Nokia Developer Summit Features Latest in Mobile Application Development and Distribution Through Ovi Store
ESPOO,
today announced the 2009 Nokia Developer Summit to be held in
Monaco
Services
developers, network operators and content partners about Nokia business and
development opportunities.
Registration is now open at http://www.developersummit2009.com. Attendees
from around the world will learn, share and explore the latest in application
and content development, integration and distribution opportunities for Nokia
devices and services.
At the event, Ojanpera will deliver “Developing for the Era of Social
Location,” affirming the exciting possibilities available to software
developers interested in the convergence of social networking, physical
location and mobility using Nokia platforms.
Additional keynote speakers include
the Symbian Foundation, who will address the “Evolution of Open Mobile
Platforms”; and
Services, who will discuss “Unleashing Innovation for the World with Maps.”
The latest Nokia Developer Summit agenda includes experts from the world
of mobile technology and is available at
http://www.developersummit2009.com/agenda.
Attendees at the Nokia Developer Summit will receive the latest updates
about publishing to the Ovi Store through www.publish.ovi.com, a self-service
publishing tool that provides developers with an easy way to distribute and
monetize their applications and content to millions of consumers using Nokia
devices.
“The 2009 Nokia Developer Summit will gather developers from around the
world to learn about the latest technologies and business opportunities that
only Nokia can offer,” said
brings developers, global network operators, business partners and Nokia
experts together in a truly collaborative learning environment that explores
how Nokia can help developers improve their business and tap into the growth
in mobile application development opportunities worldwide.”
In addition, software developers attending the 2009 Nokia Developer
Summit will learn about:
- Advanced technical information about Nokia technologies and development
platforms, including Ovi, Flash Lite, Web Runtime, Qt, maemo and Nokia
touch-screen interfaces;
- Partnership opportunities with Nokia, as well as funding opportunities
for developers through Nokia's venture capital arm, Nokia Growth
Partners; and
- Marketing and promotional opportunites through Forum Nokia plus revenue
sharing and pricing strategies for Ovi Store.
Developer attendees can also schedule one-on-one meetings at the Summit
with Nokia technology and business experts to answer open questions. In
addtion, attendees can participate in special hands-on lab exercises in the
latest mobile technologies and platforms that promise to substantially
broaden the software development and business horizons of mobile developers
who attend the event.
On Day Two of the Summit, attendees will have the opportunity to watch an
elite group of developers selected by Forum Nokia, as they go face-to-face in
a 24-hour “Hackathon” competition to complete Web Runtime widgets for the
home screen of the new Nokia N97. The ideas for the “Hackathon” build upon
the best widget ideas selected from more than 1,000 concepts submitted by
consumers around the world for the Nokia N97 Widget Design Competition. The
winning widgets created during the “Hackathon” will be distributed through
the Ovi Store. Additional details about this contest are available at
http://2009.nseries.com.
For more information and to register in advance for the 2009 Nokia
Developer Summit, visit: http://www.developersummit2009.com.
Forum Nokia
Nokia’s global developer program, Forum Nokia connects developers to
tools, technical information, support, and distribution channels they can use
to build and market applications around the globe. From offices in the U.S.,
and business development support to developers and operators to assist them
in achieving their goal of successfully launching applications and services
to consumers and enterprises. More information is available at
http://www.forum.nokia.com.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world’s number one manufacturer of mobile devices by market
share and a leader in the converging Internet and communications industries.
We make a wide range of devices for all major consumer segments and offer
Internet services that enable people to experience music, maps, media,
messaging and games. We also provide comprehensive digital map information
through NAVTEQ and equipment, solutions and services for communications
networks through Nokia Siemens Networks.
SOURCE Nokia Corporation