MTAM
News from the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan
Greetings!  :
Michigan's mobile community has been asking for access to training and resources from national and international industry experts. Here at MTAM, we've heard your request and HERE it is!
 
Intended for mobile developers, coders and enthusiasts at all levels, WIPJam + the Muther! of all Hack-a-thons will have something for everyone interested in mobile app development. And not only that - you can even compete for thousands of dollars in prizes!
 
Never before has the mobile community in the State of Michigan had access to the firms, experts and resources that will be available at WIPJam + Muther! of all Hack-a-thons - all in one place, in your own backyard! Register now so you don't miss your opportunity to get the latest APIs, tools, SDKs and one-on-one training for mobile app development!
  
We look forward to seeing you there!
Linda Daichendt, Executive Director 
Mobile Technology Association of Michigan
@gomobilemi
The Muther! of All Hackathons + WIPJam | July 30 & 31, 2012
Attend WIPJam to:
Connect with mobile development experts from across North America.
Discover new APIs, Tools, SDKs for app development.
Get a crash course in Mobile 101: How it's changing enterprise.
Learn how mobile is driving the auto-industry.
Find out the mobile trends for the next 12 months.
Learn what a mobile strategy can do for your business.
Attend Muther! of all Hackathons to:
Compete for thousands of $$$ in prizes.
Attend Deep Dive Technical Master classes and learn from mobile experts.
Build an App in 24 hours and pitch it to win great prizes.
WIPJam Sessions July 30
Mobile Sessions
Story Telling: Paul Benjamin and Sargon Benjamin, Base2 Apps; Sergio Bustamante II, Pixo Entertainment
Mobile 101: Planing and Strategy: Raj Singh, Tempo AI
Mobile 101: The App Life Cycle: Caroline Lewko, CEO, WIP
Mobile 101: Getting Going in the Enterprise
Marketplace Pitch Session: Anyone can participate
Making Money From Your App - Freemium and Advertising: Elgin Kim, Slacker Radio; Matt Tubergen, TechSmith
What Makes A Great App?
Using Analytics and Optimization Tools to Enhance Your App
Vroom Vroom: Driving Forward with the Auto Industry: Brian Mulloy, Apigee
UnPanel - Next 12 Months for Mobile Developers: Paul Benjamin, Base2 Apps
Technical Sessions
Microsoft Master Class: Jennifer Marsman, Developer Evangelist, Microsoft
NOOK Developer Workshop (Barnes & Noble) Master Class: Tom Chavez, Developer Evangelist, Barnes & Noble, Inc.
BlackBerry Master Class:Tom Anderson, Senior BlackBerry Developer Evangelist
Digital Globe Master Class
Hackathon Pitch Sessions: Hack Category Sponsors


Hackathon Categories offering Thousands of $$$ in prizes
Best Windows 8 Metro Apps using HTML5/JavaScript of XAML
sponsored by Microsoft
Best Mobile App using HTML5/JavaScript
sponsored by BlackBerry
Best Car Entertainment, Health & Fitness, Social or Enterprise App using satellite imagery
sponsored by Digital Globe
Best App Running on OpenShift
sponsored by Red Hat
Best Usergrid App
sponsored by Apigee
Best App Incorporating MapQuest's Data
sponsored by MapQuest
Plus More...
More Info & Registration
Thanks to our Sponsors
wipconnector.com | ©2012 Wireless Industry Partnership
 

About the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan (MTAM)

The Mobile Technology Association of Michigan (MTAM) is a Michigan-based non-profit trade association for the mobile industry. Our mission is to grow the industry within the state by increasing demand for Michigan-based mobile technology products and services, thereby generating increased entrepreneurial and enterprise-level opportunities and creating sustainable jobs.   

 

MTAM sponsors Michigan-based growth of the Mobile Monday organization which to-date boasts 2000+ members in chapters located in Ann Arbor, DetroitGrand Rapids and Lansing; performs research for members and other interested parties; facilitates idea sharing, entrepreneurial programs, training programs and jobs creation; acts as a liaison with the mobile technology community inside/outside of Michigan; and serves as a resource for all things related to the Mobile / Wireless industry. The group's website can be found at http://GoMobileMichigan.org.

  

Mobile Technology Association of Michigan

Linda Daichendt 

CEO / Executive Director

(248) 470-3257

Linda@GoMobileMichigan.org