Mobilize 2011: Big business. Big opportunities.

Yves Behar at MobilizeBig business means big opportunities at Mobilize 2011.

Register by August 27 to save $ 200 on your two-day ticket to Mobilize.

Mobile technology has become an economic powerhouse that has affected nearly every vertical market – from healthcare to education, to energy and entertainment.

  • Global mobile revenues are expected to hit $ 1.3 trillion this year – almost 2% of global GDP.
  • Mobile data revenue alone is expected to eclipse $ 300 billion this year.
  • Mobile devices now exceed traditional computers in unit sales + revenue.

At Mobilize 2011, we’ll examine mobile business models, innovation and overall impact on society to identify opportunities that will propel the industry in the next 12 to 18 months. Topics include:

  • Profitable gaps. Who are the new mobile infrastructure players? A spate of successful startups in mobile infrastructure do not rely on selling to carriers for deployment on their networks. What other opportunities exist for more direct services on the networks?
  • Building a robust developer community. App developers are at the center of a shift from “battle of devices” to “war of ecosystems.” What are the elements of a robust, healthy developer community?
  • Why So-Lo-Mo will finally unleash m-commerce. Mobile commerce is being reshaped by three trends. So-Lo-Mo (social, location and mobile) will open new doors for brands and retailers that can adapt to the change.

Mobilize 2011 is now accepting LaunchPad nominations for startups in mobile web and mobile technology. LaunchPad is where we parade our selection of the 10 best startups or major product launches to the assembled legion of VCs, angel investors, tech journalists and other conference attendees. If you think your startup has the right stuff, submit your entry form by August 19, 2011 at 11:59 PM PST.

Register by August 27 to attend Mobilize 2011 for just $ 895.



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