DEMO 2006 Conference Partners with PodTech.net
Podcasts Profiling Demonstrating Companies Available To 50+ Million iPod Users

SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass. – February 2, 2006 – Always a forerunner in using new technologies, the DEMO conference has partnered with PodTech.net to expand its reach into the growing number of people who listen to audio files downloaded from the Web. PodTech.net—a pioneering high tech podcasting and distribution network that consists of the InfoTalk podcast and a leading 30-plus channel podcasting network on iTunes—is partnering with DEMO in order to provide early stage demonstrator companies access to the powerful podcast communications medium as well as the 50 million iPod users.

DEMO 2006 is an intimate executive conference made up of approximately 700 technology industry insiders. Recognizing that there is a tremendous audience of people across the nation and the world interested in hearing news of the DEMO conference and its carefully vetted class of emerging technology products, DEMO and PodTech.net will work together to develop and syndicate valuable content focused on the new product introductions. Available via DEMO.com, PodTech.net, and iTunes, these podcasts can add meat to radio station’s technology coverage, inform broadcasters of the latest in technology product news, and entertain those listeners around the globe who wish they could be at DEMO.

“We forged this partnership to help our demonstrators extend their message beyond the physical event of DEMO. By leveraging DEMO.com and PodTech.net’s distribution channels, we will enlarge and enrich our DEMO community,” said Neal Silverman, executive vice president of Network World Events and Executive Forums. “Radio producers and online media publishers are in tremendous need of substantial content to feed the insatiable demand of their news-aware audiences. We’re pleased to help meet that need with these information-packed PodTech.net podcasts that relay the excitement and news-value of the DEMO conference.”

John Furrier’s PodTech.net tracks the hottest companies, news, events, executives and VCs in Silicon Valley. PodTech will be hosting each DEMO 2006 podcast, exploring the news within the context of larger industry trends and delving into the benefits of each new product. “PodTech.net and DEMO share the goal of producing great, professional content that helps the technology industry share, learn and grow. I look forward to bringing the best of DEMO 2006 to the growing PodTech.net audience,” said Furrier. “For corporations, the PodTech network is an innovative channel for reaching new users and leveraging the fastest growing platform – the iPod. For users, PodTech is the preferred brand for quality and professional podcasting content.”

DEMO 2006 Sponsors and Partners
DEMO 2006’s platinum sponsors are Ceonex, Digital Deck, HP, and Qualcomm. Gold sponsors are Porter Novelli and Sharpcast. Strategic partner is the Guidewire Group. Media partner is PR Newswire. Marketing partners are the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), PRSA Silicon Valley, Tech Coast Angels, The Tech Museum of Innovation, and VC Experts.

About the DEMO Conferences
Produced by Network World Events and Executive Forums, the semi-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/. www.demo.com/.

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 (www.networkworld.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. Additionally, Network World is the event organizer of DEMO and DEMOfall, the leading events for new technology innovation.

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 www.idg.com.

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