Electronic Arts, Mozilla, Spotify and Visa Executives to Kick Off Day Two Keynote Remarks at International CTIA WIRELESS® 2012

WASHINGTON, March 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- International CTIA WIRELESS® 2012 today announced its keynote lineup for Wednesday, May 9 will include executives from Electronic Arts, Mozilla, Spotify and Visa, who will discuss the opportunities driving the continued growth of the mobile ecosystem. International CTIA WIRELESS 2012 takes place May 8-10, 2012 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.

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On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:30 a.m. CDT, two of the industry's leading voices in mobile will take the keynote stage to share insights on the technology trends that will ultimately shape tomorrow's innovations.

• Spotify CEO and Founder Daniel Ek will discuss the vital role that mobile and platform play in the future of streaming music services.
• Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello will address how the audience for mobile games will grow dramatically on a network of connected devices.

The International CTIA WIRELESS day two keynote lineup also includes a spotlight on thought-leadership sessions designed to educate, motivate and inspire attendees.

• Mozilla CEO Gary Kovacs will discuss how the Web is back and open for business. Kovacs will explore how the "REAL Web" is ready to power devices and platforms, putting users and developers back in control and creating limitless opportunities for innovation.
• Visa President John Partridge will highlight how mobile, internet and social networks are converging, transforming the way people pay and get paid – and the critical role global payment networks like Visa play in enabling secure mobile commerce.

"Our day two lineup of keynote speakers represent some of the mobile industry's most influential and powerful executives from innovative companies that have changed the way we interact in our personal and professional lives," said Rob Mesirow, vice president and show director for CTIA. "International CTIA WIRELESS 2012 attendees will have an opportunity to learn and network with some of the best leaders in the wireless industry, whether it's from the keynote speakers to the panelists to the moderators. Our phenomenal lineup of executives from well-respected companies prove that this is the best and must attend wireless show." "

The 2012 keynote sessions will be located in the convention center's La Nouvelle Ballroom (Level 2) and streamed live at www.ctia.org.

For more information on the keynotes at International CTIA WIRELESS 2012, visit www.ctiashows.com/keynotes.

For additional details and a comprehensive look at the CTIA conference program, visit: www.ctiawireless.com. Members of the media may pre-register for full access to all show events at: www.ctiashows.com/pressreg.

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CTIA Shows bring together all industries advanced by wireless technology for intense business, learning and networking. International CTIA WIRELESS® takes place May 8-10, 2012 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La. CTIA ENTERPRISE & APPLICATIONS™ takes place Oct. 9-11, 2012 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif. Visit www.ctiashows.com.

About CTIA
CTIA–The Wireless Association® (www.ctia.org) is an international organization representing the wireless communications industry. Membership in the association includes wireless carriers and their suppliers, as well as providers and manufacturers of wireless data services and products. CTIA advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government. The association also coordinates the industry's voluntary best practices and initiatives, and sponsors the industry's leading wireless tradeshows. CTIA was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington, D.C.

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