ADVISORY, Feb. 19, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) --
WHAT: The African CDMA Forum (ACF), CDMA Development Group (CDG) (www.cdg.org), International 450 Association (IA 450), Neotel and Starcomms Nigeria will participate in the annual 3G CDMA Middle East and Africa Regional Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, March 12-14, 2008. During the conference, executives will examine the progress of 3G CDMA2000(r) worldwide and in the region, new global roaming initiatives, EV-DO Rev. A carrier success stories, opportunities for CDMA450, next-generation mobile broadband technologies, ultra low-cost handsets and open access initiatives. The CDMA University will provide two half-day mobile broadband training courses for engineers and business professionals on Friday, March 14. WHO: Executives who will present at the seminar include: * Bill Hearmon, Chairman, African CDMA Forum * Joe Lawrence, Vice President, Marketing, CDMA Development Group * Tina Radford, Chairman, International 450 Association * Angus Haye, Head of Strategy and Products, Neotel * Maneesh Mittal, Head of Consumer Products and Services, Neotel * Paul Edwards, Chairman, Starcomms Nigeria * Pertti Johansson, President, Middle East & Africa, Qualcomm * Jerry Mobbs, President, Sampoerna Telekomunikasi Indonesia * Eduard Eck, Technical Strategy Manager, Telefonica O2 Additional representatives from leading companies will present their expert views and industry insights into the key elements that will drive the adoption and profitability of advanced communication services. The CDMA Development Group is a trade association formed to foster the worldwide development, implementation and use of CDMA2000 technologies. The more than 130 member companies of the CDG include many of the world's largest wireless carriers and equipment manufacturers. The primary activities of the CDG include development of CDMA2000 features and services, public relations, education and seminars, regulatory affairs and international support. Currently, there are more than 500 individuals working within various CDG subcommittees on CDMA2000-related matters. WHEN: Conference: March 12-13, 2008 Evening Reception: Wednesday, March 12, 2007, 19:00 - 23:00 CDMA University Courses: Friday, March 14, 2007, 09:00 - 16:00 WHERE: BMW Pavilion Crn. Porstwood & Beach Road V&A Waterford, Cape Town Phone: +27 (0)21 419 7661 HOW: Registration: www.3gafrica.org/graphical/conference.asp Press INQUIRIES: Contact the CDG News Bureau at + 1-714-540-1030 or cdg@bockpr.com to obtain more information.