22 May 2008, 2:47pm
The European Navigation event, where retail meets industry,Fourth edition, October 7/8 2008, High Tech Campus, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
The event comprises four parts;
1. Seminar (2 days, new)
2. Rally with navigation systems
3. Workshops (new)
4. Exhibition (2 days, new)
Seminar
After successful one day seminars at the previous events, we have expanded the seminar into two days.
Over 40 presentations will be given during the two days.
The following subjects will be discussed;
* GPS functionality in any portable devices; which opportunities for the channel?
* The fight for shelf space, mobile phones v. PND's
* GPS, Galileo and Glonass
* Retail trends for navigation products/services
* Google and Microsoft; the new navigation players
* The role of the operators
* Location Bases Services, the holy grail?
* Car of the future / Car communication, new business models
* New markets for navigation, the walker and the cyclist
* Telematics (incl. toll collection in Europe)
During day one, two tracks will be focused at the retail channel.
Why you need to be at this seminar:
A unique opportunity to get direct access to the biggest names in the industry. Network and make partnerships with leading companies in the world of Navigation.
The market is changing dramatically. Learn how this affects your business and make sure that you can make money by choosing the right direction for your company; not just businesswise, but also technology wise.
More info about the seminar and previous events visit www.navigationevent.com
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