SimonB

So it’s official, I will be traveling to London and attending Nokia World 2010 after my wish to attend the event was granted by @NiklasatNokia during a twitter event introducing himself as the new EVP and board executive member of Nokia Espoo, Finland. This happened on August 5th 2010.

I am happy to say I have finalized my Visa and everything is ready for the trip.

BREAKING NEWS

Just when I thought things could not get any better, the guys from Forum Nokia announced the finalists of the Calling All Innovators 2010 Contest and guess what, the free educational application eLiteracy that I submitted to the contest earlier this year has made the finals.

So after hours of blood, sweat and tears, the boys and girls of team AppCRAFT have something to celebrate, not only is this the 2nd year in a row that we have made the CAI finals, we are also this year the only South African development house to have made the global finals.

Let it never be said that a small African startup, opperating in the Garden Route has no potential. A HUGE shoutout goes to the dedicated team who worked with me on this project.  It was not easy, we risked alot to get where we are today, but at the end of the day, with great risk comes great reward. I thank you for not giving up and for believing in my sometimes crazy idea’s.

So now it’s off to London to see what the future holds.  We are up against some serious competition in the Life Improvement category and it’s great to be competing with such great apps.

Life Improvement category

• Car Black Box by Neusoft Mobile Solutions S.R.L. (Romania)
• eLiteracy by AppCRAFT (South Africa)
• Medica by IRWAA, LLC (Egypt)
• Mobile Babycare by Shenzhen LEG (China)

I wish all the other contestants the best and look forward to seeing you guys in London.

Any friends or media, wanting to meet up with me in London can DM me via twitter, or make contact via email simonbotes_<AT>_gmail_DOT_com