AMMAN – Amman will host the global
"
droidcon" conference next January, a series of community conferences
in Europe focusing on the
development of Android smartphone software.
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According to Al-Mamlaka TV, the conference
will be organized by Omnius Media and its tech arm, Omnius Technologies, in
collaboration with the Ministry of
Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship and the
Digital Skills Society, under the sponsorship of the Jordan Tourism Board from
January 18th to 20th, 2024.
The Minister of Digital Economy and
Entrepreneurship,
Ahmad Al-Hanandeh, emphasized the importance of supporting
such technical conferences. These events provide vital opportunities for
university students and professionals in the communications and information
technology sector to stay updated on the latest technologies and innovations.
They also facilitate knowledge exchange and create employment opportunities for
Jordanian youth, aligning with the goals of the
Digital Skills Society.
Abdul Razzaq Arabiyat, the Director-General of
the
Jordan Tourism Board (JTB), highlighted the significance of hosting the
conference in Amman. He welcomed the participants, who will visit their second
home, emphasizing the revolution in the tourism sector brought about by mobile
computing. Arabiyat expressed the board's commitment to supporting and
sponsoring events promoting tourism, especially those contributing to business
tourism.
The CEO of Omnius Media, Fahd Al-Daib,
expressed delight in announcing Amman's participation in the
global droidcon network. The conference is expected to attract around 1,000 participants,
including university students, programmers, specialists, and representatives of
tech companies, offering opportunities to stay updated on industry developments
and identify promising Jordanian talents in the Android world.
Droidcon conferences have been held in over 25
technical centers on five continents, attracting more than 25,000 developers
and specialists annually.
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