NFC Disclosed: Discover the most promising, disruptive wireless technology
The NFC Academy is a high-end technology congress focusing on the topic of near field communication (NFC) and its applications. Its mission is to bring together area researchers, pioneer developers and advanced practioners in the areas of mobile applications, short-range communication and contactless security to educate the market and foster the adoption of NFC technology.
NFC Academy LIVE!
Our initiative on near field communications acquires a new dimension. The kick-off meeting in Istanbul for the first NFC Academy Partners saw leading lights in the NFC revolution convene to evaluate the latest advances in the most disruptive technology to hit the ID and security industry in recent years.
The NFC Academy conference in Abu Dhabi, the first ever NFC dedicated event in the Middle East, opens its doors for the third time in the United Arab Emirates under the patronage of UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, H.H. Sheik Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The third NFC Academy Conference & Exhibition will be hosted at the 10th ID WORLD International Congress and features a 3-day conference, a 2-day exhibition and extra networking activities.
Last Year's Middle East Conference
High profile representatives in NFC and wireless technology from across the world, convened in Abu Dhabi on May 3 and 4, 2010, with strong government support, at the last NFC Academy Conference held in the Emirates, on the occasion of the annual EMEA Summit, ID WORLD Abu Dhabi.
Testimonies from the NFC Academy Conference & Exhibition 2009
Suvi Lindén,
Minister of Communications, Finland
"I very much enjoyed the conference. It was exciting to hear about NFC and other new technologies. Above all, I really had plenty of time to concentrate on the subjects as well. I will be following with a great interest how things develop in the sector."
Remy de Tonnac,
CEO,
Inside Contactless
"The NFC Academy Conference of the ID WORLD 2009 was a very rich event. The quality and level of speakers were outstanding, the overall event was superbly organized and we had plenty of opportunities to network with the attendance. I certainly recommend ID world to both newcomers and established players in the industry."
Chua Thian Yee,
CEO, CASSIS International
"The conference has gathered most of the NFC pioneers into a room with lively discussions. It is the birth of a key NFC industry gathering."
Michael Hegenbarth,
Senior Director Standardization, Bundesdruckerei
"My frank attitude is indeed to do my best to assist your team in having much success with your initiative regarding the distribution of current, competent and important information regarding NFC. That had been missing and Wise Media has filled that lack. I am absolutely convinced in your initiative and will support it as much as I can."
Bodo Ischebeck,
CEO, Arygon Technologies
"This is a premium networking event with high level speakers and delegates, for fruitful discussions."
Naohisa Ichihara,
Manager, Development Centre, NTT Data Corporation
"The NFC Academy 2009 was a great opportunity for us to have a high-level discussion with leading companies and pioneers, addressing various issues surrounding NFC business, eco-system and future outlooks from trial cases to practical experiences."
Format of the NFC Academy Events
Workshops The three events will feature a full day conference with round table sessions and interactive activities involving a highly qualified audience of NFC enthusiasts and pioneering end-users.
Live Demos Live demonstrations of NFC Technology applications will complete the experience of the participants, showcasing real-world applications of NFC technology, ideal use of current m-payment technologies and new ways to integrate NFC technologies in existing applications.
Exhibits A Technology Village will showcase what some of the leading NFC technology suppliers are offering today in terms of stable and proven solutions for the creation of future intelligent environments, mobile payment applications and advanced information systems.
Networking The NFC Academy initiative will revolutionize networking as an intense, interactive, knowledge sharing experience. Panel discussions moderated by key experts will go live on each key topic of the agenda, followed by networking moments that will allow for one-on-one technology pull and push discussions.
