Take some of industry's finest developers. Add one of the world's leading mobile communications companies. Mix together in one creatively charged environment. The result? Orange Code Camp… a mouth-watering blend of invention and inspiration.

 take a look at the 5 minute video to capture the spirit

Held for Orange Partner members between 13 and 15 September 2004 at the stunning Futuroscope venue in Poitiers, France, Orange Code Camp marked a new era of collaboration between Orange and the developer community.

Throughout, we wanted the message to be clear: the relationship between Orange and its developers is a partnership of equals designed to take your applications further than you ever imagined.

Which is why, from the moment our guests arrived to the time they departed, no expense was spared in our efforts to make Code Camp an unforgettable experience.

The days were filled with presentations, seminars, workshops and the chance to discuss ideas and thoughts with members of the Orange Partner team.

The evenings came to life with an array of exclusive entertainment, with meals, snacks and refreshments available around the clock.

A Coding Room and Orange Developer Centre enabled coding and testing of your applications 24 hours a day, followed by the sharing of your results with us via pre-booked 'show us your applications' meetings.

We wanted attendees to enjoy a unique opportunity to share ideas, solve problems and forge friendships in an atmosphere of welcoming informality.

Did we achieve this?  We hope so.

If you attended Code Camp, here is a reminder of what you witnessed, learnt and shared with us. 

If you didn't attend, and are an Orange Partner member, please read-on to discover what you missed.

If you are not a member of Orange Partner, we will be happy to share certain information with you, but some of the information is, understandably, open only to members of the Orange Partner programme. 

 Why not become a member?                       

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the sessions

You told us you wanted more information about Orange requirements and 'offers' available to the end-user. 

So we delivered just that; in addition to three keynote presentations on the Monday afternoon looking at three important aspects of Orange, the other Orange presentations were placed within distinct themes – Networks and APIs, Content, Operating Systems and Execution Environments plus Test Signature and Validation.

 "It's becoming clear that Orange are really getting developer friendly"

What's more, we wanted to ensure that the sheer scope of topics catered for all disciplines and interests, from the future of Java and third-generation technologies to the intricacies of Symbian design and mobile gaming. 

To achieve this, sessions from Platinum Sponsor Nokia, Gold Sponsors Intel, PalmSource and Symbian, and Silver Sponsor Microsoft were interspersed throughout the three days.

Have a look to the Orange Code Camp, Poitiers programme and the sessions reports: 
 Orange Code Camp, Poitiers programme
 Read the full "Content " sessions report by Will Fletcher - Modaco moderator
 Read the full "Operating Systems and Execution Environments" report by Marc Pell – founder and owner of www.msmobilenews.com

We have removed the Code Camp, Poitiers presentations from this website, as the information is now out of date. You can find the latest technical information in the relevant area of this site.

Why not join us at Code Camp, Opio for an update on the current technologies?

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the development

We wanted to give you the chance to speak to us.  To show us your applications.  To develop your products with us in the room.  To throw your general and technical questions at us.  Generally, to communicate with us one-to-one.

To do this, we provided you with a Coding Room, access to the Orange Developer Centre and the chance to 'Show Us Your Applications'.  You used all facilities to the full!

Orange Partner members - more information is available here

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talk to Orange

The "Talk to Orange" slots were free-format one and a half hour sessions interspersed within the programme, designed to give you an opportunity to tell us what you think of Orange and the Orange Partner programme.

Are we meeting your needs?  What do you want us to deliver?  What are we doing right or wrong?  Are we explaining the requirements of the Orange customer to you in enough detail? 

These sessions were invaluable to us.  Only by knowing and understanding what you want, can we hope to deliver.  Thank You.

Orange Partner members - what did you tell us?

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the party

At the close of a long day packed with seminars, what better way to unwind than with a tempting array of entertainment? Throughout, attendees were treated to a wealth of distractions. The first night saw Orange CEO, Sanjiv Ahuja, and the rest of the Orange team warmly welcoming developers with Code Camp Cocktails. Orange band, Quool, followed hot on their heels with a blistering set of hits.

Next came Wednesday night's Blow Out Party, featuring top 60s cover band, The Overtures, jaw-dropping supernatural tricks from Urban Majik, and tunes from a top London DJ.

For a taste of the entertainment at Orange Code Camp, below are a couple of first-hand accounts from two attendees.

"At Orange Code Camp, the social aspect was vital. Orange provided free food and drink throughout while, on the final night, they staged a 'Blow Out Party' complete with live band and DJ. Magicians also mingled with the crowd… they never cease to amaze me with tricks I want to understand!"

"Monday evening's highlight was a visit from Orange CEO, Sanjiv Ahuja, who arrived on a Segway Human Transporter! Once his minders let him onto the stage, we were treated to a passionate, enthusiastic and honest speech encouraging us to partner with Orange.

Soon after, the band took to the stage and the cocktails appeared… giving everyone a great opportunity to mingle with Orange staff. With day two drawing to a close, it was also time to dig out the drinks vouchers and get down to some serious relaxing. Another live band, dancing and cocktails guaranteed a great night… and I had a session to cover at 8am the following day!"

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the contests

When it comes to giving an event that much-needed edge, nothing works better than a little friendly rivalry.

PalmSource/Orange Smartphone Application Contest

That's exactly where Orange Code Camp delivered, with a hotly-contested contest in conjunction with PalmSource – where developers competed to develop and present applications optimised for a Treo 600.

The prize?  Only a Segway Human Transporter (and a Palm TREO 600 for the category winners)!

Playing by the rules

Scott Corley, the contest winner from Red Mercury takes you through the highs and lows of his 72-hour application development at Code Camp.  It will feel as if you are right there beside him!

 Take a look at playing by the rules

the sponsors

We would like to sincerely thank our sponsors for supporting us to make Code Camp such a success.

Platinum

Gold

                                                    

 

Sybase & SonyEricsson

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the press

 See what the press have to say...
We have been busy collating a range of industry press articles on Code Camp
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