President Bill Clinton to Deliver Day Three Keynote at International CTIA WIRELESS® 2012

42nd President of the United States to Close the Show with 2:00 p.m. Remarks on May 10th

WASHINGTON, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- International CTIA WIRELESS® 2012 today announced President Bill Clinton, Founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States, as the final keynote speaker at the premier international marketplace for wireless, telecom and all things mobile. International CTIA WIRELESS 2012 will take place May 8-10, 2012 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.

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On Thursday, May 10 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. CDT, President Clinton will share his unique perspective on preparing leaders to meet the challenges of global interdependence and implementing innovative solutions to some of the world's most pressing issues.

"We are honored to have President Clinton keynote at International CTIA WIRELESS 2012 and to have him share his extraordinary experiences and insight regarding the importance of leadership and the invaluable role technology can play in helping solve challenges around the world," said CTIA President and CEO Steve Largent. "The president has been a long-standing believer in the power of mobile communication, and played a leading role in forming policy during his terms in office that created an environment in which a young wireless industry flourished and provided immense benefits to Americans that have substantially increased over time."

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

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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.

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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. Visit www.ctia.org.

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