Since the launch of the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet RIM has made a commitment to educating consumers, developers and enterprise executives on the power that the PlayBook brings. RIM took a global road trip and hosted “Meet the PlayBook” events where folks like you and I got to go 1 on 1 with the tablet in an attempt to get valuable insight on what exactly the PlayBook brings next to the competition. Nearly 1,000 developers from Johannesburg to Dubai and Paris to Amsterdam got hands-on experience with the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. Continue reading for more.
Each event was designed to engage developers in the process of creating applications for the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet using BlackBerry® WebWorks™ or alternate Adobe platforms, such as Adobe® Flex® or Adobe® AIR®. In order to maximize opportunities for innovation, we organized two sessions for attendees: one business-focused and the other technology-focused. This encouraged developers to explore everything from monetization strategies to the development roadmap. And of course, our attendees got hands-on time with the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet – with one lucky winner at each event taking one home!
RIM has uploaded a number of photos so be sure and check those out
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