The MMS Wallet was first introduced to attendees at the 2002 MMS and has been the official standard since. It offered an adjustable string that could be used to hang the wallet around your neck, or be used to tie the wallet to a belt loop. Some tied the wallet to their MMS bags, while some female attendees tied the wallet to their purse.
The front of the wallet sported a pocket for carrying your MMS "
badge". The badge displayed the attendee's name, and status (i.e., attendee, alumni, or speaker). MMS 2002 saw a small, colored sheet of paper as the badge, but later MMS's would see an actual ID card. The new ID card was used with the MMS profile system to schedule labs and improve security (for example, only speakers would be allowed into the special speaker areas, and the alumni badge allowed only alumnis into the Alumni Lounge). Also on the front of the MMS Wallet was a loop to carry the official MMS ink pen.
 MMS Wallet Front |
Also, in addition to colored badges, 2004 and 2005 offered color-coded wallets so the security guards could immediately identify the specific attendee levels. The wallets themselves were still black or dark blue, but the outside of the wallet was lined with yellow or black.
The back of the wallet had another pocket, which contained a short-cut guide to the conference events, sessions, and labs. It also provided a map of the hotel and conference area. The 2006 version included a map of the close San Diego area for ideas where to hang out or eat after conference hours.
 MMS Wallet Back |
The back and front of the wallet was held together by velcro. Once pulled apart, the inside offered a couple additional clear pockets and a zippered pocket at the top so attendees could ditch their regular wallets and purses to store money, credit cards, room keycard, and other valuables.
 MMS Wallet Inside |
This made it easier to leave unneeded items back in the room and have unimpeded access to the conference -- eliminating the number of things you had to carry with you. Of course, everyone still carried their cell phones and some carried their laptops to use in the WiFi areas provided by the conference organizers.