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On May 19 and 20, 100 of the brightest minds in mobile telecoms are gathering in London for a very different style of event — the MEX Mobile User Experience conference.

Participants from the world’s leading network operators, handset manufacturers, software developers and media companies work together for 2 days to create a collaborative response to the MEX Manifesto, a detailed blueprint identifying the key areas where the mobile industry needs to improve user experience. Corporate pitches are outlawed; instead delegates can expect practical workshops and provocative, inspirational speakers.

Attendance at MEX is limited to 100 and sells out in advance every year (MEX celebrates its 5th birthday this year).  The organizers of MEX have reserved 5 places at the conference exclusively for VentureBeat readers. Delegate passes cost GBP 1,499, and you can book yours by registering with the partner code ‘VB22′. To secure one of the 5 VentureBeat places, readers need to book by Monday, May 11.

MEX also plays host to the annual Mobile User Experience Awards.  The contest challenges students, designers, developers and companies to showcase their best mobile user-experience innovations and is free to enter. Entries close on May 8.

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