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Free Webinar: Privacy Fundamentals for Mobile – Sept 22, 2011 (11 am PDT)

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Join mobile marketing and online privacy experts in this webinar for marketing, technology, and legal/privacy experts interested in responsibly leveraging this powerful, emerging media.

As mobile marketing continues to grow, the use of data for analysis and personalization has become increasingly important in successfully providing relevant services to users. Some of the uses of mobile data, such as location and device IDs have started drawing scrutiny by media, policymakers and advocates.

Get answers and gain insights into:

  • What are the issues that are creating concerns?
  • What do consumers think about privacy (discover insights from recent Truste privacy research)?
  • How can you avoid the risks?
  • What are the emerging best practices?
  • What is the MMA doing?

Speakers
Moderator:  Michael Becker, North American Managing Director, Mobile Marketing Association

Panelists:
Jules Polonetsky,  Co-Chair and Director, The Future of Privacy Forum
Christopher Wolf, Co-Chair, The Future of Privacy Forum; Partner, Hogan Lovells US LLP
Alan Chapell, President, Chapell & Associates; Co-Chair MMA Privacy Committee
Frances Maier, President, Truste; Co-Chair MMA Privacy Committee

Thursday, September 22, 2011 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT

More information: Privacy Fundamentals for Mobile

WIMA NFC USA: Nov. 30 – Dec. 1, 2011, San Francisco, CA USA

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WIMA is a global event with a proven track record exclusively dedicated to NFC technology and the name of confidence for hundreds of companies who have attended our event in Monaco over the past 5 years. WIMA brings together industry leaders, start-up companies, application developers, service providers, standards organizations, government bodies and research institutes and by industry demand is now moving forward promoting the outreach, development and implementation of NFC technology to the US market.

Industry experts will present a highly focused cutting edge conference summit. Animated panel discussions will address key issues for both established players and newcomers to the technology from the evolving ecosystem.

The Demo Area – regrouping the latest innovative NFC applications, products and service NFC Technology in a networking environment.

Networking Meeting Planner: make the most of your time and plan your meetings ahead using your personalized Networking Tool & Meeting Planner. Post event the Networking Tool stays open for attendee messaging.

WIMA NFC USA is a great and unique opportunity for current and future potential developers to network with key players and leading companies from the NFC industry.

Who will attend?

  • Large Enterprises
  • SME’s
  • Start-Up’s
  • Industry Associations / Standards Organizations
  • Government Bodies
  • Research & Educational Institutions
  • Analysts
  • VC’s
  • Media

Industry Sectors

  • Solution Developers: Payment – Ticketing – Loyalty – Access Control – Healthcare – Gaming – Social Media – Advertising – Web – Multiple Applications
  • Product Manufacturers: Mobile Handsets – Consumer Electronics – Smart Card / RFID manufacturer -Terminals and other devices
  • Component Manufacturers: Semiconductors- Protocol Stacks / Middleware – Operating Systems
  • Service Providers: Carriers – Merchants – Transport Operators – Banking/Financial Services – TSM’s –Tourism – Event Organizers
  • Test / Measurement / Qualification: Test Equipment Vendors – Test Labs
  • System Integrators
  • R&D

More information: WIMA NFC USA 2011

Mobile Marketing Summit New York – Sept 8, 2011

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Registration is open for the Mobile Marketing Summit: Holiday Focus 2011 on Thursday, Sept. 8 in New York with executive keynotes from 1800Flowers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pandora, Equifax, Michaels Stores, Meredith, Barclaycard and OgilvyOne. Mobile Marketer is the host.

The second Mobile Marketing Summit will be held Thursday, Sept. 8 in New York at the National Museum of the American Indian, a Beaux Arts Smithsonian museum in downtown Manhattan. Targeting senior executives and decision-makers at brands, ad agencies, publishers, retailers and service providers, the summit is the leading holiday mobile marketing conference.

“Mobile Marketing Summit: Holiday Focus 2011” is a daylong event featuring keynotes from senior executives at 1800Flowers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Equifax, Pandora, OgilvyOne, Michaels Stores, Meredith, Barclaycard and InsightExpress, as well as CEO of leading mobile marketing firms.

These speakers will share ideas, research, best-practice tips and case studies. Plenty of breaks between sessions will allow for networking and exchange of cards and contact details.

Registration information: Mobile Marketing Summit 2011

Mobile Shopping Conference: Sept. 7-9, 2011, UK

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By attending Mobile Shopping 2011 Conference, you will:

Network

  • Connect with an speaker faculty of renowned industry and research experts who will deliver compelling evidence and strategic support to shape and optimise your mcommerce platform.
  • Engage in frank discussion and debate with the industry’s most experienced Ecommerce Retailers, research agencies and service providers
  • Benefit from maximum interaction and transferable learning through practical Workshops, Interactive Roundtables and Think Tanks

