MobileMonday Shanghai and Navteq Event: Mapping & Mobile

Monday 21st November, 7-10pm, Kathleen’s 5 restaurant and Bar.

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With maps and location-aware services playing an ever increasing role in the mobile ecosystem, join us for a topic that on everyone’s mind, where our expert speakers will not just take you through not only the ‘What’ and the ‘How’ of navigation and location-based mapping services, but also the ‘Where’ (pun intended).

In addition, learn more about The NAVTEQ Network for Developers™ (NN4D) that empowers application developers with the knowledge and resources needed to create the hottest, most differentiated navigation and location-based products. Access technical resources, support and business development services to build and market location and mapping apps for Web, mobile, automotive, GIS and enterprise markets worldwide. In the mean time, feel free to join NN4D for free at www.NN4D.com

Join us on Monday to find out first hand with our outstanding panel composed of:

Navteq, with Charles Yu, Vice President Greater China, Sales and Business Development

Speaker Biographies
Charles Yu is Vice President of NAVTEQ. He is responsible for Greater China Sales and Business Development. He works closely with customers and partners in wireless, auto, internet and enterprises. Charles has extensive experiences in wireless internet and software industry. Prior to NAVTEQ, Charles held key positions at hiSoft as Director of Business Development and at SiRF as Director of Ecosystem. Charles also played key roles in early development of mobile internet platform Java, BREW, etc. He led various sales, product management, business development and market development activities at Qualcomm and Sun Microsystems. Charles started his career in Motorola as a Senior Software Engineer.
Charles holds a Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/Physics from Albright College. He is currently in Wharton Executive MBA program (on leave while in China). Charles is based in Shanghai.

DDmap(丁丁地图）with Jimi Wen闻聪，VP, Mobile LBS

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MoMo Cost: 100 RMB payable at the door includes 2 beverages and canapes. All attendees MUST pre-register. Please feel free to forward an invitation to colleagues or others who might be interested.


*Plenty of opportunity for socializing and networking before and after the program.

Location: Kathleen’s 5
– Shanghai
5th Floor Shanghai Art Museum
 325 Nanjing West Road (opposite the JW Marriott hotel, cross street Huangpi Nan Lu).
Tel: 63272221 Map: http://www.kathleens5.com.cn/map.php
地点：上海美术馆5楼 南京西路325号近黄陂南路

Mobile Speech Recognition: voice-enabled mobile search, hands-free sms posting or social networking, on the fly translation etc: give an edge to your apps, increase conversion and usage and join a new vibrant ecosystem. A Mobilemonday Shanghai & Nuance Mobile event, Monday 19th Sept, 7-10pm, Kathleen’s 5 restaurant and Bar. REGISTER HERE.

The author and scientist Arthur C Clarke once said ‘To the primitive mind, any sufficiently advanced technology would be indistinguishable from magic’. Whilst we would not dare to label our members as ‘primitive’, Nuance’s speech recognition technology is pretty dazzling and borders on the magical.

Be a part of this special event, where leading members of the Nuance team will take us through how they achieve the seemingly unachievable and demo their platform for the unbelievers.

With the Nuance Mobile Developer Program, it is now possible to gain access to Nuance’s advanced speech technology in China and elsewhere! You now have the opportunity to integrate your innovative apps with Nuance’s renowned and proven Dragon Mobile speech platform used by millions around the world today. Registration to the NMDP program is free – so don’t wait and start speech-enabling app your today. The event will include demos and videos of examples showcased by Nuance Dragon Speech technology and opportunities for app developers to increase conversion, usage and ARPU.

Speakers from Nuance include:

Daniel Cheng – GM of Greater China region
Zhang Ya-Xin – Director of Speech Research Engineering
James Young – Snr manager – Product marketing

A quick word about Nuance Mobile?

Nuance Mobile builds innovative, intelligent and intuitive touch and speech interfaces to simplify and enhance the way people interact with mobile devices, applications, and services. Nuance Mobile solutions make mobile devices and in-car systems easier to use, automate customer self-service, and optimize the access and discovery of even the most advanced mobile applications and content – regardless of technical know-how, location, environment, or physical and literacy capabilities

MoMo Cost: 100 RMB payable at the door includes 2 beverages and canapes. All attendees MUST pre-register. Please feel free to forward an invitation to colleagues or others who might be interested.


