INDIANAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pearson announced today the fifth Voices That Matter: iOS Developers Conference, its most extensive meeting to date focusing on teaching developers how to create iPad and iPhone apps. Showcasing its largest ever number of experts, the conference will for the first time feature a session in which some of the world’s most experienced developers will critique attendees’ applications.
“At this fall’s conference, we are going to share some of the most exciting techniques in today’s app markets”
NEWS FACTS
- The conference is targeted towards iOS developers, long-time Mac developers wanting to leverage their existing skills, GUI designers, UX experts, and mobile application specialists.
- Attendees can register now and save $200 with Early Bird Pricing available through September 30th, please visit http://ios2011.voicesthatmatter.com/.
- For a Press Badge, please email: Andrea Bledsoe: andrea.bledsoe@pearson.com
- The conference is named “Voices That Matter” because Pearson brings together the most experienced developers and authors who can help attendees best learn professional skills in order to succeed. During each session, during breaks, and during lunch, attendees can ask questions of these experts.
- The majority of speakers’ presentations will be video/audio recorded. All attendees will receive download access to the presentations after the conference.
Speakers and conference chair members include the following Pearson authors:
- Erica Sadun, The iPhone Developer’s Cookbook: Building Applications with the iPhone 3.0 SDK, Second Edition
- Chris Adamson, Core Audio
- Erik Buck, Cocoa Design Patterns
- Aaron Hillegass, More Cocoa Programming for MacOS X: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide (Rough Cuts) and iOS Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide, Second Edition
- Mike Bluestein, Learning MonoTouch
- Ray Wenderlich and Rod Strougo, Learning Cocos2D
- Shawn Welch, From Idea To App
- Tom Harrington, Core Data for iOS.
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“At this fall’s conference, we are going to share some of the most exciting techniques in today’s app markets,” said Erica Sadun, Conference Chair. “Conference participants will learn about best practices in app development during these pragmatic sessions with speakers who have written the essential books on these topics.”
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