Feb 03, 2004
Global Community Convenes at World's Largest Wireless Show; CTIA WIRELESS 2004 Is Premier Event for International Audiences
CTIA Wireless 2004
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2004--The Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) today announced a record number of international pavilions at CTIA WIRELESS 2004, March 22-24 in Atlanta, Georgia. As the global wireless phenomenon continues to grow, the world's largest wireless trade show is widening the mobile marquee and bringing the world of wireless to the Georgia World Congress Center.
"Wireless is a global phenomenon that is changing how the world communicates, conducts business and plays," said Steve Largent, CEO & President of CTIA. "WIRELESS 2004 is a truly global event that draws attendees and exhibitors from dozens of industries, coming from nearly 90 countries around the world. Every aspect of wireless is covered - providers, users, developers, buyers and manufacturers. CTIA WIRELESS 2004 is a reflection of the industry's constant innovation and of the vast opportunities that exist in the global marketplace."
Once again, the CTIA WIRELESS event has been selected for the United States Department of Commerce's International Buyer Program. Through this program, CTIA WIRELESS 2004 is being promoted worldwide by the Department of Commerce's network of Embassies, Consulates and Commercial Centers.
International Pavilions at CTIA WIRELESS 2004 include:
-- British Technology Partners Pavilion
Sponsored by TIA, the telecommunications industry's prime national trade association in Great Britain, the British Technology Partners Pavilion brings you leading British companies whose main focus is wireless and mobile computing.
-- China Pavilion
Select companies who play a key role in the China wireless market will be on-hand exhibiting their products and solutions in new handsets and accessories, infrastructure, new services and mobile technologies. China's wireless market is growing exponentially. Don't miss this opportunity to preview cutting edge technologies that are on display for the first time. The China Pavilion is produced by MeetExpo.
-- Finnish Pavilion
Visit the blue and white oasis! Leading Finnish ICT companies will be displaying their cutting-edge solutions in wireless data security and applications at the Finnish Pavilion. Finland is a global leader in wireless telecommunications and its unique development environment has spawned a growing number of technology start-ups that are seeking international partnerships.
-- French Pavilion
Visit leading companies of wireless application products at the French Pavilion, sponsored by UBIFRANCE, the French Agency for International Business Development. The French Pavilion offers the opportunity to meet technology developers that are seeking international partnerships.
-- Korean Pavilion
Featuring leading Korean companies focused on wireless and mobile computing.
-- Scottish Pavilion
Scottish Development International, sponsor of the Scottish Pavilion, works with a range of partners to help Scottish businesses trade internationally and become global companies. It supports companies through its network of offices around the world, plus links with British Embassies, local Business Gateway International Trade and the DTI's own Trade Partners UK service. It presents the Scottish Pavilion in order to demonstrate Scotland's commitment to its companies involved in wireless technologies.
-- Taiwan Pavilion
Visit leading manufacturers of wireless applications at the Taiwan Pavilion. Don't miss the opportunity to meet developers of new wireless applications, as well as the more traditional producers of repeaters, wireless networking equipment and wireless phone accessories. On hand will be decision-makers and technical support staff to assist visitors.
Also, returning to CTIA WIRELESS 2004:
-- International Business Center
The IBC is the central meeting place for international visitors to CTIA WIRELESS 2004, providing a separate registration area, private meeting rooms, lounge area, business office and multilingual translators. Commercial Specialists from the U.S. Department of Commerce will offer 'matchmaking services,' which connect international visitors with companies of interest. Sponsored by CIBERNET and Frecuencia Magazine.
-- Global Trade Guide
The Global Trade Guide, a supplement to the CTIA Official Show Program & Directory, is an annual resource guide designed to assist international visitors in identifying U.S. based companies seeking joint ventures with overseas companies. Informa Telecoms & Technology Magazine Group, publishers of Mobile Communications International, produces the Global Trade Guide.
CTIA WIRELESS 2004 is the world's largest wireless trade show. This year, the show will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, from March 22-24. Register now to network with industry leaders, regulators, technologists and reporters at the one place that draws the best of wireless - CTIA WIRELESS 2004. For more information about CTIA WIRELESS 2004, including registration, travel and housing, and session details, please visit our Web site http://www.ctiawireless2004.com.
Note: Qualified reporters interested in attending CTIA WIRELESS 2004 can register for FREE MEDIA CREDENTIALS online at http://www.ctiawireless2004.com/media/apply.cfm. Please contact Erin McGee at emcgee@ctia.org or by phone at 202.736.2980. CTIA thanks its WIRELESS 2004 Media Center sponsors Verizon Wireless and Nextel Communications.
CTIA is the international association for the wireless telecommunications industry, representing carriers, manufacturers and wireless Internet providers.
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