We can’t believe Apps World North America 2013 is  over!  Thank you to everyone who visited/spoke/exhibited and helped to make it a great two days showcasing the most innovative and exciting developments in the mobile app industry. We’re already looking forward to next year’s show, but here’s our photo highlights of 2013 – with special thanks to our photographer May Suen:

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We’re delighted to announce the launch of the official Apps World app. Available on Android, iOS, mobile web and iPad, the app is designed to enhance the experience of Apps World attendees before, during and after the show, by putting the following features and information at their fingertips:

- Full event schedule
- Personalised agenda
- Exhibitor listings
- Access to Apps World Connect
- Interactive floorplan maps
- Social networking
- Speaker listings

….and lots, lots, more…

Download the free app today

Thanks to Genie Connect!

Mobile purchases should be simple and secure. You make them on the move, while you’re running
between meetings, finishing your presentation, and gobbling up a sandwich. You want things to be
simple, fast, and hassle-free, and you don’t want nasty surprises in your bank account at the end of
the month.

So if someone is about to make a digital purchase, what’s the best way to lose that customer?

One good way is to create a hassle: make it difficult to complete that purchase. Cause a disruption.
Force her to throw away that sandwich so she can fumble in her wallet for her credit-card.

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There will be lots of activity coming from BlackBerry at Apps World, including 2 sessions from their Developer Relations VP, Alec Saunders in the free to attend Developer and DroidWorld keynotes.
In addition to the sessions they are running there will also be hosting a Porting Masterclass on their stand where you can find out all you need to know in order to port your existing iOS or Android app successfully to BlackBerry 10.

In addition to the Porting Master Class they will be running a Porting Clinic at the show. If you send your APK file ahead of the show they will run it through their app converter to test the port. You’ll then be invited to join one of their experts in the clinic to port your app live during the show! Plus they will promote the successful porting of your app through their social media channels. Submit your APK today and guarantee your app presence on the app world carousel!

For queries or to submit your app, please email - devrelemea2@rim.com to find out more about the BlackBerry agenda click here

For all the live updates, follow @BlackBerryDev and join the conversations #BlackBerry10

Apps World is almost upon us. The show is designed specifically to help delegates build valuable connections in Europe and the rest of the apps ecosystem. We’ve put together a useful list of exhibitors twitter handles to help you get in touch before the event and arrange meetings with those you wish to meet with most.

Accedo Broadband - @AccedoBroadband

Accedo Broadband is the leading provider of applications for IPTV and ConnectedTV. Accedo provides the largest available application store for IPTV and ConnectedTV containing, for example, games, video art, sports, social media and communication services. Accedo’s Funspot gaming service is the most widely deployed IPTV gaming service in the world.

Always On Message - @AlwaysOnMessage

Always on Message™ specialise in the design, development and marketing of successful, cutting-edge Smartphone solutions, specifically for the iPhone, iPad and Android platforms. We develop Apps that are carefully crafted to each brand’s individual needs to maximise the prospect of mobile success. Apps we’ve created are diverse; each boasts its own identity, designed and developed with a specific audience in mind with the end goal of giving our clients the maximum possible return on their investment.

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Alex Kinsella from BlackBerry will be joining the agenda at Apps World next week. Alex is the team lead of product management for BlackBerry App World at Research in Motion. He works with the BlackBerry developer community to ensure RIM has the best in-class app store in the market.

Alex will be giving a technical presentation on the social marketing of apps and how that relates to App stores, providing a new look at the mobile app market including store sizes, consumer bases and revenue opportunities. The session will give insight into how to create a social graph for your app and your brand.

BlackBerry will also be joining the exhibition, so come along to stand 52 and meet Alex and other BlackBerry representatives. It’s not too late to register for your Apps World North America pass and see Alex speak click here to register now. You can also register for the exhibition for free here.