Mobile World Congress 2012

Posted on: February 12, 2012 – Filed under: Global

Hola! – it’s soon that time once again where the mobile world players gather for an iconic week in Barcelona! Naturally there will be plenty of MoMo folks on the scene, we’ve noted their planned activities along with the best list possible – Major Props to Mobile Fringe – of all the action ontap(as).

The Belgium booth will be hosting MoMo Brussels crew, Croatia is also offering their best of the best and Ireland does mobi-mixer, Festa Catalana, on 28th. London sends a delegation via ICT Knowledge Transfer Network, Paris did local competition to nominate 4 companies to be featured at the France Pavilion, special drinks and networking ‘on’ there again this year Register .PDF, while Romania has nine companies set to participate and Tel Aviv does mixer – details here – with IMA and FinnMob.

Noted, New & Cool on-site this year Networking by Moonlight at the Magic Fountain, betting we’ll bump into many thirsty folks there. Meanwhile, quick shout-out for Telefonica and ITU who will host a Hackathon, as part of their Green ICT Application Challenge, on 28-29 February. Otherwise, as always, it’s gonna be a total rush.. Cya Out There.. 😎

Sunday, February 26th

Innovation on the Fringe

Ease into congress by spending Sunday afternoon with us looking at mobile innovation from the perspective of investors, start-ups and network operators. Discussion panels, demos and plenty opportunities to mingle with your fellow mobilists..

GoMo News Lounge

A relaxed networking event for mobile marketing, media, advertising and app types hosted by Bena Roberts and GoMo News.

Monday, February 27th

European Leaders present Hot Topics

An event where the thought leaders of the mobile industry talk to a select group of wireless influencers about what’s on their mind.

Mobile Marketing Mixer

Join the Mobile Marketing Mixer powered by Smaato and sponsored by Adfonic, Celtra, Mobile Marketing Magazine and Poynt.

MEF Connects Party

The infamous and hugely popular MEF Connects MWC is back even bigger and better for 2012! Join MEF and its members in celebrating their 10th anniversary.

Tuesay, February 28th

IMA & FinnMob Hackathon, Cocktails & Networking

The Israel Mobile Association and FinnMob joint Booth Party, Cocktails. Networking, discussions, more cocktails at their joint stand in Hall 6, C43.

The Fjord Oasis

The Fjord Oasis, refreshments for those roaming MWC! A collaborative party with Fjord, Foursquare and Spotify.

GoMo News Blender

The annual GoMo News Blender event hosted by Bena Roberts.

Veteran’s Day Party

Due to the great feedback we got about last year’s Veteran’s Day party, popular mobile veterans, Tony Pearce from Teepee Games and Julia Dimambro from Cherry Media, are doing the same again this year!

Into Mobile Africa

Cloud Interactive is organising a one off event during the hectic period of the Mobile World Congress. As they are located in Barcelona and know the city as home you are invited to what should be a great evening.

Dutch Mobile Networking Event

The Dutch Mobile Networking Event will take place at an exclusive town house in Barcelona, Spain. The event is focused on Dutch visitors to Mobile World Congress and the main language spoken will be Dutch.

OpenMarket – Mobile Entertainment Magazine Party

Food, drink, entertainment and mobile chat from OpenMarket and Mobile Entertainment Magazine.

Wednesday, February 29th

MWC Breakfast Briefing with 160 Characters & Acision

This is one for the early birds. It’s a breakfast briefing from 160 Characters where there’ll be an informal and engaging debate around the issues affecting the messaging sector.

Bubble over Barcelona

BOB is a new half-day mini-conference which will identify and recognize mobile disruptors who are changing the way we work and play.

Artificial Intelligence in a Box with Expertmaker

Developers! Siri was just the beginning. We will tell you how to put Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your app.

Swedish Beers – Heroes of the Mobile Fringe Festival Edition

It’s that time of year again and it’s all systems go for Mobile World Congress. And as part of that, your favourite networking party of the week is back to bring you more beer

WIPJam Party – WIP it Good!

Are you ready to ROCK with WIP at MWC? We’re holding another one of our famous parties in a great new venue on the Wednesday night of MWC.

Green ICT Party and Hackathon Awards

The best two green ICT applications will be awarded cash prizes on site at this event.

Mobile World Congress 2012