Mobile Mondays - Chicago

Things are picking up steam in Chicago! Lots of exciting activities that continue to develop & grow the mobile industry in Chicago. Here are a few activities coming up:

• Feb 17, 8:30 am, ITA February Roundtable. The Illinois Technology Association’s Mobile Visionary Roundtable is sponsoring a talk called “rEvolution: ‘Real’ Mobile Marketing and a Visionary Look Forward” by Alex Cambell, CEO and Co-Founder Vibes Media. FREE.
  • ITA TechNexus, 8:30 - 11 am
  • Registration & Directions: http://bit.ly/9qQuD9
• Feb 22, 6 pm - Mobile Monday Chicago February Meeting. “Enhancing Mobile Productivity with the Latest Security Technologies” by Brian Ferguson, NetMotion Wireless.
  • At McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff, 6 pm - 8 pm.
  • Registration & Directions: http://momofeb2010.eventbrite.com
• Feb 24, 5:30, TiE Midwest Panel. TiE’s new “Innovative Entrepreneurship Series” explores unique strategies entrepreneurs are employing to finance, create, grow and succeed. The first event focuses on Alternative Financing: exploring why venture capital funding is not the right option for many entrepreneurs (and how to determine when it IS the right option), the alternatives and where to begin. Member: Free to $15; non-member: $35.
  • At Gibson’s on Rush St., 5:30 - 7:00 pm
  • Registration: http://bit.ly/dq0sjK

MARCH

• Mar 4, 5:30 pm, CIMA Panel on Mobile Advertising. The evening’s presentation starts with cocktails, dinner, and networking. The presentation topic will discuss mobile advertising trends in 2010 including: effective mobile strategies, monetization & profit, measurements & analytics, and mobile marketing future trends. Capping it off is a post-party reception with an open bar. Members: $80; non-members: $110.
  • At Westin Cotillion Ballroom (909 N. Mich. Ave.), 5:30 - 10 PM
  • Registration: http://bit.ly/ari97O
• Mar 5, 9 am, MobileX Conference. A one-day conference for entrepreneurs, investors, developers, industry professionals and mobile enthusiasts that identifies opportunities, explores solutions, and provides technical education in the mobile & related industries. Early bird registration starts at $60 ($120 at the door).
  • Save 10%! Use the promo code: mobilexmomo
  • At Doubletree Hotel on E. Ohio Street, Chicago, 9 am - 6 pm
  • Registration & Directions: http://bit.ly/cEi4fR
  • Twitter hashtag: #MXChi
• Mar 6, 9 am, Day of Mobile Conference. An all day event for mobile developers and enthusiasts seeking to better prepare both Chicago’s application development community and companies with mobile initiatives for the upcoming mobile revolution. $40.
  • At the McCormick Tribune Center, IIT, Chicago
  • Registration & Directions: http://www.dayofmobile.com
  • Twitter hashtag: #DayOfMobile
• Mar 13, 9 am, Google Wave & Android Workshops. The GTUG #7 conference will present on Google Wave as well as have hands-on workshops for the Android bar code scanner and the Google Shopping API. $15 - 100.
  • At Google’s offices in downtown Chicago
  • Registration & Directions: http://chigtug7.eventbrite.com
• Mar 15, 6 pm, MoMo Chicago March Meeting. Chris Lanier from Microsoft will be presenting on the changing face of Microsoft Moibility: Windows Phones.  He will provide a quick overview of where things are today with the Windows Phone 6.x platform, and will share a glimpse of what is coming with the new Windows Phone 7 Series.  While there will certainly be some questions that cannot yet be answered, please join us for an exciting, interactive, and informative session! FREE to attend, but seating is limited.
  • At McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff, 6 pm - 8 pm.
  • Registration & Directions: http://bit.ly/atvkfF
• Mar 17, 8:30 am, ITA March Roundtable. The March meeting details are TBA
  • At ITA TechNexus, 8:30 - 11 am
  • Registration & Directions: http://bit.ly/c7NNSy
• Mar 27, 8:30, Mobile Twin Cities “Mobile March.” The Mobile Twin Cities group is organizing a day long conference on mobile technology with two tracks. One track is focused on app development and the other on business topics such as defining compelling mobile offerings, marketing, m-commerce, etc. $20.
  • At the Hilton Garden Inn, downtown Minneapolis, 8:30 - 5:00
  • Registration & Directions: http://mobilemarchtc.eventbrite.com
  • About Mobile Twin Cities: www.mobiletwincities.com

