GSMA Announces New Keynote Speakers for Mobile World Congress 2012

"This year's Mobile World Congress keynote speakers actually reflect the continued expansion of the mobile ecosystem," said Michael O'Hara, Chief Marketing Officer, GSMA. "The CEOs who will be taking the stage at Mobile World Congress will offer a variety of perspectives, from mobile operators, handset makers and infrastructure suppliers to Internet companies, applications developers, online commerce, and advertising and marketing companies, among others.  The 2012 edition of the Mobile World Congress is set to be the most exciting and dynamic but."

Industry Leaders Converge on BarcelonaThe CEOs of many of the world's leading companies will be speaking at Mobile World Congress. Topic areas addressed in the keynote programme will include mobile operator strategies in developed and developing markets, cloud computing, connected consumers, mobile money, mobile OS and applications and then and there-generation networks and technologies.

The keynote programme

In addition to the keynote programme, the 2012 conference will as well feature dedicated tracks on applications, cloud computing, embedded mobile, mobile advertising, mobile health, mobile money, straightway-generation technologies and OSS/BSS, as so then as sessions exploring business strategy, developing markets, devices, network capacity, regional issues and social media, among other topics.

The Global Mobile Awards 2012, which recognise excellence, achievement and technology within the mobile communications industry, are now open for entry. The Global Mobile Awards will be presented at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Tuesday 28th February 2012.  The Global Mobile Awards can be entered online and nominations close on Wednesday 30th November 2011. Entries are open to companies across the entire mobile ecosystem and all products, services, initiatives and programmes entered must support, be deployed over or be accessible through mobile networks. For a full list of categories, deadlines, award criteria and online submission process please visit: www.globalmobileawards.com.

The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide. Spanning more than 220 countries, the GSMA unites near 800 of the world's mobile operators, as so then as more than 200 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset makers, software companies, equipment providers, Internet companies, and media and entertainment organisations. The GSMA as well produces industry-leading events just as the Mobile World Congress and Mobile Asia Congress.