MobileFIrstMK: First Macedonian conference on mobile apps
Developers who attended the first ever mobile app conference in Macedonia, had an exclusive opportunity to discuss employment opportunities with representatives from the Croatian FIVE, the Bulgarian Despark and Macedonian HASLET in between breaks. MobileFirstMK took place this past Saturday and gathered national and international speakers, developers, mobile app and marketing enthusiasts. At the day long conference the participants were able to learn first hand about FIVE and the success of the Croatian startup from the CEO, Luka Abrus. Next up was the only female speaker who took the stage to present the basics of Mobile App Design. Following topics were about Android, IOS, Windows & Mobile Web, where each of the experts per OS gave the pros and cons for their field of expertise. The conference provided key information and insights for the participants and didn’t fail in entertaining the crowd with topics such as: (What to do with) clients from hell? Before the wrap up, a panel discussed the future trends in mobile applications and came to the conclusion that in the future everything is going to be connected: from apps for smartphones, to fashion, to drones, home equipment, automobiles etc. So when creating a mobile app, don’t see it just as an app for a smartphone, broaden your horizon and never forget about the design – because nobody wants to wear a monster on their wrist!