DETROIT – The Mobile Technology Association of Michigan has stepped up to sponsor the Third Annual Ford Developer Conference & Hackathon during CTIA Super Mobility Week in Las Vegas September 7 – 9 at the Sands Expo Center. Hackathon participants compete for a share of a $20,000 prize package, including a two-year lease on a Ford vehicle.

Ford has reciprocated by offering a FREE registration to MTAM members and supporters who would like to attend this developer-focused automotive event.

CTIA – The Wireless Association, originally known as the Cellular Telephone Industries Association, is an international industry trade group representing all wireless communication sectors.

This information-packed event will include:

  • The FordDev team exploring new functionality for apps to extend content into the vehicle over AppLink using improved voice and display capabilities offered by SYNC 3.
  • Opportunity to learn how data generated by Ford vehicles can be accessed and translated into features that safely connect users to their world outside the vehicle while delivering relevant vehicle-specific functionality at any time.
  • Toyota and other SDL project members joining FordDev on-stage to deliver updates on this industry-wide single-solution platform that is gaining more and more OEM adopters.
  • An opportunity to complete in the 2016 FordDev Hackathon that will be held overnight following the conference and cocktail reception; hackers will receive support from the AppLink team in the Ford exhibit on Thursday and then present applications on-stage Friday in hopes of winning a share of over $20,000 in prizes!

Event schedule is as follows:

  • Sept. 7, 8:30 am – 6:00 pm, Developer Conference & SDL Summit
  • Sept. 7, 9:00 pm – Sept. 8, 9:00 am, All-Night Hackathon
  • Sept. 8, 10:30 am – 5:00 pm, Live Support in Ford Exhibit during CTIA Super Mobility Week (continue work on that app!)
  • Sept. 9, 10:30 am – 2:00 pm, Hackathon App Presentations

To participate in the Ford Developer Conference & Hackathon, and take advantage of the MTAM sponsored FREE registration, follow the instructions below based on your current CTIA registration status:

Already registered for CTIA?

Add the Ford Developer Conference to your account HERE. Enter code FORD16FREE to register for FREE!

Not yet registered for CTIA?

Enter code FORD2016CTIA at check-out on your CTIA registration for a special FREE FordDev registration PLUS a FREE CTIA Exhibits Pass!