• April 3, MobileCampBoston3: Our sister chapter in Boston is hosting MobileCampBoston3. Following the “unconference” model, the lectures and discussions are led by attendees. Attendees are expected from around the world for this third go round in one of the most dynamic mobile environments in North America. Free.
  • At MIT campus, Cambridge, MA, 9:00 - 5:00
  • Registration & Directions: http://bit.ly/amb7Kl
• April 16 - 18, iPadDevCampChi: Chicago is hosting an “unconference” focusing on sharing ideas & developing apps for the Apple iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad using both the native SDK and web standards. Pricing TBD (Ed.: probably free or very inexpensive in line with the unconference philosophy).
  • Location: TBA
  • Registration & Directions: http://www.ipadcampchi.org
• April 28, 8 am, Mobile University 101: Heartland Mobile Council is sponsoring HMC Mobile University 101. The focus of the day-long education event is on strategic approaches to mobile marketing and integrating mobile into your business. Pre-registration: $99 ($149 at the door).
  • At the Spertus Institute, downtown Chicago, 8:00 - 5:00
  • Registration & Directions: http://mobiu101.com

Anything missing from the list above? Let me know!

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Please join us for the next gathering of mobile industry professionals & enthusiasts on Monday, February 22, 2010, at 6:00 pm. Reserve the date in your calendar now!Registration is FREE but please RSVP early so we can better plan refreshments and a little mini-banquet of awesome nibblies courtesy of our host, McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff. Registration is also required to get on their security desk’s official guest list.

Please join us for the next gathering of mobile industry professionals & enthusiasts on Monday, January 18, 2010, at 6:00 pm. Reserve the date in your calendar now!

Registration is FREE but please RSVP early so we can better plan refreshments and nibblies courtesy of our host, McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff:

PRESENTATION OVERVIEW

Chicago has a growing community of mobile entrepreneurs and startups. “I have an Idea, now What?” focuses on different ways to protect your intellectual property (inventions) during all stages of development. An overview of available types of protection including Confidential / Non-Disclosure Agreements, Patents, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, and Copyrights will be discussed, including advantages and strategies for each. This is an important presentation for entrepreneurs, developers, designers, sales & marketing, and anyone else thinking of starting a company — whether or not it has a mobile focus.

MEETING DETAILS
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Date: Monday, January 18, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Topic: “I have an Idea, now What?”
Presenter: Joe Herndon and Atanu Das
Location: McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff, 300 South Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606
Location Notes: Participants must sign-in at the reception desk on the first floor. Picture ID required.
Directions: Please see the McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berhoff web site for details. Union Station is a block away; Quincy/Wells is the nearest El, and the building is well served by buses. 
Parking: There is parking across Wacker Drive immediately next to 311 South Wacker Drive. Less expensive parking is available near Union Station across the Chicago River at Jackson & Canal Streets.

MEETING AGENDA
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6:00 pm – Sign-In / Light refreshments
6:30: Featured Presentation by Messrs. Herndon and Das
7:30 pm > Refreshments / Networking

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Joseph Herndon and Atanu Das are patent attorneys at the law firm of McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP (MBHB). Mr. Herndon is a partner at MBHB with experience in all areas of patent and trademark law practice including patent prosecution and litigation work. Mr. Herndon represents Fortune 500 companies that span a diverse range of technologies including telecommunications, mobile Internet platforms, computer networking, aerospace/automation and control, semiconductors, consumer electronics, and universities as well as individual inventors. Mr. Das is an associate at MBHB with experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications, conducting legal research, and providing technological advice in support of validity, infringement and patentability analyses, and litigation in electrical engineering , computer networking, telecommunications, mobile technology, and electro-mechanical matters. Prior to embarking on his legal career, Mr. Das was a systems engineer at a major telecommunication equipment manufacturer, where he focused on drafting specifications for data networking and telecommunications products.

