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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Welcome to day two of Apps World North America 2013, we hope there aren’t too many sore heads following last night’s official show party in downtown San Fran, thanks to everyone who came and helped make it such an excellent event.

It’s time to get the game-faces back on this morning, as we have a whole heap of top-level apps industry discussion to look forward to. Here’s a short selection of some of the in-depth, not-to-miss sessions you can catch today. (more…)

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!

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