*Plenty of opportunity for socializing and networking before and after the program.
Location: Kathleen’s 5 – Shanghai
5th Floor Shanghai Art Museum
 325 Nanjing West Road (opposite the JW Marriott hotel, cross street Huangpi Nan Lu).
Tel: 63272221 . 地点：上海美术馆5楼 南京西路325号近黄陂南路

“Startup Weekend Shanghai English Edition” is an event of entrepreneurial creation in Shanghai with a single motto “No Talk, All Action”. Distributed freely in groups of about 5 people, the candidates meet the incredible challenge of creating a startup in 54 hours.

Launched in 2007, the concept has then spread to over 35 countries, including P.R.C. this year.

Price for candidates: 200 RMB including catering and soft drinks, for 3 days in September from Friday 9th 6 pm to Sunday 11 th midnight

To register as candidate

Contact information:
shanghaiee@startupweekend.org

To view the video

Monday 25th July, 7-10pm, Kathleen’s 5 restaurant and Bar.

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Companies like Rovio, which beat all records last May by reaching 200 million downloads of its “Angry Birds” game, PopCap (150 Mil games installed worldwide) and Papaya Mobile (dubbed as the leading mobile social gaming platform in China by VCs and insiders alike) are fighting to make mobile gaming a more social and societal experience. But what is reality in China telling us? Who is really making money? What are the distribution channels and what games can really make it (and why)? Join us on Monday to find out first hand with our outstanding panel composed of:

- Rovio (the company behind “Angry Birds”), with Henri Holm, SVP Asia.
- Papaya Mobile, with Richard O’Connell, VP of Marketing
- PopCap, with Leo Liu, CEO of PopCap China

About Rovio
Rovio is an entertainment media company based in Finland, and the creator of the globally successful Angry Birds franchise. Rovio was founded in 2003 as a mobile game development studio, and the company has developed several award-winning titles for various mobile platforms. In 2009, Rovio released Angry Birds, a casual puzzle game for touchscreen smartphones that became a worldwide phenomenon from 2010 onwards. The Angry Birds games have enjoyed continuing worldwide chart success, and the franchise has since expanded to a variety of new business areas. Rovio is rapidly expanding its activities in broadcast media, merchandising, publishing and services.

About Papayamobile
Founded in 2008 by CEO Si Shen and CTO Qian Wenjie, PapayaMobile provides both tools for game developers and content for players on its growing social mobile network of over 19 million users worldwide. With headquarters in Beijing and offices in San Francisco and London, PapayaMobile offers developers a fast and easy way to reach millions of users across the globe and improve their return on investment for Android game development. Players can participate in high quality social mobile gaming experiences with rich community interaction across Papaya’s rapidly growing network of hosted games.

About PopCap Games
PopCap Games is the company behind such hits as Plants vs Zombies, Zuma and Bejeweled. PopCap games have been installed 150 million times worldwide and over 1 billion people have played at least one PopCap game. Last year, approximately 80% of PopCap’s revenue was on digital platforms. A few weeks ago, PopCap Games was acquired by EA (Electronic Arts) for a total acquisition price that could reach $1.3 billion according to TechCrunch.

MoMo Cost: 100 RMB payable at the door includes 2 beverages and canapes. All attendees MUST pre-register. Please feel free to forward an invitation to colleagues or others who might be interested.


*Plenty of opportunity for socializing and networking before and after the program.

Location: Kathleen’s 5 – Shanghai
5th Floor Shanghai Art Museum
 325 Nanjing West Road (opposite the JW Marriott hotel, cross street Huangpi Nan Lu).
Tel: 63272221 Map: http://www.kathleens5.com.cn/map.php

地点：上海美术馆5楼 南京西路325号近黄陂南路

Register HERE

Come See the Demo Day Finalists!

Demo Day is an event where seven selected tech startups will get a chance to present their product to the public. The startups will be judged by a panel of investors, and the winner will receive prizes. Come to the event to see exciting new companies, learn more about startups, and meet other entrepreneurs and investors.

TechYizu is happy to announce the seven finalists for the Startup Demo Day on Sunday, June 19th. Get ready to hear these startups present their products to the world!

Presenting Startups:

Aimifan – Convenient online food delivery platform
Pengyouquan – (to be revealed)
Rudy Bike – High performance electric motorcycles with classic styling
Trader Analytics – Online game that teaches aspiring Wall Street traders
Tuiping – In-depth information search and analysis for users and marketers
VXPLO – Cloud-based new media solution based on SaaS tools
Mamazuofan – A way for neighborhood cooks to sell dishes from home

Don’t miss the Demo Day event!

