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Firefox OS offers a new world of possibility to developers and consumers by offering a real alternative to the existing closed smartphone duopoly. At BlueVia, we’ve been excited to work with Mozilla and the Firefox OS Meetup group to bring developers early access to the platform during 2012.

From previous meet ups we’ve hosted, the feedback from developers has been great and the most frequent question asked at all of the events is “When’s the next one?”

Which is why we’re happy to announce that Mozilla is kicking off 2013 with its international App Day events!

At over 20 locations worldwide ranging from London, Berlin and Beijing to Bogota and Seoul, web developers are invited to come together and learn how to transfer their existing skills to make an App for Firefox OS!

Firefox OS App days launch on 19 January and continue through 2 February, with the majority of the events taking place on 26 January. This wiki page has a master list of all the events and their registration forms, so find the App Day nearest you and register. (N.B. Venue capacities vary, but most are limited to 100 attendees so do not delay.)

At each of the events you’ll learn all about Firefox OS, how to develop for it and have Mozilla enthusiasts on hand to help out and answer all of your questions. It’s a great opportunity to bring any HTML5 app you’ve been working on to show fellow enthusiasts, get feedback or recruit co-developers!

But you don’t have to wait to start learning about Firefox OS, we’ve collated a list of handy links to give you everything you need to know to get started!

Firefox OS Simulator
Hacking Firefox OS
Firefox OS Docs
Firefox Apps Docs
Firefox Marketplace
Developer Hub

BlueVia will be attending the London event on the 26th January but events are also held in other Telefonica territories including Madrid, Barcelona, Berlin, Bogata, Buenos Aires and Sao Paulo. We’re looking forward to seeing you there…