Please join us for the next gathering of mobile industry professionals & enthusiasts on Monday, November 16, 2009. Reserve the date in your calendar now!

Please RSVP so we can get your name on the security list and plan refreshments, courtesy of our host, TechNexus.

MEETING DETAILS
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Date: Monday, November 16, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Topic: Mobile Marketing Apps - Designing Branded Experiences
Presenter: Luigi Greco, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, 01 Design
Location: TechNexus, 200 S. Wacker Drive, 15th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
Location Notes: Participants must sign-in at the reception desk on the first floor. Picture ID required. Take the elevator up to the 15th Floor.
Directions & Parking: Please see the “Getting Here” page on the TechNexus web site for details.

MEETING AGENDA
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6:00 pm – Sign-In / Light refreshments
6:15 pm - Quick introduction of the TechNexus startup incubation space
6:25 pm - Featured Presentation by Mr. Greco
7:30 pm > Refreshments / Networking

Presentation Synopsis for “Mobile Marketing Apps - Designing Branded Experiences”
Luigi Greco, co-founder of 01design, will showcase the 01design approach in strategic mobile & brand design for consumer brands. Over the last five years, 01design has developed apps for the iPhone and other mobile platforms for a wide portfolio of premium brands targeted to a range of consumer market segments. Using the case study format, Mr. Greco will discuss strategies for designing compelling branded mobile experiences, share some lessons learned, and touch on important issues such as marketing/branding goals, metrics and strategy.

About The Presenter
Luigi Greco plans and develops ideas for marketing and promotion activities using digital media and mobile devices; he also defines products and brings them to the market. He has worked on a wide range of projects for MTV, Dolce & Gabbana, IBM, Salvatore Ferragamo, TIM, Telecom Italia, and the Italian government.

Featured in the Adobe Magazine and Adobe in the International case study for MTV and D&G mobile projects, Luigi co-founded 01design. Working since thedot.com era as a new media designer and mixing his technical skills in this field with a unique, multi-perspective approach and knowledge that stems from a solid background in communication and new media studies, Luigi shared the vision of the mobile business with 01design with an “open garden” approach, trying to develop communication formats capable of helping global brands to start establishing a unique one-to-one marketing communication approach that turns the third screen into a real communication medium

About 01design
01design is a mobile application development and interaction strategy agency that provides custom content for brands. Customers include MTV, Dolce&Gabbana, AC Milan, Adobe, NOKIA, BNL BNP - Paribas, BancaSella, Gambero Rosso, Mondadori Group, TIM, TelecomItalia, AirOne, Alitalia, World Swimming Championships 2009, Committee for Formula One Racing in Rome, and Jamba.

01design is a pioneer and multi-awarded mobile agency based in Europe and has a unique team of strategists and developers that helps clients understand the mobile scenario. 01design provides marketing and technologies in order to reach the customer target goals using mobile 24/7 access platforms.

In the last five years 01design has developed a strong network of partnerships, experiences, and relations in the mobile industry with companies such as Adobe, Apple, Nokia, Opera, SonyEriccson, and more.

Additional Notes

• Please note the security restrictions listed above for gaining access to the building and plan accordingly.
• Light refreshments will be provided, so help us plan by confirming your attendance online as soon as possible.
• Special thanks to TechNexus for hosting this event and sponsoring the refreshments.

Please join us for the next gathering of mobile industry professionals & enthusiasts on Monday, September 21, 2009. Reserve the date in your calendar now!