Register now HERE

Demo Day – Techyizu Event Details

Date:
Sunday, June 19th, 1:00 PM

Location:
Yangpu Business Technology Incubator (near Fudan University)
300 Guoding East Road, Building No. 3
Near Wujiaochang station on Line 10

The winner of Demo Day will receive:

• 6 months of office support from Yangpu Technology Business Incubator
• 1 year of managed hosting services from China Net Cloud
• 10,000 RMB of web consulting from Ekohe
• 1 year of legal advice from Yangpu Technology Business Incubator
• A fast-track invitation to present at AAMA AngelVest

The judges for Demo Day:

• David Chen, Co-Founder at AngelVest
• Hong Ma, President at QiPan Venture Capital Investment
• Alvin Wang Graylin, CEO and Founder of mInfo
• Frank Wu, Associate at BlueRun Ventures
• Joe Zhao, Managing Partner at Incufortune Venture Capital
• Jiang Zhu, VP of Fudan Hi-Tech Incubator

What is TechYizu?

TechYizu (Chinese for “Tech Ants”) is an organization that aims to organize Shanghai’s lively startup and tech community. Tech Yizu serves as an umbrella organization to plan events, find sponsors, and promote to the public.

www.techyizu.org

If you have any questions, please contact Virgil Archer at Virgil @techyizu.org

“Augmented reality is changing the way people view the world,” said Raimo Van Der Klein, MobileMonday Amsterdam co-founder, and CEO (and co-founder) of Layar, a leading (Holland-based) Augmented Reality company.

MobileMonday is finally back in Shanghai after months recess to discuss, in the footsteps of our Beijing colleagues recently, where Augmented Reality (“AR”) really stands, in hype or anchored in real business models. And how does it work????

To discuss and demo AR tools and technologies, MobileMonday and Partner Technode have assembled a distinguished panel of top AR specialists:

- Allen Lu | President | Senscape
Senscape targets the Chinese market with their AR platform and rich local business information.

- Philippe Depassorio | VP of APAC | Total Immersion
Total Immersion is the earliest mover in the industry. VC-backed provider of Augmented Reality solutions for brands and developers.

Total Immersion will be accompanied by Open-Groupe, represented by their China MD and President, Laurent Levy. Open-Groupe is a Partner of Total Immersion in France and Asia.

- Kazumasa Morikawa | Co-Founder and CEO | Qoncept
Qoncept is advancing in vision-based AR and markerless AR technologies and brought to us with impressive service demonstrations.

- Takasak Hiroki | Producer @ Communication Design Center | Dentsu
DENTSU INC. maintains the top share in the Japanese advertising market, which accounts for 10.1% of the global market.

MoMo Cost: 100 RMB payable at the door includes 2 beverages and canapes. All attendees MUST pre-register. Please feel free to forward an invitation to colleagues or others who might be interested.

*Plenty of opportunity for socializing and networking before and after the program.

Location: Kathleen’s 5 – Shanghai
5th Floor Shanghai Art Museum
 325 Nanjing West Road (opposite the JW Marriott hotel, cross street Huangpi Nan Lu).
Tel: 63272221 Map: http://www.kathleens5.com.cn/map.php

地点：上海美术馆5楼 南京西路325号近黄陂南路

Register HERE

05/30/2011 07:00PM at Kathleen’s 5 restaurant and bar

What’s Blossoming in China Tech:Big deals, winning IPOs and billion-dollar funds are springing up in the biggest season yet for China. Now is the time for a thousand startups to grow. Please join us for our second annual Silicon Dragon program with the who’s who of China venture capitalists and entrepreneurs.

- Leading China venture capitalists from Qiming, DCM, Intel, GSR highlight top tech trends for mobile, Internet, e-commerce, cleantech, gaming, software and more:
- Kai-Fu Lee reveals the latest startups at Innovation Works’ incubation lab
- Founders of leading edge startups Qunar and Borq’s tell their success strategies
- NASDAQ’s top Asian exec spotlights what emerging companies could be in the IPO cue
- See who wins our Silicon Dragon Entrepreneur of Beijing Award
- Network with leaders in China’s venture tech community
- Get connections to raise money for your startup or next round of finance
- Figure out when to time your IPO

Register HERE

We are pleased to offer Mobile Monday members a 10% discount on the registration fee for this half-day event. Please use this link to REGISTER at the partner rate of RMB300

Chinnovation invites you to Smart Money and Roads to IPOs CEO & VC summit in Shanghai on Apr 16th 2011, 2pm –5pm.