Learn

  • Get exclusive insight into current market trends, consumer adoption patterns and crucial statistics on ROI by hearing keynote presentations
  • Learn about the latest infrastructure and capabilities of mobile that assist you in driving customer loyalty and diversifying multichannel sales
  • Find out about real-life case studies on how mobile enabled commerce has impacted customer engagement and revenue figures across channels.
  • Hear first-hand from the most successful retailers with an existing mcommerce strategy into how to drive cross-channel sales

Benchmark

  • Over 250 of the UK’s most senior retail Ecommerce and Marketing directors together in one room: this is a critical opportunity to benchmark and develop your mobile engagement strategy. See the conference agenda
  • Benchmark your mobile engagement strategy against the US and UK’s biggest players at interactive sessions

More information: Mobile Shopping Conference 2011

Mobile Commerce Forum – Oct. 10-12, 2011, Houston, TX

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Internet Retailer’s second annual Mobile Commerce Forum is designed to help marketers succeed in the new competitive world of mobile commerce. The Mobile Commerce Forum will feature m-commerce innovators who will provide details on every aspect of m-commerce:

  • evolving a mobile strategy
  • designing and testing great mobile sites
  • creating mobile apps that consumers want to use
  • the elements of a standout mobile user experience
  • how store retailers can tap into the mobile revolution in-store
  • the secrets to successful mobile marketing
  • the role of coupons in a mobile world
  • when and how to make effective use of mobile display advertising
  • how mobile changes e-mail marketing
  • how catalogers must rethink their businesses to adapt to a mobile world
  • how to secure payments in a mobile world
  • and more.

Topping off the agenda are the  live reviews of mobile sites and apps.

Keynote and Featured Speakers will provide insight on the current stage and future development of m-commerce and help attendees understand how to create and evolve the programs that will lead to success in the new mobile world.

Featured Speakers

Susan Blue, Director of Product Strategy, FordDirect, will talk about how mobile is becoming a key driver for FordDirect, the joint venture between Ford Motor Company and its franchised dealers. She’ll share how mobile is speeding car-buyers’ ability to connect with dealers for additional vehicle information; and the results its mobile strategy is achieving for Ford Direct.

Christopher Brya, Director of Mobile and Emerging Channels, Choice Hotels International, will share what it takes for mobile’s in-house champions to create a mobile initiative that wins the support of corporate leadership. He’ll describe the educational approach taken by his team to develop an effective mobile program that won buy-in at the top.

Ron Yates, President and Director of E-commerce, Yates & Co., is proof that reailers don’t need to be big to have a big mobile presence. He’ll talk about how the right practices, technology and business model have come together to drive an effective mobile program for this smaller-scaled retailer—and how others can discover the same success.

 

The event will be held at the Hilton Americas-Houston, Texas  USA   (1600 Lamar, Houston, TX 77010).

 

For more information: Mobile Commerce Forum 2011

NFC Payments USA: Nov. 2-3, 2011, Miami, FL

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NFC Payments USA conference and Exhibition has been developed to offer you industry professionals a clear path to develop NFC payments as a commercial proposition and to provide attendees with the contacts to do so.

  • Finally meet the contacts and partners you need: This is the first opportunity for North America’s NFC community to meet under one roof and drill down into key strategies for commercial rollout
  • Reach critical mass: The latest forecasts on how soon it will happen, plus drivers such as bridging technologies, coupons and loyalty programs
  • Overcome lack of devices: Hear from industry experts and understand what to do to ensure your business remains unaffected
  • Definitive business models: What’s best for banks, carriers and other parties? Plus protecting your organization and making money from day one
  • Triumph over interoperability issues: Best ways to deliver interoperability between carriers and banks and create a positive experience for everyone
  • Inside Wallet Wars: Understand what the rise of the wallet means for your business and get valuable ideas to differentiate your offering within a wallet

This is the only event in North America to unite Banks, Payments, Mobile Carriers, Handsets providers and chip providers all intent on unleashing the industry’s rich profit potential.

The conference brings together leaders in the  industry to share their knowledge with you. From MasterCard to Nokia, Citigroup to Amex, IBM to Coupons Inc. you will get key insights from the industry’s most respected members and ensure you’re on the right path to success.

More information: NFC Payments USA

U.S. Advanced Payment Summit: Nov. 28-29, 2011, Washington, DC

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The US Advanced Payments Summit (Nov 28-29, 2011, Washington D.C) is the only place to meet industry leaders with cutting edge innovations and strategies in mobile and contactless, government and transit payments.

With over 75 senior payments speakers from the fastest growing sectors, this is the best opportunity you’ll have all year to benchmark your advanced payments strategy to build a more comprehensive business case to secure investment.

