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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!

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.