BREW 2007 to Feature Expanded Conference Agenda With More Than 80 Panels
Written by QUALCOMM Incorporated
Monday, 21 May 2007
Global Wireless Community Heading 'Into the New' for QUALCOMM's BREW 2007 Conference, June 20 - 22 in San Diego
SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 21-- QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) , a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and mobile data solutions, today announced its extensive agenda of speakers from more than 30 companies for the BREW 2007 Conference, June 20 - 22 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego. Focused on this year's theme of 'Into the New,' BREW 2007 will explore the dynamic evolution of wireless and will highlight new technologies, new industry developments and new markets made possible with BREW. QUALCOMM CEO Dr. Paul E. Jacobs and QUALCOMM Internet Services and MediaFLO Technologies President Peggy Johnson will deliver keynote presentations during the conference on the future of wireless offerings and services. Additional keynote speakers from leading wireless and technology companies will be announced in the coming weeks.
This year's conference will feature more than 80 technical, business and advanced programming sessions and panels covering the latest trends in the wireless industry, including social networking and user-generated content, location-based services, custom user interface capabilities, direct-to-consumer offerings, mobile gaming and more.
"The BREW 2007 Conference continues a tradition of being at the forefront of the wireless industry by attracting the companies and individuals shaping the future of wireless data," said Bob Briggs, senior vice president and general manager of BREW, QUALCOMM Internet Services. "This year's conference presents new opportunities to focus on the mobile content industry and recognize the influential leaders and companies who challenge old standards and dedicate themselves to moving the wireless industry forward."
In addition to three days of informative panels and sessions, BREW 2007 will feature approximately 70 sponsors and exhibitors in the BREW Partner Pavilion, including BREW handset manufacturers, content providers, publishers and developers showcasing the latest innovations in wireless applications and services. The conference also features BREWfest, an exclusive celebration for conference attendees featuring award winning rock group the Goo Goo Dolls, who will take the stage aboard the USS Midway, anchored in the San Diego Bay.
This year's conference includes The BREW 2007 Developer Awards, recognizing the best BREW applications and services in the following categories: Best Up and Coming, Best Business or Productivity, Best Location-Based Service, Best Community (formerly Best Communications), Best Entertainment, Best Game and the People's Choice Award, selected by conference attendees who vote for their favorite application from the finalists across the six commercial award categories. This 2007 program features a new category, Best Public Service Application, given to the top BREW application created to empower underserved communities across the globe and strengthen economic and social development. Awards will be presented throughout BREW 2007 in the Elizabeth Ballroom.
For more information on the BREW 2007 Conference, as well as to register and reserve hotel accommodations, please visit: www.brew2007.com. Registration is limited. Interested attendees are encouraged to register now -- the conference has sold out every year since its inception in 2001.
BREW solutions change the way people relate to wireless data services. By enabling the discovery and delivery of high-value content, BREW creates opportunities for the wireless industry to enhance consumers' mobile data experience. QUALCOMM's comprehensive and targeted BREW Signature Solutions offer reduced time to market and lower capital investment for companies providing mobile products and services. Customers also can benefit from several modular BREW offerings, including uiOne(TM), deliveryOne(TM) and QPoint(TM), which provide the foundation for customer-differentiated wireless data capabilities.
QUALCOMM Incorporated (www.qualcomm.com) is a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on CDMA and other advanced technologies. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., QUALCOMM is included in the S&P 500 Index and is a 2007 FORTUNE 500(R) company traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market(R) under the ticker symbol QCOM.
QUALCOMM and BREW are registered trademarks of QUALCOMM Incorporated. uiOne, deliveryOne and QPoint are trademarks of QUALCOMM Incorporated. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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