The aim of this summit is to discuss and share thinking on current issues with a focus on expansion, partnerships and listing opportunities for high-growth Chinese enterprises, innovation by Chinese enterprise and investment trends into China and Chinese companies going overseas.
Join top-tier VCs from CDH Ventures, Gobi Ventures, Vickers Ventures, IGlobe Partners, CEOs & senior management from Pfizer, Disney, TCL, IBM, Verisilicon, IDEO & other NASDAQ-listed firms & High-net Worth Angel investors from the Wenzhou Chamber of Commerce share their journey to riches and IPOs
Join us and fellow CEOs & VCs including:

Nick Yang, Founder, Kongzhong (NASDAQ: KONG).
Wayne Dai, Chairman & CEO of Verisilicon
Wu Jianguang, Chairman and CEO, Really Sports and Vice-chairman, Wenzhou chamber of commerce
Dr.Wu Xiaobing, Country Manager of Pfizer’s Worldwide BioPharmaceutical Businesses
Huang Yan, General Partner, CDH Ventures
Dr Jeff Chi, General Partner Vickers Ventures
Ken Xu, General Partner, Gobi Ventures
Lloyd Loh, Chief Rep (China), Singapore Exchange
Tan Yinglan, Author, Chinnovation

RSVP here
Mobilemonday members please use code MOMOSH for 20% discount

WIMA 2011 5th Global NFC Applications Products & Services Congress (19 – 21 April, Monaco)

WIMA is the largest global conference & exhibition exclusively dedicated to NFC technology, bringing together industry leaders, start-up companies, application developers, service providers, standards organisations, government bodies and research & educational institutions to its annual event in Monaco. Featuring an exhibition floor packed with the latest NFC applications, products and services, Business & Technical conference tracks and hands on workshops. Excellent networking is guaranteed.

As a partner of WIMA 2011, Mobile Monday Shanghai members will be offered a discount of 20% on the 1-Day / 2-Day / 3-Day Business & Technical Track Passes to attend the event Please use the reduction code: WIMA 2011 upon registering via Wima website. Wima also has a number of selected hotels in and around Monaco with negotiated rates offered to WIMA delegates.

We will also be pleased to provide members with a visa invitation letter upon request. Please contact Cecile Chattahy c.chattahy@wima.mc for more information.

www.wima-nfc.com

As a partner of WIMA 2011, we are pleased to offer Mobile Monday Shanghai members a discount on registration fees of 20% on the 1-Day / 2-Day / 3-Day Business & Technical Track Passes to attend the event. Please use the reduction code: WIMA 2011 upon registering via our website. We also have a number of selected hotels in and around Monaco with negotiated rates offered to WIMA delegates.
We will also be pleased to provide members with a visa invitation letter upon request. Please contactCecile Chattahy for more information.

NAVTEQ® Developer Day on 22 February, Beijing and 24 February, Shanghai

Location and mobile technology are leading a revolution. NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of maps, traffic and location data enabling navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world, has teamed with deCarta, Esri and the Great Wall Club to host the first NAVTEQ Developer Day events in China.

Join us in Beijing on February 22 or Shanghai on February 24 to learn about the exploding global opportunity for LBS, straight from the experts. Receive hands-on coding training, and learn how to use NAVTEQ® map data and partner APIs to quickly apply your skills toward creating the most compelling location-based mobile apps.

• Discover location-based app global opportunities and how to access NAVTEQ map data for global mapping, geocoding, search and route functions

• Learn about deCarta’s mobile JavaScript, iPhone®, Android™, Bada and Web APIs, with the source code to get started developing quickly

• Gain knowledge on Esri and ArcGIS APIs for iOS and Windows® Phone platforms, including data processing, mapping, routing analysis and service publishing

• Explore the wide range of technical, support and business offerings from the NAVTEQ Network for Developers™ (NN4D) and its partner zones

• Win a priceless opportunity to showcase your app at a global NAVTEQ-sponsored customer event

• Mingle with peers, meet experts and discover opportunities to get your app in front of industry influencers

• Participate in a Lucky Draw for a chance to win an iPad™, free pass to the AppSpace session at the International Mobile Conference and other great prizes.

Space is limited, so reserve your place today!

For more information, please send inquiries to NN4DCommunications@navteq.com