IDF 2009
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Birthplace of the next-next-next generation. INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM — San Francisco September 22–24, 2009

Special Attractions

From coveted guest speakers to video game challenges, special attractions adorn Intel Developer Forum (IDF) with fresh insights, information, competition, and excitement. They are just a few more of the reasons why no other technology experience is quite as motivating as this one.

IDF Nightcap with Maroon 5

Maroon 5

Presented by

Intel Small Things Challenge

Capturing their first of two Grammys as Best New Artist of 2005 and going on to sell more than ten million albums worldwide, Maroon 5 will be playing the IDF Nightcap on Tuesday, September 22.

Consumer Electronics Showcase

Consumer Electronics Showcase

Consumer Electronics are an integral part of our lives today. At IDF, the companies and creators behind the latest CE devices will be on hand showing off their exciting new innovations. Look forward to fascinating keynote speeches, engaging demos, and inspiring technology tracks prominently featured at this year’s event.

Learn all about the next generation of Intel® CE Media Processors from Eric Kim, (Intel SVP GM of Digital Home Group). In his keynote speech, he’ll explain how Intel is enabling a new generation of stunning CE devices and developer innovations.

At the Consumer Electronics Pavilion, you’ll discover new ways to bring Internet content and services to the TV. Discover the latest Intel technologies helping developers everywhere build the CE devices of the future.

This year’s IDF will have four courses dedicated to Consumer Electronics. Be a part of the ones most relevant to you and your interests. Choose from the following tracks:

  • What Intel® Architecture Means to the Consumer Electronics Marketplace and Consumers
  • Intel’s Next Generation System-On-a-Chip
  • Widget Channel Technical Overview and Case Study on TV Widget Development
  • Next Generation Wired Home Networking Standard (ITU-T G.hn) Introduction and Discussion

IDF Academic Showcase

IDF Academic Showcase

Join Pat Gelsinger, Executive Vice President of the Digital Enterprise Group as he hosts the Academic Track along with Andrew Chien, Vice President of Research, Director of Future Technologies Research with responsibility for academic collaborations. Learn more >>

Featuring a poster session, and panel discussion with recommended technical sessions, the Academic Track will bring together senior technologists from:

  • Parallel Computing
  • Multi-core Programming
  • Open Innovation
  • Collaborative Communities

The result? You’ll have the opportunity to learn about the innovative tools and methodologies being used within academia today. You’ll also hear about the early results being achieved as well as deepen your understanding of the main technological and business challenges in delivering new advanced topics in the academic environment.

Join esteemed members of the academic and technology industries for your chance to:

  • Network and collaborate with colleagues of similar backgrounds and interests
  • Provide a conduit back to Intel about academic needs and directions
  • Learn about the newest technologies and findings