April 18, 2000
For Immediate Release
July 18-21 at Jacob Javits Convention Center
MACWORLD CONFERENCE & EXPO/NEW YORK 2000 ON RECORD-SETTING PACE FOR NEW
PRODUCTS, SEMINARS AND SPECIAL FEATURES
Framingham, MA, April 18, 2000 A record number of new products for the
Macintosh platform are expected to be showcased by more than 400 leading
Mac developers and suppliers at MACWORLD Conference & Expo/New York, July
18-21, 2000 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Encompassing more
than 100,000 net sq. ft. of exhibit space, hundreds of new software,
hardware and peripherals and services for "all things Macintosh" will be on
display for the first time to tens-of-thousands of Mac enthusiasts.
"We are expecting a record number of exhibitors, attendees, and new product
offerings for the East Coast MACWORLD Conference & Expo," predicted Rob
Scheschareg, Vice President, Events for IDG World Expo, the MACWORLD
Conference & Expo show producers. "The tremendous popularity of Apple
products and the continued growth in the number of Mac products and
software developers is generating phenomenal interest among Mac users and
first time computer owners."
A wide variety of new products, ranging from digital video and movie-making
equipment and software to the latest peripherals for the top selling iMac
and iBook, will be unveiled for the first time at MACWORLD Conference &
Expo/New York. New Internet-enabled applications and services, monitors and
displays, projectors, digital cameras, storage devices and hard drives will
be available throughout the exhibit floor, as well as SCSI to USB
converters and many FireWireTM and USB products. There is also great
anticipation for the new MAC OS X and a number of supporting applications
and products that will be on display for the first time.
As the worlds most comprehensive Macintosh OS event, MACWORLD Conference &
Expo brings together both professional and home Mac users. Last years
MACWORLD Conference & Expo/New York attracted 45,000 attendees and over 375
exhibitors to the Javits Center. This years event will mark the 3rd time
MACWORLD Conference & Expo has been held in New York and the 16th time it
has been held on the East Coast, including 13 years in Boston.
Comprehensive Conference Program
In addition to the hundreds of new products on display, this years
MACWORLD Conference & Expo/New York conference program will feature dozens
of hot new courses as well as updated presentations of the most popular
programs from past shows. The week begins with 16 full-day, Pre-Conference
Workshops that provide in-depth training on key products and technologies.
These insightful sessions are followed by a series of valuable seminars
geared to both the professional and home user. The MACWORLD/Pro Conference,
for professional users, will offer more than 40 technically advanced
sessions in 5 tracks including:
1.) Macintosh Networking and Communications
2.) Digital Video and Streaming Media
3.) Advanced Tools for Mac professionals
4.) Special Art Directors Day
5.) The Mac Manager
Meanwhile, the MACWORLD Users Conference will feature more than 70 sessions
for Mac users who want to master the top Mac tools and get answers to
problems common to non-technical users.
MACWORLD Conference & Expo/New York 2000 will also feature the launch of
MacBeginningsintroductory sessions open to all attendees. These
high-energy informative sessions will provide first-time attendees and new
Mac users a starting point to enter the Mac community.
Also returning this year will be the always popular MACWORLD Conference &
Expo Warm-Up Rally to provide conference attendees with a preview of the
"hot" items they will see at the show, and the MACWORLD Conference & Expo
Town Meeting where industry analysts and insiders will discuss the state of
the Mac industry as well as major announcements from the exhibit floor.
Expanded Special Interest Areas
In keeping with the record-setting theme of this years MACWORLD Conference
& Expo/New York, ten special interest areas focusing on specific Mac
applications and disciplines will be offered. Ranging from the popular
Consumer Showcase and Education Areas to the brand new Assistive Technology
Area, these pavilions will provide industry-specific solutions to
attendees broad range of unique needs.
"MACWORLD Conference & Expo/New York promises to be the biggest and best
East Coast event ever produced," Scheschareg opined. "There will be
something here for every level of Mac user," he emphasized.
For a complete description of MACWORLD Conference & Expo/New York 2000
along with show highlights, updates and continuous announcements and an
exhibitor list, go to www.macworldexpo.com.
About MACWORLD Conference & Expo
MACWORLD Conference & Expo is the world's most comprehensive Macintosh OS
event. MACWORLD Conference & Expo is the showcase for products and services
geared to professionals involved in media and creative content development
for corporate and home applications, and consumers using the Mac at home.
MACWORLD Conference & Expo brings together the loyal base of Mac OS
audiences in creative services, education, application development,
entertainment, small office/home office and Internet-based environments.
MACWORLD Conference & Expo offers professionals and consumers alike the
opportunity to discover the latest developments and hottest products these
markets offer. Multiple conference programs cover beginning and advanced
uses of the Mac. Macworld/Pro Conference sessions offer a
technology-intensive professional development series for Macintosh design,
management and networking professionals. The Users Conference program
covers beginning and advanced uses and techniques in areas such as
Internet, design, integration with NT systems, education, content asset
management, entertainment, and more. MACWORLD Conference & Expo is
sponsored by Mac Publishing, LLC, a joint venture between International
Data Group and Ziff Davis, and publishers of Macworld Magazine,
MacWorld.com, MacBuy.com, iMacworld.com, MacCentral, MacWEEK.com, and
MacGaming.com. For more information on MACWORLD Conference & Expo visit the
Web site at www.macworldexpo.com.
About IDG World Expo
IDG World Expo (www.idgworldexpo.com) produces world-class tradeshows,
conferences, and events for emerging IT markets around the globe. As the
leading IT event management company, IDG World Expo leverages its
unsurpassed experience and knowledge of IT-focused events and conferences,
enabling technology companies to capture the attention and loyalty of
influential buyers. IDG World Expo's portfolio of conferences and events
includes ASPWorld Conference & Expo, ComNet, Internet Commerce Expo (ICe),
LinuxWorld Conference & Expo, MACWORLD Conference & Expo, and Windows 2000
Conference & Expo. IDG World Expo is a subsidiary of International Data
Group (IDG), the leading global provider of IT media, research,
conferences, and expositions.
About International Data Group (IDG)
IDG, the world's leading IT media, research and exposition company. IDG
publishes more than 290 computer magazines and newspapers and 4,000 book
titles and offers online users the largest network of technology-specific
sites around the world through IDG.net (http://www.idg.net), which
comprises more than 250 targeted Web sites in 55 countries. IDG is also a
leading producer of 168 computer-related expositions worldwide, and
provides IT market analysis through 49 offices in 42 countries worldwide.
Company information is available at http://www.idg.com.
