Navigating the cruise industry's premier annual event can be daunting, given the thousands of delegates and exhibitors, numerous networking events and the sheer size of the show. Attendees can maximize their business opportunities at http://www.cruiseshippingmiami.com 2014 by using the CSM Mobile App to create a personalized agenda, connect with other attendees and exhibitors, navigate the trade show and meeting venues, and keep up to date with convention developments and industry news.

Developed by show organizer UBM, the free http://showcase.genie-connect.com/csmiami2014/?f=1 is available for iOS and Android operating systems in their respective app stores under the title "Cruise Events." For those not on iOS or Android devices, a http://visitors2.eventgenie.com/csmiami2014/?f=1#!visitordashboard_-42/ of the app is available.

"The CSM Mobile App is an essential toolbox for anyone attending or exhibiting at Cruise Shipping Miami this year," said Daniel Read, director of UBM's Cruise Events Portfolio. "The one-to-one networking is particularly exciting as it enables attendees to cultivate relationships before and during the show, and to follow up with one another after the event."

In addition to the one-to-one networking capability, the application offers full exhibitor and delegate listings, an interactive floor plan, a conference schedule and event details. App users also can access live social media feeds and engage with the show via on-site displays at the convention. Once downloaded, the app can be used for future Cruise Shipping events.