GSMA Highlights Success Of Mobile Asia Expo 2012

GSMA Highlights Success Of Mobile Asia Expo 2012 PR Newswire LONDON, June 26, 2012 LONDON, June 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The GSMA today reported that more than 15,500* unique visitors from 81 countries attended the 2012 Mobile Asia Expo, held 20-22 June in Shanghai. The three-day conference and exhibition attracted executives from the industry's largest and most influential mobile operators, software companies, device makers, equipment providers and Internet companies, as well as government delegations, and, for the first time at a GSMA event, consumers. The conference programme drew more than 1,800 attendees, with more than 60 per cent of delegates holding C-level positions. "The strong attendance to the first Mobile Asia Expo is indicative of the impact and importance of mobile in China and throughout Asia," stated John Hoffman, CEO, GSMA Ltd. "We are entering a new era where mobile truly is transforming how the world communicates, how business is conducted and how people live their lives. We are very proud of the contribution that the GSMA and the Mobile Asia Expo have in furthering this transformation." China Dignitaries and Industry Leaders Gather at Mobile Asia Expo Mobile Asia Expo opened on June 20th with a ceremony featuring Chinese dignitaries and industry executives including Mr. Zhang Xiaoqiang, Vice Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission, Mr. Wang Zhixue, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Mr.