Events

Cannes hosts 3GSM again. There is no escape!

There will be 661 exhibitors in Cannes this year, from February 14-17.

The "congress has a record level of speaking expertise with 107 tier 1 board level speakers including 56 CEOs."

Conference innovations? yes - dozens.

•  Mobile Entertainment Summit -

An all new track of the Congress bringing together the Music, Broadcast, Gaming and Media Industries with the Mobile Industry to discuss content strategies, rating, adaptation, delivery and more. A special price is available to non-telecoms content or entertainment companies which allows access to the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday keynote sessions as well as all of the Mobile Entertainment Summit sessions.

• Growth Markets Analysis Seminar - Leading consultants and analysts will present in-depth analysis on five key growth markets around the globe.
• Cutting Edge,Venture Funded Technologies Seminar - This year's extended seminar will allow increased networking in the adjacent 'Cutting Edge Meet & Greet Room'.
• More 'Fireside Chats' - After the success of the operator 'Fireside Chat' last year, this format will now be utilised on three mornings.
• Session Keynotes - Each session will begin with its own keynote address, featuring the highest calibre content and presentations throughout the agenda.

And other new ideas? Yes: the network zone. "The Network Zone is an online database-matching service, which allows you to make contact with other delegates before you attend the event. What's more, the Network Zone uses a unique matching engine which ensures that you make contact with relevant attendees."

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