In September, I'll be traveling between a few conferences giving talks on mobile and device development using Flash.

One of those conferences, is FITC Mobile 2009, which is shaping up to be a very cool conference, with lots of iPhone, Android, webOS, Windows Mobile, Flash, BlackBerry, and other Mobile Platform topics.

Here's some information of this conference:

• 2 full days of presentations, plus one optional day of pre-conference workshops

• Covering iPhone, Flash Lite, Android, Windows Mobile, SMS, Palm, Blackberry, and other relevant topics in the Mobile World

• Over 30 presentations and panels covering all aspects of mobile development

• Includes not only presentations on the technical aspects of development but also will cover marketing, funding, and other business aspects of mobile development

• Between 300-400 attendees anticipated from around the world

• Over 30 presenters from the mobile world

Jam packed with information as well as a massive networking opportunity, FITC Mobile 2009 consists of presentations, demonstrations, and panel discussions, and is one of the only events in the world covering all aspects of mobile content. With some of the most interesting and engaging presenters from around the world, it’s 2 days and nights that will leave you inspired, energized and awed!

Among the Flash topics:

• Martin Barclay & Robert Burdick from Nokia: Develop and Distribute for Nokia smartphones

• Scott Janousek: Practical Design and Development with Flash on Mobile Devices

• Scott Janousek: Leveraging Accelerometers on Mobile Devices

• Thomas Joos: Tips and Tricks for Flash Lite Optimization

• Weyert de Boer: Android for Flash (Lite) Developers

• Mark Doherty: Flash Lite Distribution and the Open Screen Fund

The FITC organizers have graciously given us a discount code to use if you're interested in attending FITC Mobile in September.

Here is a discount code which you can apply here:

10% discount code: FlashMobilebook

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Some exciting news ... Myself, Elad Elrom, and Thomas Joos have finally got our new book finished and it will hit shelves (most probably next month).

We cover a lot of topics in this new book, and it's split between both Flash Lite and (admittedly early) Flash 10 device development topics.

Although we couldn't fit everything into this book, we cover quite a bit of material. More material that didn't make it into the book will be available online, so that readers can have access to it. Stay tuned for that soon (or just preorder the book and get the link to the companion website, early).

AdvancED Flash on Devices:
Mobile Development with Flash Lite and Flash 10
By Elad Elrom, Scott Janousek, Thomas Joos
Due: 7th August 2009
ISBN-10: 1-4302-1904-1
ISBN-13: 978-1-4302-1904-0
RRP: $49.99 (USD)
=~ 600 Pages

"This book covers multiple mobile and device platforms that tie in with Flash, so that book appeals to more than just Flash professionals, but also extends into Mobile and Device professionals from the Flex, AIR, and Flash Lite developer camps.

It discusses the various platforms as they relate to Flash and ActionScript and then gives solutions-based example that show how to create compelling Flash mobile applications.

- Everything relates to Flash and ActionScript, and the way these two tools integrate into your mobile development platforms

- Covers multiple mobile and device platforms that tie in with Flash
A practical, solutions-based approach to mobile development"

Hope people have a chance to check it out. It's available for pre-order on: Amazon (US), Springer (US), gorilla.it (Italy), com.books (Israel).

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