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LISBON, December 2, 2020, /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/--

Huawei, the largest smartphone provider in China, will continue to empower

global developers to expand their apps beyond borders and tap into its

lucrative and ever-growing app market in the upcoming #EmpowerInnovations

masterclasses happening during the annual Web Summit.

The summit is the world's largest technology conference and will be live from

Lisbon from 2- 4 December 2020. Huawei will feature heavily during the series

of online masterclasses and will provide global developers and partners with

updated and valuable insights on HMS ecosystem development, vertical industry

solutions, business success stories, as well as latest updates on HMS Core. The

sessions are part of Huawei's commitment to help developers innovate and

unleash their potential in expanding their apps to every corner of the globe.

"We want developers to succeed in bringing their apps to more audiences through

cross-border expansion and partnerships," said Mr Wang Yanmin, President of

Global Partnerships and Eco-Development at Huawei Consumer Business Group. "The

#EmpowerInnovations masterclasses hosted by Huawei during the Web Summit looks

to provide developers with the right skills, insights, and tools to approach

new global markets and to access the lucrative Chinese market."

Top industry experts and Huawei executives share insights to #EmpowerInnovations

The masterclasses bring together experts in app development and cross-border

expansion from various industries, such as from research firm CCS Insight,

mobile financial services provider Moven, rewards platform Lootboy, retail

chain Lenta, as well as Huawei key executives to share their insights and

experience in global app expansions and business partnerships.

The Huawei #EmpowerInnovations Web Summit Masterclasses schedule is as follow:

Growing Apps Beyond Borders: A Pathway to Success

[https://websummit.com/schedule/timeslot/growing-apps-beyond-borders-a-pathway-to-success-hosted-by-huawei ] 

Wednesday, 2nd December, 13:30 GMT

Session highlights: Many in the mobile application sector regularly ask, 'How

do you get an app to take off in the lucrative and ever-growing app market?'

Take a deep dive into AppGallery and explore more opportunities.

Key speakers:

- Sami Qasem, Global Head of Content, Huawei Consumer Business Group

- Ben Wood, Chief of Research, CCS Insight

Partnership for financial inclusion

[https://websummit.com/schedule/timeslot/partnership-for-financial-inclusion-hosted-by-huawei ]

Friday, 4 December, 13:30 GMT

Session highlights: The finance industry is rapidly changing as tech creates

opportunities. Partnerships are crucial. Huawei shares insights on the status

quo, and thoughts about what is required for continuous success.

Key speakers:

- Siri Borsum, Global VP Finance Vertical Ecosystem & partnership, Huawei

- Brett King, Best Selling Author of The Rise of Technosocialism, founder of

Moven and Host of the BreakingBanks Radio Show

Grow in China, Win with AppGallery

[https://websummit.com/schedule/timeslot/grow-in-china-win-with-appgallery-hosted-by-huawei ]

Friday, 4 December, 16:30 GMT

Session highlights: In this session, Huawei releases its White Paper on Global

App Development in China, giving advice on releasing apps in China, and

offering insight into user acquisition and monetisation.

Key speakers:

- Ilya Fedotov, Head of Global Partnerships & Eco-Development Communication,

Huawei Consumer Business Group

- Gavin Kinghall Were, Global Head of Business Development Solutions, Huawei

Consumer Business Group

- Sami Qasem, Global Head of Content, Huawei Consumer Business Group

- Tan Xuanmo, Senior Legal Counselor, Huawei Consumer Business Group

Explore the changing world of e-commerce

[https://websummit.com/schedule/timeslot/explore-the-changing-world-of-ecommerce-hosted-by-huawei ]

Friday, 4 December, 17:30 GMT

Session highlights: The ecommerce industry is experiencing growth. In this

session, industry experts and ecosystem partners discuss lessons learned,

challenges, and the opportunities for upgrading UX created by new tech.

Key speakers:

- Peter Gauden, Head of WEU Ecosystem Marketing

- Gavin Kinghall Were, Global Head of Business Development Solutions, Huawei

Consumer Business Group

- Andrew Kuschel, CEO, Lootboy

- Dmitry Bogod, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer, Lenta

Huawei Web Summit masterclasses starts from Wednesday, 2 December, with

registration through the following link to secure limited seats:

- Wednesday, 2 December:

https://admin.cilabs.net/rsvp/multi-events/cf9e20b0f0403d6f28a37b30bd6c25cf/invitation/

- Thursday, 3 December:

https://admin.cilabs.net/rsvp/multi-events/0b272345516ddc0cd41e0ca00f3b23e0/invitation/

- Friday, 4 December:

https://admin.cilabs.net/rsvp/multi-events/0b272345516ddc0cd41e0ca00f3b23e0/invitation/

AppGallery – One of the top three app marketplaces globally

All applications developed in collaboration with Huawei, along with thousands

of other quality apps, are available on Huawei's open and secure app

distribution platform, AppGallery. One of the top three app marketplaces

globally, AppGallery connects more than 500 million monthly active users throughout

more than 170 countries and regions to Huawei's smart and innovative ecosystem.

AppGallery provides users with more choice and better app discovery options,

with thousands of apps across 18 categories, including news, social media,

entertainment, and more.  

For more information, please visit https://developer.huawei.com/consumer/en/

SOURCE: Huawei