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International CTIA Wireless ® Convention 2012
May 8–10, 2012 • New Orleans, LA • ctiashows.com
The International CTIA Wireless® event is the top-ranked wireless show in North America representing
a $1 trillion global marketplace that brings together the fastest-growing, most dynamic segments
of the telecommunications industry: wireless and converged communications, wireless broadband,
mobile web computing, and data industries. Every year, this show draws 40,000+ attendees worldwide,
representing 125 countries and occupying nearly 400,000 square feet of exhibit space. The exhibits also run
concurrently with educational programming featuring world-class speakers, prestigious awards, product
demonstrations, informative sessions, and networking opportunities.
Seminars: CTIA’s complimentary educational sessions are the most comprehensive in the industry. The indepth
sessions and seminars at International CTIA Wireless 2012 address the most important issues facing
executives, engineers, business development specialists, and marketing and sales professionals building
wireless products and services. Designed for everyone from the wireless beginner to the developer
to the engineer to the consumer expert, they are also an opportunity to investigate the new business
opportunities rising in wireless, and to understand the challenges facing companies in the year ahead.
Much of this programming, including the keynote sessions, is free with registration; some may have an
additional fee.
Exhibitors: 1,105 (2011)
Industries: Accessories, application development, bluetooth, broadband communications, CDPD, cellular,
cloud computing, fixed wireless services, handsets, infrastructure & networking, intelligent transportation,
mcommerce, mhealth, mlearning, machine-to-machine (m2m)/telemetry, mobile applications, mobile
consumer electronics, mobile social networking, PCS, paging, retail, satellite, security, smart energy,
specialized mobile radio, system integration, and wireless data transmission.
Target Buyers: Wireless and broadband service operators, enterprise, vertical markets, retailers, mobile
developers, and engineers.
Benefits for IBP Attendees
• Access to the International Business Center and Lounge.
• Complimentary registration.
• Airfare and hotel discounts.
• Special invitation to U.S. Wireless Briefing.
• Possible technical field trips (please inquire).
Contact: James Yi, James.Yi@trade.gov, (202) 482-6482
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International Buyer Program