Leading Retailers ebay, Gap and Walmart Explore the Future of Shopping at the Open Mobile Summit; David Marcus President PayPal to Keynote

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Open Mobile Summit, the definitive industry conference for the leaders of the new mobile economy, announces key retail speakers today.

“The Open Mobile Summit explores these new market dynamics – and defines the key opportunities – to help retailers to move to a ‘mobile first’ strategy”

Steve Yankovich, VP eBay joins Brandon McGee Director Global Mobile at Dell, Sephora’s VP Interactive Media, Bridget Dolan, Gibu Thomas, SVP Mobile and Digital at Walmart, and Nick Sheth, Senior Director, Gap Inc. at this years’ Open Mobile Summit.

The future of mobile payments and mobile wallet is also high on the agenda, with David Marcus, President, PayPal Keynoting this year’s Open Mobile Summit.

“Mobile commerce is exploding as hyper connected consumers armed with tablets and smartphones blur the difference between physical and online shopping” said Founder and Executive Producer, Robin Batt “This presents many levels of disruption to traditional retail – and considerable opportunity for those able to adjust.” “The Open Mobile Summit explores these new market dynamics – and defines the key opportunities – to help retailers to move to a ‘mobile first’ strategy”

Now in its 5^th year, The Open Mobile Summit takes place at the InterContinental Hotel in San Francisco, November 7-9.

Over 100 speakers from diverse backgrounds will participate including

Kevin Packingham, Chief Product Officer, Samsung

Early bird discounts are in effect until Sept 21^st.

For the full speaker line up, and information on how to register, click here.

About Open Mobile Media Ltd.

The Open Mobile Summit is produced by Open Mobile Media Ltd, an independent group founded in 2008 by communications industry consultant Robin Batt. http://www.openmobilesummit.com