Wavefront Presents "MCPC & Japanese Wireless Market Opportunities"

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Monday, June 21, 2010
Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM (PST)
Location: Discovery Parks Vancouver, 887 Great Northern Way
Cost: Free. Pre-registration is required, as seating is limited.

 

SUMMARY

Japan is one of the world’s top mobile markets with 112.7 million mobile subscribers and generating $71.5 billion in revenues. 72% of the population uses mobile data services and mobile internet penetration in Japan which is more than double the U.S. or top European countries. With outstanding network quality and coverage and over 95% 3G handset penetration, Japanese operators have fostered an environment containing rich mobile content and engaging campaigns.

Wavefront has partnered with the Mobile Computing Promotion Consortium (MCPC) of Japan to connect Canada’s community of innovative wireless and new media companies to the Japanese market. The MCPC has 168 member firms representing the top wireless operators and device manufacturers including NTT DOCOMO, KDDI, SOFTBANK MOBILE, Sharp, Fujitsu, Casio Computer and NEC.

Representatives from the MCPC will present at this seminar the Japanese wireless market opportunities and trends including tips for Japanese market entry, design tips for Japanese localization and how to take advantage of MCPC’s powerful mobile connections. This is a must-attend event if you are considering expansion into Japan – few selected companies will have opportunity to participate in the 2010 MCPC Mobile Exchange Program with Wavefront for one-on-one coaching sessions and chance to meet key Japanese wireless stakeholders at 2010 MCPC Solutions Fair in Tokyo. 

 

     If you would like to attend this seminar virtually, please register here.

 

AGENDA

• 08:30 – 09:00 AM     Breakfast, Registration and Networking
  
• 09:00 – 09:10 AM     Welcome from Wavefront
  
• 09:10 – 10:45 AM     MCPC Presentation
• MCPC Overview
• Japanese Wireless Market Opportunities & Trends
• Tips for Japan Market Entry
• Designing for Japanese Localization
• Art of networking in Japan
  
• 10:45 – 11:30 AM     Questions & Answers / Networking
  

 

ABOUT THE MOBILE COMPUTING PROMOTION CONSORTIUM

Established in 1997, the Mobile Computing Promotion Consortium (MCPC) dedicated to the promotion and expansion of mobile computing. The MCPC facilitates research and implements measures for technical and operational issues, promotes joint research and development, establishes de-facto standards, and promotes dissemination to implement and evolve an efficient mobile computing system. The Consortium cooperates internationally with interested organizations, contributes to the evolution and expansion of the information society, and plays a role in mobile computing system efforts worldwide, especially in Asia. MCPC has 168 member firms including NTT DOCOMO, KDDI Corporation, and SOFTBANK MOBILE.

For more information on MCPC, please visit www.mcpc-jp.org/english

 

ABOUT WAVEFRONT

Wavefront is the community-based commercialization center accelerating the growth of Canada's wireless and new media development companies. Wavefront improves speed-to-market and delivery of mobile applications and devices by providing emerging companies with a suite of WaveGuide™ training, mobile industry advisory, incubation and testing services that facilitate market linkages and commercial engagement with mobile network operators and enterprise companies around the world.

 

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