SBCC's Mobile Media Summit
Thanks to everyone involved with the summit, and for inviting us. We are just a “little” mobile compared to everyone else. Thanks for taking stock in a newcomer like us.
I learned about Measure V which will be an infrastructure improvement bond for structural issues, as well as the creation of a larger, combined multimedia lab, which is critical to bringing all media to a centralized location.
Frank Callahan of Apple was there to provide a complete overview of Apple’s product line, and commitment to emerging mobile innovations. He hinted at a new “something” beyond the Mac, iPhone, iPod, and AppleTV, that would also run Mac OS X. That is always exciting to hear. The other very interesting and successful program is iTunes U, allowing students to register online through iTunes and deliver schedules, book lists, content, maps, etc. to and from the iPhone or iPod Touch. One day, a college education could be a podcast subscription or an RSS feed. This could be the way we deliver higher education to anyone who wants it.
Finally, I ended up on a panel with a myriad of different types of mobile questions. The interactions were short and informational. I’ll get all the correction information about each person, their title, and their backgrounds in a longer post.
I would say it was a successful event, and I look forward to participating again in the future. Special thanks to Jeff Hirsch and Lorrie Thomas for recommending and inviting us to the summit.
Friday, May 16th, 2008 @ 4PM – 7PM
I’ll be at SBCC’s Mobile Media Summit today, answering questions about Twitter for iPhone, iPhone applications, mobile advertising, and design for the iPhone. I’ll be in one of the rooms; stop by if you are interested.
Mobile Media Summit
May 16,2008
4PM – 7PM
Fe Bland Forum BC Building
Santa Barbara City College
721 Cliff Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
SBCC’s Mobile Media Summit
WHAT: The Mobile Media Summit provides a unique look into the expanding field of wireless technology, and offers ways for you to engage in this modern media.
WHO: Professionals aspiring to work in mobile media, and businesses seeking qualified candidates to advance their organizations.
Also in attendance: Keynote speaker – Apple’s Solution Architect, Frank Callaham. Experts in Mobile Media Technology, like Electronic Arts, Patrick Verrone – Writers Guild Association President, Salesforce.com, MojoBaby.com, and educators from SBCC’s Mobile Media Institute.
WHERE: Santa Barbara City College, Fe Bland Forum on West Campus
WHEN: Friday, May 16, 2008 from 4-7pm
WHY: Learn about emerging mobile media technology, network with industry leaders and innovators, and enjoy appetizers, drinks, and music.
This event is Free and Open to the Public.
FOR MORE INFO:
Website: http://mmi.sbcc.edu
Contact: Stephen DaVega, 805-965-0581×3570, davega@sbcc.edu
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/MMISoma
Press Inquiries: Lorrie Thomas, 804-452-2615, lorrie@lorriethomas.com
ABOUT THE MOBILE MEDIA INSTITUTE
The Mobile Media Summit is hosted by the MMI, the only publicly-funded educational organization in California providing wireless media courses and training that focuses on teaching concepts and development skills for producing mobile content and applications. Committed to developing alliances with leaders and innovators in the mobile industry, the MMI provides students, local entrepreneurs, and businesses with the skills and technological resources to keep California on the cutting edge of mobile media.
Posted on May 17, 2008 by Kevin Milden
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