DEMO@15!:
Fifteen Years of Technology in Bloom
Renowned Conference Marks Milestone with Greatest Moments Countdown,
Living Digital Showcase and More
SOUTHBOROUGH, MA - November 16, 2004 - After 15 years renown
as the premier launchpad for technology innovation, DEMO has reason
to celebrate. February 13-15 in Scottsdale, AZ, Executive Producer Chris
Shipley will look back at the top innovators and great moments of DEMOs
past, and forecast forward with 70 of the world's most promising new
technologies.
"It seems incredible to grasp but more than 1,500 companies have launched at DEMO in the last 15 years," said Shipley. "We watched Palm, TiVO and Java take off from DEMO and fly into the stratosphere. Products from last year's conference are selling nationwide at Circuit City and T-Mobile. And the evolution of the tech market's focus has been truly fascinating to watch. In celebrating this milestone for DEMO, we're also celebrating the tech industry itself and its ability to adapt and remain the driving force behind business in the 21st century."
Among the surprises in store during DEMO@15!:
**The Living Digital pavilion - 15 of the coolest and most innovative consumer technologies showcased in a home environment, ALL of which will be raffled off to attendees!
**A celebratory dinner on the final night of the conference, commemorating 15 years of technology innovation.
**15 Great Moments at DEMO - Be sure to check out the DEMOletter Blog each week for the countdown of DEMO's greatest moments. You can even nominate your own! http://www.demo.com/demoletter/
"Reviewing the programs from the past 15 years to identify the most exciting launches was a wonderful tour through the history of the technology industry. Through all the ups and downs of the market, DEMO has remained consistent as the scout for computing's most exciting innovations," said Shipley.
DEMO@15! is the result of months of searching by Shipley to find the most compelling and most likely-to-succeed companies in technology today. Approximately 70 companies will launch new, never-before-seen products and services at the conference. DEMO@15! takes place February 13-15, 2005 at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. Online registration is available at http://www.demo.com.
NOTE TO MEDIA: Press attendance is by invitation only and is non-transferable. If you are interested in attending, contact Becky Sniffen at becky@mc2pr.net or Carla Thompson at carla@mc2pr.net. Space for media is limited so please express your interest early.
DEMO@15! Sponsors
and Partners
DEMO@15! sponsor is Porter Novelli. Partner companies include Network
Life and PR Newswire.
About the DEMO Conferences
The annual DEMO conferences focus on emerging technologies and new products,
which are hand-selected from across the spectrum of the technology marketplace.
The DEMO conferences have earned their reputation for consistently identifying
tomorrow's cutting-edge technologies, and have served as launch pad events
for companies such as Palm, E*Trade, Handspring, and U.S. Robotics, helping
them to secure venture funding, establish critical business relationships,
and influence early adopters. Each DEMO conference features approximately
70 new companies, products and technologies. For more information on the
DEMO conferences, visit http://www.demo.com/.
The DEMO community also benefits from the award winning DEMOletter. A weekly e-newsletter designed to reach the people who are creating companies, building products and launching new ideas, DEMOletter provides smart insight and analysis of entrepreneurial business issues.
About Network World
Network World, Inc., the Leader in Network Knowledge, empowers Network
IT Executives through education, information and community. Network World,
an IDG company, is the leading provider of news, analysis, reviews, events
and education on information technology. Network World publishes the leading
newsweekly, Network World, hosts the most active online community, Network
World Fusion (http://www.nwfusion.com),
and produces educational seminars and events worldwide. Network World's
portfolio of strategic marketing programs provides marketing and agency
professionals with the tools to generate high-quality leads, optimize
marketing campaigns, and create new revenue opportunities.
About IDG
International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media,
research, and event company. A privately-held company, IDG publishes more
than 300 magazines and newspapers including Bio-IT World, CIO, CSO, Computerworld,
GamePro, InfoWorld, Network World, and PC World. The company features
the largest network of technology-specific Web sites with more than 400
around the world. IDG is also a leading producer of more than 170 computer-related
events worldwide including LinuxWorld Conference & Expo, MacWorld
Conference & Expo, DEMO, and IDC Directions. IDC provides global market
research and advice through offices in 50 countries. Company information
is available at http://www.idg.com.
MC2 Communications for DEMO@15!:
Carla Thompson, 972-562-0740, carla@mc2pr.net
Becky Sniffen, 510-531-1710, becky@mc2pr.net