WHAT:

The 2002 CDMA Americas Congress takes place this week at the San Diego Convention Center, Dec. 3-5, in San Diego. Co-hosted by the CDMA Development Group (CDG) and the Institute for International Research (IIR), and sponsored by leading wireless companies, this conference focuses on CDMA2000 business opportunities in the Americas.

The event will include keynotes, general sessions, special interest tracks, the eighth annual CDMA Test Forum and pre- and post-conference workshops covering a wide range of subjects including network implementation, successful marketing strategies, TDMA to CDMA2000 migration experiences and CDMA evolutionary paths.

WHO:

The CDMA Development Group is a nonprofit trade association formed to foster the worldwide development, implementation and use of cdmaOneTM and CDMA2000. The more than 100 member companies of the CDG include many of the world's largest wireless operators and equipment manufacturers. The primary activities of the CDG include development of CDMA 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 CDMA-related matters.