This month’s topic is “Mobile Device Design.” As Motorola has just launched their first Android-powered phone, the CLIQ, we thought it would be cool to ask Motorola to tell us how they go about the process of designing beautiful and highly usable mobile devices and accessories. More information about the presenter is forthcoming.

Please register for this FREE event now:

Please also note the security restrictions listed below for gaining access to the building.Special thanks to our event and host sponsor, Motorola, for helping to make this event a success.

MEETING DETAILS
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Date: Monday, September 21, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Topic: Mobile Device Design at Motorola
Presenter: TBA
Location: Motorola, 233 N. Michigan Ave., 8th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601
Location Notes: Participants must sign-in first at the reception desk on the main (3rd) floor. Picture ID required. Take the elevator located next to the GNC store up to the 3rd floor.

MEETING AGENDA
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6:00 pm – Sign-In / Light refreshments
6:15 pm - Brief overview of Motorola Consumer Experience Design group, which includes the device design organization
6:25 pm – Mobile Device Design at Motorola
7:30 pm > Refreshments / Networking

Please note that due to security restrictions, RSVPs are strongly encouraged. So please register for this event as soon as possible:

http://momochicago092109.eventbrite.com

We look forward to seeing you there!

Public contact: Jay Malin, jmalin@agent511.com, 312-498-5501
What does AGENT511 do?
AGENT511 develops and markets two-way, interactive mobile messaging products for enterprises and public sector contact centers that allows consumers to access and share multimedia information on the go.  Examples include power outage notification, school closings, and visitor information.  AGENT511 is also working with public safety agencies to offer citizens the ability to share text, pictures, and videos from their mobile phone with first responders.  The company is located in Chicagoland.
Why is AGENT511 excited about participating in 4G World?
AGENT511 is excited to participate in 4G World because the channel offers our clients the ability and share acquire richer information. This means maximum situational awareness for first responders and more choices for consumers. Our exciting portfolio of mobile phone applications opens the door to a wide range of intelligent, integrated constituent communications. With 4G “always on” our clients maximize their reach while improving the quality of communications with their constituents.

Public contact: Trace Johnson, tjohnson@mpayy.com
What does mPayy do?
mPayy is a secure online and mobile payment provider that enables merchant processing for businesses from the smallest seller to the largest retailer, along with quick and simple purchasing for buyers.  mPayy’s secure debit solution is built around the mobile number, a unique differentiator that allows its customers to pay securely, conveniently and easily from their checking or stored value account.
The company’s highly scalable payment platform for Internet retailers improves margins by reducing fraud and transaction costs.  mPayy has created an efficient and ubiquitous payment service that enables profitable micro-payments; easy, yet secure purchases of digital content and physical goods; and free person-to-person payments.  Through its use of the low cost ACH system, and a unique risk management model, mPayy is fundamentally changing the economics of both e-commerce and m-commerce.
Why is mPayy excited about participating in 4G World?
mPayy is excited to meet the innovators in the 4G world. mPayy’s payment services are available via API’s or from within local applications on the phone, and mPayy looks very much forward to learning the next steps in connectivity and mobile WIFI.

Public contact: Phillip Leslie, Founder & CEO, phillip@ProOnGo.com
What does ProOnGo do?
ProOnGo, a Chicago based company, makes expense reporting as easy as a snap. With ProOnGo Expense, smartphone owners submit their expense reports simply by taking pictures of their receipts with a BlackBerry®, iPhone™, or Windows Mobile® phone. Expense details are prepared automatically by ProOnGo’s Receipt Reader service, and the results are available for export to Microsoft® Excel, QuickBooks® Online Edition, and more. Time and mileage tracking are also included, making ProOnGo Expense a complete expense tracking solution for today’s busy mobile professional.
Why is ProOnGo excited about participating in 4G World?
We’re proud to be a Chicago-based mobile startup, and eager to draw
attention to the mobile community here in Chicago as a major center for innovation. 4GWorld provides us not only with a platform for making
announcements about our own products and services, but also for us to show how forward-thinking and inventive startups here in Chicago are.  Stop by and see us to get a hands-on demo of our products and services!