Forum Nokia Brings 'TechTour2006' Mobile Development Workshop to Chicago

CHICAGO, May 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia , the global leader in mobile communications, announced today that it will bring its "TechTour2006" mobile application developer event to the Chicago area on May 4, 2006. Sponsored by Forum Nokia, the world's largest dedicated mobile developer community, and mobile telecommunications software provider Symbian, this one-day program will introduce local developers to mobile application tools, platforms and business opportunities.

TechTour2006 is an intensive day-long workshop in creating mobile applications and content for the lucrative market of more than 350 million Nokia platform device users. Led by Nokia, Symbian and wireless operator experts, the sessions will teach developers about Nokia platforms and how to best improve mobile development skills.

Attendees will have the opportunity to network with Java and Symbian OS experts, wireless operators and other mobile developers. During the program, they will learn about Forum Nokia technical services, Nokia platforms, business development opportunities, and Symbian OS, Java and C++ overviews for Nokia platforms.

TechTour2006 will take place on Thursday, May 4 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at The Westin Hotel, 909 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL. The workshop is free of charge but due to limited space availability, attendees must RSVP prior to the event. A light breakfast and lunch will be served. For more information on this event and to RSVP online, please visit http://www.techtour2006.com/ .

TechTour2006 will also take place in the following cities: Boston, Atlanta, Toronto and Seattle.

About Forum Nokia

Nokia's global developer program, Forum Nokia connects developers to tools, technical information, support, and distribution channels they can use to build and market applications around the globe. From offices in the U.S., Europe, Japan, China, and Singapore, Forum Nokia provides technical and business development support to developers and operators to assist them in achieving their goal of successfully launching applications and services to consumers and enterprises. More information is available at http://www.forum.nokia.com/ .

About Nokia

Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations. http://www.nokia.com/ .