SAN DIEGO, August 14, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- An elite cast of headliners from the mobile communications industry are scheduled to appear at Global Mobile 2003, September 24-26. This San Diego-based conference, dedicated to mobile communications, will feature participants from companies from around the world that include Qualcomm, LG InfoComm, EFI, Mobileway, Sony Ericsson, Red Oxygen, Octane Mobile, LogicaCMG, Motorola and more. For more information and to register for this year's premier event, visit www.sms.ac/globalmobile.
Conference attendees will include wireless operators, application developers, handset manufacturers, content creators, wireless data service providers and others committed to shaping the future of mobile communications. This year's conference theme is, "In Search of the Killer App."
Topics scheduled to be addressed at Global Mobile 2003 include: "Content vs. Communication," "Mobile Advertising," "Bandwidth and Next-Generation Devices," "Revenue-Generating Applications," "Mobile Billing," and "Building a Mobile Community." Additionally, there will be executive roundtable discussions and demonstrations of leading-edge products, services and technologies.
"This is a pivotal time for the wireless industry," said Michael Pousti, chairman and chief executive officer at SMS.ac, Inc. (www.sms.ac). "As usage and subscriber bases mushroom, new wireless applications and services are being launched daily as companies race in search of the Holy Grail and the riches that will follow.
"There is so much driving wireless industry revenue streams," continued Pousti. "There is text messaging, location-based services, mobile email, m-commerce, MMS offerings, news and financial services, gaming, streaming video -- the list goes on. I look forward to welcoming each and every participant, as we search for the killer app."
Global Mobile 2003 will showcase an extensive array of exhibitors displaying the latest products and innovations within the realm of mobile communications. With an expected attendance of more than 500, Global Mobile 2003 will be an attractive venue, both in terms of its location and as a conference where decision-makers convene to help shape the future of the wireless industry. 87% of registered attendees thus far are at the VP level or above.
Global Mobile 2003 is designed to bring excitement, interactivity, and fun to the conference-going experience. For example, several "Always Connected" networking parties are slated throughout the two-day event. Internationally renowned bands will be performing at Global Mobile 2003, including Rick Monroe, described by Entertainment Tonight as a "star on the rise," and Lap Dog, featuring former members of the superstar band, Toad the Wet Sprocket. Food and entertainment is included with Global Mobile 2003 registration. The atmosphere will be made more festive thanks to Samuel Adams, the Official Beer of Global Mobile 2003.
"Global Mobile 2003 is going to be unlike any other conference. The entire event is designed to be high-energy, remarkably interactive and tremendously impactful," said Global Mobile 2003 coordinator, Kevin Trimble. "The conference venue is right on the water here in San Diego, and the charged atmosphere is ideally suited to making things happen in spectacularly beautiful surroundings."
Make plans to attend Global Mobile 2003. Register now at www.sms.ac/global mobile for your chance to instantly win one of several Apex Digital DVD players. Travel arrangements can be made with a discount of up to 15% through the Official Airline of Global Mobile 2003 -- United Air Lines.
Global Mobile 2003 exhibition, sponsorship, and showcase opportunities are still available. Visit www.sms.ac/globalmobile for more info. If your company needs an exhibit showcase, or doesn't want to ship it to San Diego, Contempo Design can save you time, money and hassle. Companies interested in submitting a key executive to speak at the conference are encouraged to complete the online submission form at the Global Mobile 2003 site (www.sms.ac/globalmobile).
Industry analysts from internationally recognized market research or financial institutions and members of the press may attend Global Mobile 2003 free of charge. Register at www.sms.ac/globalmobile.
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About SMS.ac
SMS.ac, Inc. is a wireless communications company whose proprietary MMSbox technology enables the exchange of text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) mobile communications across any technology platform and deliverable to any enabled wireless device. A demonstration of MMSbox technology is available at www.sms.ac. With approximately 10 million registered users in 220 countries, SMS.ac is host to the largest mobile community in the world, offering connectivity to more than 400 mobile networks worldwide. Through its core MMSbox(tm) technologies, SMS.ac, Inc. enables interoperable, worldwide wireless interaction between network operators, the Internet, enterprises, consumers and application/content developers. Through its global initiatives, SMS.ac is igniting the widespread adoption and use of wireless data.
SMS.ac derives revenues through shared revenue relationships with mobile operators around the world. Revenues are also realized from mobile advertisements, technology licensing, subscriptions, sponsorships and other streams. SMS.ac's consumer site (www.sms.ac) is an example of the brandable web interfaces to MMSbox(tm) technologies available for licensing. To view the SMS.ac corporate web site, visit www.sms.ac/corporate.