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Prepaid Commerce Europe 08 is the executive forum for the €75bn European prepaid market. The platform where the prepaid industry comes together to align their business needs and do real business, contributing to the continuous growth of the prepaid market. 

At Prepaid Commerce Europe you will find:
The world's most innovative and exciting prepaid case studies
The world's foremost retailers, mobile and transit operators
The world's most established and innovative service providers
The world's most renowned ecommerce platforms

With Mobile WiMAX service revenues predicted to hit $23bn by 2013, and with Asia set to dominate the marketplace with over 50% of subscribers by this time, there are many opportunities for operators, carriers and service providers planning Mobile WiMAX services.

Attending Mobile WiMAX Congress 2008 - the only top-level conference focusing on the global Mobile WiMAX industry - will enable you to define your Mobile WiMAX strategy and determine your best route to a fast ROI!

With over 35 international speakers covering business models, big picture economics, technology road map and value chain development, the latest 802.16e developments and over 20 international case studies from Africa, Asia, Europe, South America and USA this is a must-attend event for service providers operating or looking to operate in the Mobile WiMAX arena.

Specially crafted for the Latin American market, WiMAX Forum Congress Latin America will bring the industry together in a new and exciting format which promises to be the most comprehensive and informative event of its kind for the Latin American region.

As the need for information and solid mobile internet strategies intensify, you can get all the answers you need over 3 days. Combining a free-to-attend exhibition featuring the largest ever Latin American showcase of WiMAX products and services, together with a high-level conference, networking groups, workshops, demonstrations, features and a free educational seminar programme!

The mobile entertainment industry is growing rapidly around the world. According to industry research, it has the potential to reach $76 billion by 2011. This is a significant promise for the consumers to access entertainment on the go. How can we ensure that the industry will deliver so that it brings even greater benefits to both consumers and businesses? The purpose of this conference is to bring together operators, providers, equipment manufacturers, developers and regulators, to indentify and address the critical issues facing the mobile entertainment industry today.

Our speakers from leading companies will also provide you with an array of possibilities, in terms of business developments and best practices that will shape the future of mobile entertainment industry. This will provide a unique opportunity for delegates to update their knowledge, and learn about the tremendous potential that exists in the market and the wide range of services and applications that are available today.

This year we will also celebrate the best in Mobile Entertainment. Our judges will recognise and reward the companies, technologies, innovations and campaigns that moved the industry forward, at a glittering award ceremony and gala dinner. I am confident that with your full commitment, we can work together side by side through this conference to overcome obstacles, and explore new avenues in this fast moving industry.

Reasons to register:

• Insight into the evolution of the mobile entertainment industry.
• What are the current and future levels of competition within the mobile entertainment industry?
• How has the mobile music value chain developed?
• Devising the right pricing models to drive the success of mobile music
• Meeting mobile TV user expectations and future opportunities
• Understanding the impact of mobile social community
• Examining current and future control options in mobile gaming
• How operators and service providers are addressing moral issues in the adult content sector
• Assessing the future of mobile gambling
• The role of digital rights management

Join over 2,500 decision makers from 80+ countries and the entire telecoms value chain to network, do business and understand how telcos can meet the challenges for a converging broadband world.

Attendance is FREE to operators and regulators and early booking discounts apply for everyone else.  Access to the 150 stand exhibition is FREE to all. Register at: http://www.comworldseries-me.com/bmw

The TM Forum’s first event of 2009 will also be a first for Asia.  Management World Asia to be held in Singapore in January not only aims to bring the industry’s thought leadership to the leaders of industry but also to provide a meeting space to share ideas.   Benefit from a superior program of case studies from Asian service providers as well as international perspectives from around the globe and training on TM Forum standards and initiatives.

Keynotes include:

Dr. Shyue-Ching Lu, Chairman & CEO, Chunghwa Telecom
Paul Berriman, Chief Technology Officer, PCCW Limited
Sigve Brekke, Head of Telenor Asia

Early Bird offer ends: October 16, 2008

IIR are proud to present the first and only Roaming conference specifically designed for the MENA region.

You'll be provided with optimal business information on Roaming in the Middle East, Gulf and North Africa. Be the first to hear about the roaming alliances being formed across the region and the affect this has on your business. You’ll learn how to optimise cost savings and understand common operator strategies to defend roaming revenues.

When registering, please quote your unique label code CG2516TELIN