USF to Host February Conference on Mobile Apps for Higher Ed

As colleges and universities rush to launch mobile apps, they are faced with an array of daunting questions and challenges. Addressing these issues is the goal of the Higher Education Enterprise Mobile App Conference (HEEMAC), which will be held February 4-6 in Tampa.

Hosted by the University of South Florida, HEEMAC provides a forum for higher education professionals to discuss their strategies, implementations, and designs for mobile apps. The themes for the 2013 conference are Vision and Strategy, Technology Solutions and Development, and Usability and User Experience.

Registration is $350, but attendees can save $50 by registering before January 18. Students can attend for $75.

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