Surj from GigaOm pinged me to pass along some discount codes for the upcoming Mobilize conference on Sept. 10th. The normal cost for the event $545. If you get a ticket before midnight on Sunday here’s a link you can use to register for just $399:

http://mobilize09.eventbrite.com/?discount=MOMOSF399

that code will stop working at midnight on Sunday however, in just a few days. After Sunday you can register with this link to get in for $445:

http://mobilize09.eventbrite.com/?discount=MOMOSF100

Here’s their info about the conference:

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You are in the middle of the mobile data boom. Now make it work for you!

In 2007, mobile data sales in the U.S were $23 billion. In 2009, they’re on target to reach $45 billion. Keep in mind that growth has occurred in just two years — and in the midst of a tough economy. Now imagine if we turn up connection speeds to 100Mbps, then 1Gbps. We believe increased speeds will further expand existing markets.

The much-lauded success of the iPhone, with its 1 billion downloaded apps, is just the tip of an immense iceberg. We believe netbooks and new consumer demand for a wireless web will kindle growth in services, technologies and devices for the communications industry.

Keynotes from Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha and also T-Mobile CTO, Cole Brodman

At Mobilize 09, you will learn about:

• New insights into a future marketplace with gigabit wireless
• Innovating mobile products for your customers
• Strategies for monetization of apps
• Making the most of mobile analytics for mining new profits
• The netbook boom and market needs
• Understanding the future of app delivery stores and distribution
• How social media like Facebook and Twitter are becoming a core service for mobile consumers
• The ideas investors are funding and what they are avoiding

See full speaker lineup and topics on our website at: http://mobilizeconf.com/

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The folks at GigaOm put together fantastic events, I’ve been to quite a few of them. When it comes to mobile stuff in particular they have a fantastic set of knowledge between all the folks there. Check out the schedule:

http://events.gigaom.com/mobilize/09/schedule/

Should be a fantastic event, definitely worth checking out!

- Mike

Today Mobile Monday Silicon Valley published a report on the local mobile industry, Investment in the Silicon Valley Mobile Industry 1999 - Present. We found that mobile has become a billion-dollar a year investment sector in Silicon Valley. Check out the report for our findings, like the dramatic increase in mobile acquisitions in 2008 and that 90 mobile companies were funded in the Bay Area alone in 2008. We also found strong growth in mobile companies that sell hardware, ads and platforms, but slower growth than we expected in software development and apps. More fun facts in the report.

We’ll discuss the report at tonight’s MMSV event on Mobile Monetization. Register fast since we only have a few spaces left.

Our event on 8/3 is about monetization for mobile app and web developers. Our panel, including leading ad networks from the east and west, distribution platforms, and publishers, to will discuss how to actually make money in mobile. 

This event is possible thanks to generous sponsorship from Quattro Wireless and GetJar. Don’t forget to register to attend! 

Developers and mobile web publishers have a confusing set of monetization options in ads, charging for apps, subscription fees, and virtual goods. We’ll clear through the chatter and discuss the facts. How much money can a mobile developer really make off of ads? When should a developer or charge for apps, and when are ads more lucrative? And what is Tapulous doing right? 

We’ll also have reps from Mobclix, Smaato, GetJar, Flurry, Quattro, and Medialets at demo tables. 

Panel Lineup:

Lars Albright - SVP of Business Development, Quattro Wireless 

Patrick Mork - VP Marketing, GetJar

Ali Diab - VP Product, AdMob 

David Katz, Vice President, Mobile Advertising and Publishing, Yahoo! Mobile

Andrew Lacy - COO, Tapulous 

Moderator - Julie Ask - VP & Principal Analyst, Forrester Research

Logistics: 

Location: Sir Francis Drake Hotel

Date: Monday, August 3. Doors at 6:30 PM PST, event starts at 7:00 PM PST

Cost: Free - but registration is required to attend.

Cocktails: Provided

Transportation: Valet at the hotel: $12 for the first hour, $4 for each additional half hour

Stockton/Sutter Street Garage is cheaper

Closest Bart is Powel

Left Side of the Room. 

Right Side of the Room.