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Macworld 2008!

Whether you attend the Conference or just come for the Exhibit Halls you’ll come face-to-face with something unexpected.

Digital Photography Experience - West Hall

Think your digital camera can do a lot? You don't know the half of it! The Digital Photography Experience is dedicated to comparisons, hands-on demonstrations, training, and tips and techniques on everything from cameras, to printers, to hosting services, to asset management, and more.

Click, Shoot - Learn how to get the most out of your digital camera. Receive tips and tricks on taking perfect pictures from professionals and product experts as you learn how to shoot sports photos or portraits, set up and use time lapse, take killer close-up pictures, and much more.

Click, Edit - Participate in hands-on exercises, and learn image manipulation and processing techniques using popular digital photography software programs. Discover how to manipulate, edit, and manage all of your digital photos, whether you are a professional or an avid amateur.

Click, Share - Get great image output! Learn how to get your digital photos and images to look as good on output as on your monitor.

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John Lennon Bus - South Hall (Tuesday & Wednesday)

John Lennon BusFor the fourth time at Macworld Conference & Expo, the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus will join us in the Exhibit Hall.

Macworld marks the kick off of the 11th Anniversary of The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus. Take a tour of the non-profit mobile recording and multimedia studios, stop by for one of the scheduled presentations, and learn how celebrated artists have used the Bus to work with students to record their own music and video projects with the products and solutions found on board including Logic, Reason, Final Cut Pro, Live 6 and JVC Pro video cameras.

Keep up to date with the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and Bus schedule at: http://www.jlsc.com/

The Berklee Dream Studio: Making Music with the Mac - West Hall

Berklee College of Music presents its "Dream Studio," a state-of-the-art music studio filled with Mac hardware and software to help bring you musical vision to life. The "Dream Studio" will feature a self-guided tour, music production demonstrations, and daily lectures led by Berklee faculty.

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Macworld Learning Center - West Hall

Macworld Conference & Expo features over 20 hours of free education for you to enjoy. Get a taste of what goes on in our world-class conference programs by attending these complimentary lectures. Topics will cover getting the most from your iPod, special classes for new Mac users, fun and imaginative ways to use your Mac, and how the Mac can help you harness and improve your artistic capabilities.

Macintosh User Group Booth - West Hall

User Groups are one of the best resources for Macintosh users of all levels and experience.

Hundreds of groups around the world offer training, information, resources, and fellowship for members both local and global.

The Macintosh User Group Booth will feature a rotating slate of exhibiting user groups and presentations on what they can offer you!

Special Interest Pavilion - West Hall

The Special Interest Pavilions feature up-and-coming companies, products, and solutions. Learn first-hand the very latest Macintosh technology for specific market segments in a cohesive setting. Pavilions include:

  • Enterprise & Business Solutions
  • Developer Tools, Networking, and Server Solutions
  • Education, SciTech, and Assistive Technology
  • Digital Media, Multimedia, and Publishing Solutions

Podcast Studio - West Hall

The Podcast Studio at Macworld Conference & Expo is THE place to be to learn about all aspects of podcasting. Sessions and presentations will cover topics from the beginning stages of planning and hosting a podcast, to production techniques, to practical how-to's around animation, camera work and more. Additionallly, live broadcasts will be held here througout the week for you to be a part of the studio audience.

Click here to see the daily schedule

Microsoft Blogger Lounge - South Hall

Attention bloggers! Microsoft's Mac Business Unit (MacBU) is once again hosting a Blogger Lounge for Macworld 2008! Located in Booth 738 and open during Exhibit Hall hours, bloggers are invited to stop by, hangout, blog and meet fellow community members. It will be a relaxing, dedicated area for bloggers (as well as podcasters and active forum members) to share their experiences with the rest of the Mac community. iMacs will be available in the Blogger Lounge, but you can also bring your notebooks and get online. Hope to see you there!

Apple Consultants Network - West Hall

Free technical advice!

While you're at Macworld Conference & Expo, be sure to visit the Apple Consultants Network booth in the West Hall of Moscone Center where volunteer consultants will be on hand throughout the show to answer your questions about the use of Apple products. According to the Macworld website, it's "one of the most popular resource areas at Macworld Conference & Expo!" Stop by for some free advice from certified experts.

Macworld Conference & Expo Guided Tours - Upper South Hall lobby

Find the products, services, solutions and companies you're looking for with the help of the Apple User Group Volunteers. Whether you are a new attendee to Macworld Conference & Expo, or a returning Mac user these knowledgeable guides will:

  • Assess your needs and escort you right to what's hot
  • Help you find seats for floor demonstrations
  • Bring you to the experts who have the answers to your questions.

We urge you to take advantage of this invaluable free service!

Macworld Best of Show Awards

Come see the very best products that Macworld Conference & Expo has to offer, all in one place! Live on stage, Macworld's team of Mac experts will present and demonstrate the most exciting and innovative products in the Macworld Expo. This event is not to be missed!

Mac Developer Pavilion and Mac Developer Boulevard

Discover, test drive, and purchase the latest Mac products and services. Improve your productivity, business results, and home computing experience all in this one stop location.

The 2008 Mac Developer Pavilion and Boulevard will host companies, all of whom are brand new to Macworld! Find out more about the developers in the Mac Developer Pavilions in both the South and West hall.

FileMaker Pavilion

Whether you are a FileMaker developer or customer, take advantage of this unique opportunity to experience what the partners of FileMaker have to offer. As a Mac Enthusiast you can now learn about the power behind FileMaker from a variety of developers and FileMaker partners. Located directly between Apple & FileMaker, this pavilion is surely one not to miss!

Dice Career Fair for Mac Professionals

Thursday, January 17, 2008
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sign up when you register for Macworld Conference & Expo

Tango BlogSpot

Blog and Brew at the Tango BlogSpot from H&R Block. Located in Booth #4702 in the West Hall and open during Exhibit Hall hours, the Tango BlogSpot will provide a relaxing lounge where bloggers can kick back and share their thoughts with the rest of the Mac community. Come on in, get comfortable, and even grab a microbrew during our “Blog and Brew” event from 4-6pm Tuesday-Thursday featuring a different microbrew daily. The BlogSpot will have iMacs available, or you can bring your notebooks and get online. Bloggers, podcasters, and press are invited to stop by, hangout, blog, and meet fellow Mac enthusiasts over a beer.

What's New At The Store?

T-shirts
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Tie-Dye T-shirt
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