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Follow on Google News | ![]() MTAM Announces Sponsorship of Ford Developer Conference & HackathonThe Mobile Technology Association of Michigan (MTAM) Announces its Sponsorship of the Third Annual Ford Developer Conference & Hackathon during CTIA Super Mobility Week
By: Mobile Technology Assn of Michigan As a result of this sponsorship, Ford is offering a FREE registration to MTAM members and supporters who would like to attend this developer-focused automotive event. This information- • The FordDev team exploring new functionality for apps to extend content into the vehicle over AppLink using improved voice and display capabilities offered by SYNC 3. • Opportunity to learn how data generated by Ford vehicles can be accessed and translated into features that safely connect users to their world outside the vehicle while delivering relevant vehicle-specific functionality at any time. • Toyota and other SDL project members joining FordDev on-stage to deliver updates on this industry-wide single-solution platform that is gaining more and more OEM adopters. • An opportunity to complete in the 2016 FordDev Hackathon that will be held overnight following the conference and cocktail reception; hackers will receive support from the AppLink team in the Ford exhibit on Thursday and then present applications on-stage Friday in hopes of winning a share of over $20,000 in prizes! Event schedule is as follows: • Sept. 7, 8:30 am – 6:00 pm, Developer Conference & SDL Summit • Sept. 7, 9:00 pm – Sept. 8, 9:00 am, All-Night Hackathon • Sept. 8, 10:30 am – 5:00 pm, Live Support in Ford Exhibit during CTIA Super Mobility Week (continue work on that app!) • Sept. 9, 10:30 am – 2:00 pm, Hackathon App Presentations Hackathon participants are competing for a share of a $20,000 prize package including a 2-year lease on a Ford vehicle! To participate in the Ford Developer Conference & Hackathon, and take advantage of the MTAM sponsored FREE registration, follow the instructions below based on your current CTIA registration status: Already registered for CTIA? Add the Ford Developer Conference to your account HERE (http://www.ctiasupermobility2016.com/ Not yet registered for CTIA? Enter code FORD2016CTIA at check-out on your CTIA registration (http://www.ctiasupermobility2016.com/ For more information on the MTAM sponsorship or FordDev Event, please contact Linda Daichendt, Executive Director/CEO, Mobile Technology Association of Michigan, at: Linda@GoMobileMichigan.org. ### About the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan Based in Detroit and serving all of Michigan, MTAM is a non-profit trade association for Michigan's mobile / wireless technologies, the firms who provide them, and the firms – in all industries – who use them. The organization's mission is facilitating collaboration between varied sectors of the connected tech eco-system and other non-tech industries in order to drive innovation and opportunities involving these technologies; About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company (http://corporate.ford.com/ End
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