TMC and NextVision Media Bring the Mobile LATAM Conference and Expo to ITEXPO, January 31- February 3, 2012 in Miami

NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TMC and NextVision Media announced that the Mobile LATAM Conference and Expo will be collocated with ITEXPO, January 31 – February 3, 2012, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami, Florida.

“Latin America represents the second largest mobile market in the world, and last year, more than 62-percent of all mobile users in Latin America switched to a smartphone”

Produced by NextVision Media, Mobile LATAM is the first event of its kind to focus on mobile opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean. It is designed to provide attendees with the tools needed to develop a Latin American business strategy and successful partnerships.

Mobile LATAM attracts operators, MVNO's, developers, distributors, brands, agencies, resellers, manufacturers, media & entertainment companies, venture capitalists, online retailers, and content developers. The Mobile LATAM conference is headlined by senior executives from key Latin American mobile companies, including:

Dr. K.F. Lai, CEO of BuzzCity
Jorge Rincon, CEO of RedMas
Mike Zarilli, VP International, The Weather Channel
Bill Hulsey, Hulsey IP Law
Univision (speaker to be announced)
Josh Rochlin, CEO, Xtify
Rick Carpenter, Sr. VP of Engineering, Smith Micro Software

Further details on all of the sessions featured in the conference will be made available in the weeks ahead, and sessions currently featured will cover topics including:

Demographics and User Behaviors for LatAm
Keys to Establishing Latin American Partnerships
Navigating the LatAm Legal Landscape
LatAm Mobile Operator and MVNO Discussion
Effective Mobile Web and Application Strategies
Tablets in the LatAm Markets
Mobile Marketing in Latin America
Mass Market Mobile Entertainment in the LatAm Markets
Mobile Payments for Virtual and Physical Goods
LatAm Mobile Social Networks and New Media Strategies
The Future of Mobile and Tablets in Latin America

“Latin America represents the second largest mobile market in the world, and last year, more than 62-percent of all mobile users in Latin America switched to a smartphone,” said Estuardo Robles, Conference Chairperson. “ITEXPO in Miami has historically attracted a strong Latin American audience - and by adding the Mobile LATAM event, we’re bringing in the companies, thought leaders and service providers that are best suited to address the needs of our audience.”

TMC and NextVision Media are proud to announce that the Mobile LATAM Pavilion will be featured on the ITEXPO show floor, adding to the already impressive mix of: hardware manufacturers; wireless and mobile service providers; Cloud and hosted services providers; contact center and telecom software companies; resellers; open source solution providers; testing and monitoring companies; billing providers; and more.

Registration for the Mobile LATAM Conference and Expo and ITEXPO is now open.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for all budgets and needs, and pre & post event lead generation programs, which include access to all attendees are also available. Contact Larry Lockhart at 727-388-9849 or Larry@nextvisionmedia.com.

Anyone interested in partnering with ITEXPO should contact TMC’s Jennifer Terentiuk (203-852-6800 x125). Media inquiries should be directed to Todd Keefe at For Immediate Release PR.

About TMC:

TMC is a global, integrated media company that helps clients build communities in print, in person, and online. TMC publishes the Customer Interaction Solutions, INTERNET TELEPHONY, Next Gen Mobility, InfoTECH Spotlight and Cloud Computing magazines. TMC is the producer of ITEXPO, the world’s leading B2B communications event. TMCnet.com, which is read by two million unique visitors each month, is the leading source of news and articles for the communications and technology industries. In addition, TMC runs multiple industry events: 4G Wireless Evolution; M2M Evolution; Cloud Communications Expo; SIP Tutorial 2.0:Bringing SIP to the Web; Business Video Expo; Regulatory 2.0 Workshop; DevCon5; HTML5 Summit; CVx; AstriCon; StartupCamp; MSPAlliance MSPWorld and more. Visit TMC Events for a complete listing and further information.

About NextVision Media:

NextVision Media has been producing world-class mobile events for over ten years, including America’s longest running mobile web and apps event, Mobile Web and Apps World.