Microsoft Corporation To Sponsor CEDIA EXPO 2000 Keynote Breakfast

Top Ranking Microsoft Executive To Deliver Speech On Home Networking

6-Jun-00

The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) has announced Microsoft Corporation as its EXPO 2000 keynote breakfast sponsor. As sponsor of this year's breakfast, Microsoft will provide executive Jon DeVaan as the keynote speaker.DeVaan will be speaking during CEDIA EXPO 2000's keynote breakfast on September 8 in Indianapolis, Indiana. With a limited number of tickets, EXPO 2000 attendees are encouraged to register in advance for the breakfast. ""Home networking is a major focus of this year's show and we are excited to have a speaker with over 15 years of experience at Microsoft to discuss ëThe Connected Home' and how home networking affects the custom installation industry,"" said Billilynne Keller, CEDIA's Executive Director. CEDIA EXPO 2000 will be held at the Indiana Convention Center on September 6-10, 2000. DeVaan is Senior Vice President of Microsoft Corporation's Consumer Group. As Senior Vice President, DeVaan is responsible for the core businesses of Microsoft WebTVÆ Service and the Microsoft TV platform. Before becoming Senior Vice President of the corporation's consumer group, DeVaan held a number of positions within Microsoft Corporation. From 1985-94, DeVaan worked in several positions, including a software design engineer and a development manager of Microsoft Excel versions 1-5. During this period, he provided essential management on cross-platform technology and helped pioneer the development processes used to create Microsoft products. DeVaan also served as Vice President and Director of Development of MicrosoftÆ Office applications and oversaw the development of Microsoft Office 95 and 97.In addition, DeVaan led the initial design of Microsoft Office 2000, setting the direction of the product to make Internet technologies seamlessly integrated and easy to use. Most recently, DeVaan led Microsoft's Desktop Applications Division. In this position, he was responsible for the Microsoft Office family of applications and advanced application technologies. DeVaan holds Bachelor of Science degrees in both mathematics and computer science form Oregon State University. He lives with his wife and daughters in the greater Seattle area. CEDIA was founded in 1989 and represents more than 1,600 member companies that specialize in designing and installing electronic systems - typically media rooms, single- or multi-room entertainment systems, home networking systems, home automation and communication systems, and integrated whole house subsystems providing control of lighting, security and HVAC systems. Members are established, insured businesses with bona fide qualifications and experience in this specialized field. For more information about CEDIA or EXPO 2000, contact CEDIA at 800 669 5329 or visit the CEDIA Web site, www.cedia.org.

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