Speakers include:

  • Candace Carlson, Operations Manager, ORCA (Seattle)
  • Tonya Dunyon, EBT Coordinator, Utah Department of Workforce Services
  • Walt Henderson, Director, EFT Strategy Division, U.S. Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service
  • Sean Patrick Kemple, PMP, Navy Cash Program Manager, US Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service
  • Connie Reinhardt, Staff Director, Office of Administrative Services, Florida Department of Children and Family
  • Al Rios, EBT Bureau Chief, Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, Division of Employment and Transitional Supports
  • Sarah Rotman, Microfinance Analyst, CGAP
  • David Dick, Electronic Revenue Collection Program Manager,Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District
  • Dara Duguay, Director, Office of Financial Education, Visa
  • Catherine Murchie, Group Head, Transit, MasterCard
  • Ames Robb, EBT Coordinator, Department for Children and Families, Vermont Agency for Human Services
  • Brian Triplett, Head of Commercial and North America Prepaid Products, Visa
  • Mung-Ki Woo, Global Mobile Team Lead, MasterCard
  • Sabha Sobhani, Programme Manager, United Nations Programme Development (UNDP)
  • Safwan Shah, CEO at PayKloud (Former Founder & President of Infonox at TSYS)
  • Marc B. Keller, Global Enterprise Payments, Director, Digital Networks & Mobile, Citigroup

This multi-industry gathering presents never before heard case studies on cutting edge payments systems, guaranteeing you will go back to the office having identified cost-saving programs to meet your requirements.

  • What exactly is your business case for investing significantly in an advanced payments systems and what is the best solution for your need?
  • In a time of limited budgets, how much are state and federal agencies saving from the transition of cash to advanced forms of payments and disbursements? How can you demonstrate cost saving strategies in your RFP?
  • How can you create and leverage open dialogue between operators, agencies, card networks and banks to create partnerships and uniform advanced payments standards?

Find out more at www.advancedpaymentssummit.com.
T: +44 (0)20 7067 1831. E: advancedpayments@clarionevents.com

Mobile World Congress: Feb. 27 – March 1, 2012, Barcelona, Spain

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Far more than a mere communication device, mobiles now serve as our books, health monitors, payment transfer devices, social connectors and tour guides. Mobile technology is embedded in our cars, homes, appliances, governments and utilities. Mobile is enhancing and expanding education and thus, transforming the world.

Mobile World Congress 2012 will celebrate the current state of mobile and offer a glimpse into where mobile has the potential to go next.

Mobile World Congress will present:

  • A world-class thought-leadership conference featuring visionary keynotes and panel discussions
  • A cutting-edge product and technology exhibition featuring 1,400 exhibitors
  • The world’s best venue for seeking industry opportunities, making deals, and networking
  • App Planet, the Centre of the Mobile Apps Universe
  • The Global Mobile Awards programme, where we recognize innovations and advancement in the industry
  • mPowered Brands, where global marketers and agencies increase knowledge of mobile marketing and immediate connect with mobile players to bring their visions to reality.

More information: Mobile World Congress 2012.

Direct Response Forum 2011: August 8-10, 2011, San Diego, CA

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The trade association for payments professionals, the Direct Response Forum (DRF), will hold its annual forum on Monday, August 8th through Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 in San Diego, CA. The DRF annually draws top tier experts from the field of card-not-present transactions.  This year’s meeting will be hosted by Digital River, a global provider of ecommerce solutions.

The Direct Response Forum brings together leading direct merchants, acquirers, card companies, and service providers for two days of interactive panels, breakout sessions, and roundtable discussions focused on key topics affecting the customer/card-not-present (CNP) merchant community.  The Direct Response Forum is a not-for-profit educational organization that is managed by a Board of Directors of executives at leading companies including Aegon Direct Marketing Services, Affinion Group, Ancestry.com, Digital River, Expedia Inc., L.L. Bean Inc., ShopNBC, and Western Union.

This year’s Direct Response Forum, Cruising Through Payment Challenges, will provide a variety of educational sessions designed to give direct merchants real-time strategies for streamlining payment processes and cutting costs.  The educational sessions will feature leading experts including:

  • Dr. Topher Morrison, author, “Bullet Proof – How To Survive In A Slow Economy”
  • Mark Sanborn, author, “The Fred Factor: How Passion in Your Work and Life Can Turn the Ordinary into the Extraordinary”
  • Jay Hawkins, Sr. Economist, Visa International, 2011 Economic Trends In Payments
  • Anita Boomstein, Partner, Hughes, Hubbard, & Reed, LLP, Legal and Regulatory Update

“Many of the top retailers in the world, collectively conducting billions of dollars in credit card transactions annually, attend the Direct Response Forum. This is the event to attend if you want to learn the best practices in the payment industry,” says Chantal Gaspie, DRF Executive Chair.

DRF 2011 will include valuable information on the latest trends in mobile payments, data security, chargebacks, global payment strategies, regulatory issues, prepaid card insights, and recurring payment challenges.

Registration information is available at http://www.directresponseforum.org

Mobile Insider Summit: Aug. 14-17, 2011, Lake Tahoe, NV

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The Mobile Insider Summit is a three day event that brings together the brightest minds in mobile marketing to share leading-edge information and experiences in a think-tank environment while exploring new technology, strategies, and tactics for effective use of mobile as a marketing vehicle.

Summit organizers bring in 50 of the top marketing and agency executives responsible for mobile marketing strategies and budgets for their companies to network, debate, and collaborate about marketing using mobile.

Attendance for the Summits are capped to ensure conversations, learnings and overall experiences are intimate, productive, and highly useful.

Learn more: Mobile Insider Summit 2011.