CONNECTIONS™ Europe Summit Series - hosted by Parks Associates

Supporting Organizations
	ADMIN Ltd. ADMIN Ltd. is a St. Petersburg based consultancy focused on mobile content & Internet industry development, electronic commerce, high-tech investments, business consulting and international cooperation. ADMIN Ltd. is an organizer of annual Mobile VAS Conference (www.vasforum.ru), Mobile Monday St. Petersburg (www.mobilemonday.ru) and other IT events. The Russian Mobile Content Market Report is also available. www.admin.spb.ru

	CABA CABA is the only industry association to offer industry intelligence to stakeholders in all areas of home & building automation. CABA's resources cover areas such as HVAC, lighting, security, A/V, communications technologies, energy management and controls. A number of resources are available through the association including iHomes & Buildings magazine, research, CABA's forums, CABA's monthly eBulletin, Information Series reports, Event Reports and the CABA web site. Please visit www.caba.org for further information.

	ChinaCCM.com As China's leading industry consultancy expert offering industry intelligence and market solution, ChinaCCM.com has built a reputation for providing quality products and excellent customer service since 1997. ChinaCCM's research and analysis cross a wide range of 19 industry sectors, over 100 vertical and comprehensive channels, the company's expertise includes: in-depth market and industry research reports, most current and accurate market assessment, special case study in Chinese market, etc. ChinaCCM has also built global partnership with many leading research and consulting companies to study on the global industries. www.chinaccm.com/4s/

	Circle F Media Circle F Media specializes in helping technology companies reach consumers via mainstream media and public events. We are committed to helping technology companies sell product by creating benefits-focused advertorials for national magazines, through the creation of sponsored television segments for national and local broadcast, and by creating special events and web-based promotions. Circle F Media's mission is to penetrate consumers' daily lives with technology's message. www.circlefmedia.com

	Electronics Technicians Association Founded in 1978, the Electronics Technicians Association, International is a not-for-profit, professional association committed to providing accredited certifications that meet industry standards. Today, ETA has issued over 100,000 technical certifications in 50 different certification programs. These certified individuals are employed by more than 840 businesses/organizations across the world. The association is comprised of over 4,000 members, 700 Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) serving on various Industry Advisory Committees and 1,000 Exam/Certification Administrators (CA’s). www.eta-i.org

	ETSI ETSI is one of the world's leading standardization organizations for Information & Communication Technologies (ICT). With membership by over 720 companies from 62 countries around the world, ETSI is not only the “home” of many traditional ICT technologies, including GSM and 3G mobile, it is developing increasingly its activities in many innovative areas, including digital media content and delivery. www.etsi.org

	Experiential Marketing Forum (EMF) Welcome to the Experiential Marketing Forum (EMF). We're an international community of professionals, students and people who share ideas and keep abreast of the newest trends and exciting things happening in the world of media. Feel free to invite all of your co-workers and friends to join this great think tank and share ideas that benefit marketers and their customers on a global level. Experiential marketing gives customers an opportunity to engage and interact with brands, products, and services in sensory ways that provide the icing on the cake of providing information. The term "Experiential marketing" refers to actual customer experiences with the brand/product/service that drive sales and increase brand image and awareness. When done right, it's the most powerful tool available to win brand loyalty. Please invite your friends, students and co-workers to sign up and experience the EMF for themselves. We have lots of brilliant minds in this group. We're looking forward to tapping into yours! www.experientialforum.com

	JETRO JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) provides support and information to American companies looking for successful entry and expansion in the Japanese market. JETRO provides market intelligence, extensive business development support, and relevant business events, all designed to encourage new business between American companies and Japan. www.jetro.org

	The MPEG Industry Forum MPEGIF is an independent and platform neutral not-for-profit organisation facilitating and furthering the widespread adoption and deployment of MPEG and related standards in next generation digital media services. It provides a forum to exchange information and views on technological, economic and regulatory issues that are relevant to these services. It also provides a powerful industry voice advocating the adoption of standards and consolidating the direction of the industry in the time of transition from analogue to digital television and media services. Its focus and constituency is derived from cable, satellite, telecommunication and new media service operators, channel owners, content providers, broadcasters, equipment manufacturers, system integrators, software providers, as well as industry advocacy groups, industry analysts, financial institutions and academic institutes. www.mpegif.org

	SIP Center The SIP Center is a portal for both educating users and the commercial development of the Session Initiation Protocol. Serving the SIP developer community as well as the wider industry since July of 2000, the SIP Center offers comprehensive technical and market resources to those interested in everything SIP! Access a comprehensive products and services directory, the latest SIP news and special interest articles, tutorials, whitepapers, developers resources and much more. Visit The SIP Center for information on all things SIP at www.sipcenter.com.

	Wi-Fi Alliance The Wi-Fi Alliance is a global non-profit industry association of hundreds of leading companies devoted to the proliferation of Wi-Fi technology across devices and market segments. With technology development, market building, and regulatory programs, the Wi-Fi Alliance has enabled widespread adoption of Wi-Fi worldwide. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ program was launched in March 2000. It provides a widely-recognized designation of interoperability and quality, and it helps to ensure that Wi-Fi enabled products deliver the best user experience. The Wi-Fi Alliance has completed more than 6,000 product certifications to date, encouraging the expanded use of Wi-Fi products and services in new and established markets. www.wi-fi.org

	The Wi-Fi Technology Forum The Wi-Fi Technology Forum (Wi-Fi-TF) network is a non-profit worldwide organization based in the UK. Manned mostly by volunteers, aims to report and inform its audiences on all aspects of Mobile and Wi-Fi / Wireless Technology. With its round the clock Wi-Fi Newswire© service, discussion forums, reviews and other resources, the Wi-Fi-TF operates on impartiality and non-profitability. The Wi-Fi-TF network owns and operates a string of Wireless and Wi-Fi Technology sites. www.wi-fitechnology.com

	Wireless Industry Partnership (WIP) WIP makes the path easier for mobile developers, reduces cycle times and increases innovation in the mobile ecosystem. This is accomplished through events like Mobile Jam, the WIPwiki.com resource portal for mobile developers and tools like the WIP Partnership Quiz for connecting to the right partners in the ecosystem. WIP also partners with wireless organizations and Developer Programs around the world. www.wipconnector.com

	WITI WITI is the premiere global organization empowering women in business and technology to achieve unimagined possibilities and transformation through technology, leadership and economic prosperity. WITI has powerful programs and partnerships that provide connections, resources, and opportunities. Since 1989, WITI has delivered value to individuals, small businesses, and corporations. www.witi.com. Build. Empower. Inspire.