Free mobile conference offers industry insight

The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) Mobile Mega Trends Conference will take place from 4pm on 12 October 2011, at the Dock Hotel in Point, Durban. The event is open and free to both members and non-members of the MMA.

Some of the industry leaders in technology and telecommunications, MapIT, MMA, BuzzCity and AAT (Always Active Technologies), will spearhead the initiative, which provides a unique platform to discuss and explore developments in mobile advertising, mobile trends, location-based services, social media, mobile lessons learned and growth comparisons.

"The upcoming event offers an opportunity for some of the leaders in the mobile space to get together and reflect on the progress that has been made, as well as to plot the course for the future," says Etienne Louw, MD of MapIT. "The mobile sphere is evolving rapidly and it is important for the stakeholders to collaborate and work together to ensure that we move in the right direction."

Speakers

Several guest speakers will present on each of the topics, lending their considerable experience and expertise to the discussions.

Hawa Omar, sales director of BuzzCity, who will present on mobile advertising
Tim Bishop, CTO of Prezence Digital, who will present on mobile trends
Gustav Praekelt, CEO of Praekelt Consulting, who will present on social media trends
Justin Clarke, chairman of Private Property, who will present on mobile lessons learned and growth comparisons
Etienne Louw, MD of MapIT, who will present on location-based services

There will be a Q&A and debate, as well as a networking session to follow the presentations. For more, email az.oc.smetsys@dlorac or go to www.mapit.co.za.