednesday 21 Sept 2011
- Time: 10am to 1pm
- Venue: twofour54 campus in Abu Dhabi
Please be sure to click on the invitation to RSVP.
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MEF have invited all AppsArabia members to a webinar on 1st June 2011 to hear about how apps, smartphones and context are changing the mobile commerce landscape.
The panel of industry experts will debate strategy, opportunity and consider where the changing landscape is taking us. Analytics will be presented on the webinar providing you with unique insights in terms of what is happening in M-commerce globally.
The Moderator will be Andrew Bud, MEF Global Chair and Founder & Chief Strategy Officer at mBlox.
Panelists will be:
- Irfan Goandal, Associate Director of Group Product Development at Qtel International
- Limvirak Chea, Head of BD Europe & Middle East at InMobi
- Bruno Coindre, COO at TransferTo
- Suhail Bhat, Policy & Initiative Director at MEF
Click here for more information and to register.
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Planet Of The Apps Arabia (Dubai, 18-20 April 2011) is a 2 day strategic conference + developer masterclass + tech showcase exhibition … dedicated to local app development. Click here for more info.
AppsArabia members benefit from a 15% booking discount to attend the conference part – click here to register with the discount – the voucher code will be sent with the quotation after you register.
Additionally, AppsArabia members who are developers can apply for free entry to the developer masterclass workshops (it’ll be quite techie so only developers should attend this!) To register for the workshops please email Melanie Euverte.
We look forward to seeing you there!
read more 2CommentsRIM are hosting the first BlackBerry Developer Day on Wednesday 26th January at Art Sawa in Al Quoz, Dubai.
“The BlackBerry Developer Days bring together experts and industry insiders to provide local app dev communities with the latest news and opportunities in the world of apps. With in-depth technical sessions and expert advice, local developers can soon be on the road to creating successful BlackBerry applications. The event is perfect for anyone seriously interested in app development: whether they are a business partner, content generator or developer, if they’re looking to get the most effective and commercial results this is an event not to be missed.”
The event will run from 10am to 5pm and includes the following agenda:
In addition to the opportunity to learn about developing for the BlackBerry platform, RIM are also running a competition for PlayBook developers to win a free PlayBook.
Click here to register (English).
Click here to register (Arabic).
See you there! 
Happy New Year to you all! And let’s hope 2011 is even better for app development throughout the middle east
The Imagination Convention was a *great success* and I’ve received lots of positive feedback from many of you. Mr Operatic Twitter, the Charades game, the Real Elevator Pitch, the goody bag and of course all the giveaways seem to have gone down well!
Nokia very kindly ensured that all the serious app people who attended left with a top end Nokia smartphone … I’m sure that the people who registered to attend and then did not show up will be regretting it now!
We took lots of photos using Nokia N8 phones so here are some of the snaps …
Directions:
- the courtesy app bus will be leaving from Dubai Media City at 8.45am sharp from next to the large car park opposite Thuraya Tower 2 (the return trip will leave Abu Dhabi at 7pm)
- if you will make your own travel arrangements then click here for a map
We have some surprises but the general agenda for the day is:
- 10.30am to 11.15am === Check-in
- 11.15am to 11.30am === Welcome
- 11.30am to 12.00pm === Intro to AppsArabia
- 12.00pm to 01.00pm === Why Nokia
- 01.00pm to 01.30pm === The MENA app industry
- 01.30pm to 02.30pm === Lunch
- 02.30pm to 03.00pm === A secret game with prizes
- 03.00pm to 03.30pm === Nokia Case study
- 03.30pm to 04.00pm === How to get investment
- 04.00pm to 04.30pm === Coffee break
- 04.30pm to 05.30pm === Discussion panel
- 05.30pm to 06.00pm === How virtual games could meet real life
- 06.00pm to 06.15pm === Closing speech & goody bags
- 06.15pm to 08.00pm === Chill & chat
I look forward to seeing you all at The Imagination Convention. If you haven’t already registered then please do so immediately. And be sure to submit a photo showing your face … really, it’s important as we need them for your badge and a personalised gift!
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We’re pleased to announce that AppsArabia will be hosting an annual event called the Imagination Convention. The inaugural event will be at twofour54 campus on Thursday 16th December 2010 from 10.30am until 6pm with networking afterwards.
The event is free but is open only to AppsArabia members – you will receive your invitation by email this week. But please save the date now!
Our sincere thanks go to Nokia who are sponsoring this event.
The format is intended to be informative, inspirational and fun …
- meet app entrepreneurs
- meet app developers
- learn about AppsArabia
- discover the huge commercial opportunity of Nokia apps
- discuss your ideas
- ask questions & debate issues
- lively competitions & great prizes
- fantastic giveaways & an amazing goody bag
Please look out for your invitation email and then be sure to register quickly as places are limited.
We look forward to meeting you at the AppsArabia 2010 Imagination Convention, sponsored by Nokia, on Thursday 16th Dec.
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