[MWC] Networking Events

Nächste Woche ist es wieder so weit. In Barcelona findet der Mobile World Congress, DAS alljährliche Event der Mobile Industry, statt. Nun sind das Messegelände mit all seinen Ausstellern und auch der Kongressteil sicherlich schon eine Herausforderung, wenn man nichts verpassen will. Es gibt aber auch noch jede Menge Side Events, die nicht minder spannend sind. Hier einmal die, die ich mir vorgenommen habe.

Montag, 15. Februar 2010

Nokia Lounge Open

About: “As an alternative to the noise and crowds at Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, invited guests can relax on comfy sofas, enjoy delicious food and drinks as they discuss the industry and network with their peers — all courtesy of Nokia.”

Time: 9am-7pm, 15-16 February
Location: a short walk from the Mobile World Congress at Once – home of the Spanish National Organization for the Blind.
RSVP: Invite only. Ask your Nokia representative for details.
Cost: Free

Mobile Premier Awards

The Mobile Premier Awards are the largest open and global startup competition in the mobile industry and the point of reference in startup premiers during the Mobile World Congress and are organized in collaboration with some of the main networks in the industry including MobileMonday, Mobile Marketing Association (MMA), Mobile Entertainment Forum (MEF), MEX, MobileActive.org, Women 2.0 and the Women in Mobile Data Association.

The final program is available here.

Time: 3-8pm including networking cocktail
Location: Petit Palau of Palau de la Musica
RSVP: To attend the Mobile Premier Awards in Barcelona on February 15, you can buy full price tickets here on Amiando.
If you are a member of dotopen, you (and up to four of your colleagues) can buy a special ticket price of 39€ instead of 99€ for non-members, and you get additional benefits. Check here for all details on registration.

MobileFocus Global

MobileFocus Global is the international version of the USA’s largest, longest-running and best-attended media demo event showcasing the very latest innovations in portable and wireless technologies, including the newest in mobile phones, wireless services, laptop computers, GPS, email devices, music players, Wi-Fi, and more. The industry’s top press and analysts make MobileFocus the must-see event during their tradeshow experience.

Time: 7-10pm
Location: Avenida Palace hotel, Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes
RSVP: on invitation, please contact pepcom

Nokia Party

Time: starting 7pm
Location: „Once“ (Gran Via De Les Corts Catalanes 400, Barcelona)
RSVP: on invitation only, pls contact your Nokia representative

Dienstag, 16. Februar 2010

GoMo News Blender

Organised by the wonderful Bena Roberts from GoMoNews, this is the perfect cocktail to meet the interesting folks working in the mobile marketing, mobile advertising, mobile search, mobile barcode and mobile application space.

Time: 7-11pm
Location: Incognito Bar Barcelona, Calle Fusina 6, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
RSVP: Required here
Cost: Free Sponsored by Smaato

Mittwoch, 17. Februar 2010

TechCrunch Mobile 2010

Mike Butcher and TechCrunch Europe are returning to Barcelona for yet another interactive and live-streamed session featuring some of the most innovative and interesting mobile 2.0 startups and investors in Europe.

Time: 2-6:30pm
Location: TBA
RSVP: Required. Register here.
Cost: Standard ticket: 65 Euros

The Mobile Augmented Reality Showcase

Time: 5-7pm
Location: Fira Barcelona, North East corner of the Courtyard, the area bordered by Halls 1, 2, 4 and 5
RSVP: just come around

Swedish Beers

Classic Mobile World Congress side-event gathering organised by the always charming host Helen Keegan. Like the previous events, this is a relaxed evening, no formalities, no presentations, no business cards thrust in your face as soon as you arrive. Just come with an open mind, be prepared to talk nonsense to strangers, enjoy a drink or five and have yourself a good time. Oh, and leave the ties at the door please.

Time: 6:30pm-1:30am
Location: Dostrece, Calle Carme 40, Barcelona
RSVP: RSVP on Facebook here.
Cost: Free

Carnival of Nations Party

WIP is partnering with ECO to provide a great opportunity for developers to connect to the members of the mobile ecosystem from around the world. Our ever popular Jameoke will be happening once again and ECO will bring a taste of the famous Carnival of Cologne. This Party, like all our receptions, will be short on speeches and long on networking and always lots of fun.