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Two-day summit will explore global application distribution through
Nokia channels, web runtime and browser optimization, plus
cross-platform development using latest Nokia technologies
Espoo, Finland - Nokia today announced the 2009 Nokia Developer
Summit to be held in Monte Carlo, Monaco from April 28-29, 2009. Tero
Ojanperä, Executive Vice President, Nokia Services, will deliver the
opening keynote, addressing leading software developers, network
operators and content partners about Nokia business and development
opportunities.
Registration is now open at www.developersummit2009.com. Attendees
from around the world will learn, share and explore the latest in
application and content development, integration and distribution
opportunities for Nokia devices and services.
At the event, Ojanperä will deliver "Developing for the Era of Social
Location," affirming the exciting possibilities available to software
developers interested in the convergence of social networking,
physical location and mobility using Nokia platforms.
Additional keynote speakers include Lee Williams, Executive Director
of the Symbian Foundation, who will address the "Evolution of Open
Mobile Platforms"; and Michael Halbherr, Vice President of Nokia
Location Based Services, who will discuss "Unleashing Innovation for
the World with Maps."
The latest Nokia Developer Summit agenda includes experts from the
world of mobile technology and is available at
www.developersummit2009.com/agenda.
Attendees at the Nokia Developer Summit will receive the latest
updates about publishing to the Ovi Store through
www.publish.ovi.com, a self-service publishing tool that provides
developers with an easy way to distribute and monetize their
applications and content to millions of consumers using Nokia
devices.
"The 2009 Nokia Developer Summit will gather developers from around
the world to learn about the latest technologies and business
opportunities that only Nokia can offer," said Rob Taylor, Head of
Forum Nokia. "The Summit brings developers, global network operators,
business partners and Nokia experts together in a truly collaborative
learning environment that explores how Nokia can help developers
improve their business and tap into the growth in mobile application
development opportunities worldwide."
In addition, software developers attending the 2009 Nokia Developer
Summit will learn about:
- Advanced technical information about Nokia technologies and
development platforms, including Ovi, Flash Lite, Web Runtime, Qt,
maemo and Nokia touch-screen interfaces;
- Partnership opportunities with Nokia, as well as funding
opportunities for developers through Nokia's venture capital arm,
Nokia Growth Partners; and
- Marketing and promotional opportunites through Forum Nokia plus
revenue sharing and pricing strategies for Ovi Store.
Developer attendees can also schedule one-on-one meetings at the
Summit with Nokia technology and business experts to answer open
questions. In addtion, attendees can participate in special hands-on
lab exercises in the latest mobile technologies and platforms that
promise to substantially broaden the software development and
business horizons of mobile developers who attend the event.
On Day Two of the Summit, attendees will have the opportunity to
watch an elite group of developers selected by Forum Nokia, as they
go face-to-face in a 24-hour "Hackathon" competition to complete Web
Runtime widgets for the home screen of the new Nokia N97. The ideas
for the "Hackathon" build upon the best widget ideas selected from
more than 1,000 concepts submitted by consumers around the world for
the Nokia N97 Widget Design Competition. The winning widgets created
during the "Hackathon" will be distributed through the Ovi Store.
Additional details about this contest are available at
http://2009.nseries.com.
For more information and to register in advance for the 2009 Nokia
Developer Summit, visit: www.developersummit2009.com.
Forum Nokia
Nokia's global developer program, Forum Nokia connects developers to
tools, technical information, support, and distribution channels they
can use to build and market applications around the globe. From
offices in the U.S., Europe, India, Japan, China, and Singapore,
Forum Nokia provides technical and business development support to
developers and operators to assist them in achieving their goal of
successfully launching applications and services to consumers and
enterprises. More information is available at www.forum.nokia.com.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world's number one manufacturer of mobile devices by
market share and a leader in the converging Internet and
communications industries. We make a wide range of devices for all
major consumer segments and offer Internet services that enable
people to experience music, maps, media, messaging and games. We also
provide comprehensive digital map information through NAVTEQ and
equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through
Nokia Siemens Networks.
Media Enquiries:
Nokia
Communications
Tel. +358 7180 34900
Email: press.services@nokia.com
www.nokia.com
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