Following on the incredible success of the inaugural Mobile Asia Expo last year, we are putting forth a bigger and more exciting Expo in 2013. Mark your calendars now to join us 26-28 June 2013 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Shanghai, China, for Asia’s best mobile industry event.

Theme for 2013: Connecting the Future

Mobile is connecting the world in a dramatic and breath-taking fashion. It bridges generations, builds communities, ignites ideas and tears down the barriers which separate us. Mobile Asia Expo will accelerate this effect by showcasing the mobile trends and solutions that will transform our lives today and tomorrow. Join us in Connecting the Future!

Mobile Asia Expo 2013 will include:

• A world-class Expo, showcasing cutting-edge technology, demonstrations, products, devices and apps to mobile professionals and mobile-passionate consumers
• A thought-leadership Conference for senior mobile professionals, featuring visionary keynotes and panel discussions and world-class networking opportunities
• App Planet, where app developers can learn and expand their knowledge of the popular mobile app marketplace
• mPowered Brands, the mobile marketing and advertising programme which connects marketers, mobile operators and vendors

New for 2013

Featuring something for everyone who has an interest in the mobile industry, Mobile Asia Expo 2013 will include many new event offerings:

• Showcasing ‘Smart City’ – Explore the ways that mobile technology is enabling cities to become more efficient through cutting-edge demonstrations from international exhibitors
• More networking opportunities – Connect with the C-level leaders in the Asian mobile industry through a range of unique networking opportunities
• My MAE online networking platform – Reach out to new contacts and set up meetings using our exclusive, dual language social networking tool
• Doing business in China – Learn about buying and selling your products and services as well as finding the right partner within the Chinese market
• Training opportunities – Participate in formalized mobile industry business trainings geared toward director & manager level employees
• Even more Innovation Lab presenters – Hear from exhibitors, sponsors or partners on emerging technologies and new products or services in the very successful Innovation Lab

Who Will Attend?

Mobile Asia Expo will feature something for everyone who has an interest in the mobile industry. Expected attendees include:

• B2B Mobile Professionals looking for outstanding networking opportunities with senior industry leaders and discussing emerging industry trends
• Industry professionals looking to further their mobile knowledge and discover new products and technologies
• Mobile Consumers interested in the latest in mobile technology and devices
• Retail Buyers seeking new products and glimpsing the future of mobile
• App Developers interested in learning the newest developments from the largest platforms

Why Attend?

The conference and exhibition programmes in the inaugural GSMA Mobile Asia Expo were attended by more than 15,500 visitors from 81 markets, attracting executives from mobile operators, software companies, device makers, equipment providers and internet companies, as well as government delegations.

While there are many benefits of attending and being part of the Mobile Asia Expo 2013, our event has continued to grow and evolve around some fundamental values:

• Bringing Together the Mobile Ecosystem: Mobile has become part and partial of our daily lives today. GSMA brings together mobile operators and different players in the mobile ecosystem in this annual mobile-focused occasion where mobile innovations, ideas and business deals are being fostered and accelerated.
• Where the World meets Chinese and Asian Audiences: This is an international event where prestigious international exhibitors, partners, speakers and press are invited to bring mobile innovations, products and services in front of the prospective industry audience in this rapidly growing market of China and pan-Asia.
• Inheriting Professional Quality of Mobile World Congress: Backed up by the professional team behind the industry-renowned Mobile World Congress, Mobile Asia Expo is going to drive a first-class conference and exhibition experience in the state-of-art facilities of Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre.
• Bringing ‘Consumer Experience’ to the Exhibition Floor: Different from the traditional tradeshow setting, Mobile Asia Expo brings ‘Consumer Experience’ in the exhibition floor design and provides opportunities for both trade and consumers to experience the forefront of new mobile technologies in an unconventional setting.