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The ‘app ecosystem’ has become a commonplace term since the introduction of revolutionary smartphones. With so many apps available on multiple platforms, it is becoming harder to discover great apps. But what makes a great app? Is there a benchmark that is used to measure for quality and utility? Our May event aims to cover this in more detail with three stakeholders from the mobile industry. Mark Evans, one of Canada’s best technology bloggers and leading social media expert, will moderate our panel discussion to uncover insights from Windows Phone, SAP Canada and The Working Group. Join us as these experts share …

Due to scheduling conflicts, MobileMonday Toronto’s date has re-scheduled to APRIL 2nd. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. See event update details here. On Monday March 5th MobileMonday Toronto will return for its seventh annual venture capital panel pitch event. This has become a must attend annual event, drawing hundreds of prospective mobile entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas to some of Canada’s leading venture capital companies. Five companies from the greater Toronto area will be given the opportunity to present to the VC panel on the merits of their business or idea, and why they should …

Gain valuable insights from notable telecom experts as they join us for an interactive panel discussion with a focus on the Financial industry. Learn the market, technology trends and competitive dynamics that are driving innovation across the North American and global mobile market. Moderator: Jon Arnold – Principal, J Arnold & Associates. Panelists: Mike Abramsky – Managing Director, Global Tech Equity Research, RBC Ron Gruia – Principal, Telecom Analyst, Frost & Sullivan Event program: 6:00 – 6:45pm – Registration & networking 6:45 – 7:00pm – Opening remarks 7:00 – 7:45pm – Panel discussion 7:45 – 8:00pm – Audience Q&A 8:00 …

Ting is a new mobile phone service that Tucows is launching in the US later this year. Its mission is to bring clarity and control to mobile services – and hopefully to save people money along the way. Why is Tucows launching a mobile phone service? And why in America? Better still, how do they expect to launch a challenger brand in a country where the top three brands have a quarter of a billion subscribers and mega-million dollar marketing budgets? Joining us to answer these and other questions is Tucows EVP, Products, Ken Schafer. He’ll give us a detailed explanation of their strategy …

Moderator: Christie Christelis, Founder and President of Technology Strategies International Panelists: Gary Schwartz, CEO Impact Mobile and Chair of MEF North America Simon Law, Founder & CTO Admeris Payment Systems Aran Hamilton, Managing Director of Venture Grower, Advisor to the Task Force for the Payments System Review Derek Colfer, Business Leader – Global Mobile Product Innovation, VISA Event program: 5:30 – 6:45pm – Registration & networking 6:45 – 7:00pm – Opening remarks 7:00 – 7:45pm – Panel discussion 7:45 – 8:00pm – Audience Q&A 8:00 – 8:15pm – Closing remarks 8:15 – 9:00pm – Networking A cash bar will be …

Welcome Back! Our upcoming October event will kick off our Fall sessions of MobileMonday Toronto. The theme will be dedicated to Women in Wireless. We’re doing a panel on leaders in the mobile industry as per below: * Stephanie MacKendrick, emcee/moderator – President, Canadian Women in Communications * Karla Tolstoy – former CEO Vodafone Czech Republic * Michele Perras – Mobile Strategist and Transcontinental Media * Charlotte Burke – Senior VP of HP Mobile Monday, October 3, 2011 from 6:00 PM to 9:00PM MaRS Discovery District 101 College St. Auditorium Toronto, Canada This session is FREE, but Requires Registration in …

Mobilicity started promising it would shake up the wireless industry long before the new entrant launched last May. Now, as Mobilicity prepares to celebrate its one-year anniversary, it is more determined than ever, competing in a market that continues to evolve in unprecedented ways all to the benefit of the Canadian consumer. Meet Mobilicity President & CEO Dave Dobbin as he speaks candidly about Mobilicity’s success, competitive philosophy and the current state of affairs of the Canadian wireless industry. Speaker: Dave Dobbin, President & CEO – Meet Mobilicity Join us for the May 2, 2011 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM …

Join us for a discussion with RIM. Find out more about exciting developments around the launch of the Playbook, and BlackBerry Developer Ecosystem. Tyler Lessard will provide a general overview and take all your questions as part of audience Q + A. Speaker: Tyler Lessard, RIM, VP, Global Alliances and Developer Relations Date: April 4th, 2011 from  6:00 PM to 9:00 PM session at MaRS. This session is FREE, but requires Registration in Advance. Stay tuned for updates over the coming weeks leading up to this event. Presented by: Generously supported by:

This will mark the sixth year that MobileMonday Toronto has provided local entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch and meet local VCs. There has never been a better time to create a start-up new devices, emerging ecosystems and definitive ways to monetize. We are looking for one-page submissions outlining your idea, product or service and why you need funding. Submissions must include: What is the problem in market the product/service solves What amount of funding is being sought What is the product/service Unique IP Market sizing Team members Revenue forecast for product/service If the submission is selected, pitches to the VC …

Gain valuable insights from notable experts as they join us for an interactive mobile panel. Learn the market and technology trends and competitive dynamics that are driving innovation across the North American and global mobile market.

When: Feb 7, 2011 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: MaRS Centre Auditorium, 101 College Street – Toronto

Agenda
6:00 ­ – 6:45pm ­ Networking (Cash Bar)
6:45 ­ – 8:30pm ­ Program
8:30 ­ – 9:00pm ­ Networking resumes

Panel Moderator:
Jeff Mucci, Publisher, RCR Wireless

Panel:
Ronald Gruia, Frost and Sullivan
Krista Napier, IDC This is a free event, but registration is required.