DVD Forum To Hold 4th U.S. Conference In Palm Springs On August 29-30
The DVD Forum will host the fourth U.S. DVD promotion conference on August 29-30, 1999, in Palm Springs, California, at the Rancho Las Palmas Marriott Hotel, with a focus on DVD in the PC industry and the emerging DVD-Audio technology. The premier event by the DVD Forum, which is the originator and the sole creator of the DVD Format, will provide the best opportunity for DVD content providers and DVD manufacturers to learn about the latest advances in the DVD industry and the fast-extending scope of DVD developments. The conference will also be a great opportunity to reestablish old contacts and make new ones within the DVD community. The conference will feature speakers from PC, computer software and music industries to overview and explore the vast frontier the DVD technology is advancing. Industry analysts for both the DVD content and hardware will update the current market status and trends that are driving growth. Round-table discussions among the PC software and hardware companies and DVD hardware makers will also be planned. There will also be an exhibition of leading DVD vendors and their new technologies and products. The date of the U.S. conference has been set and timed for the convenience of those who wish to attend the Intel Developers Forum (http://developer.intel.com/design/idf/index2.htm), which will be held on August 31 - September 2 in Palm Springs. On-line registration and hotel reservation for the DVD Conference will begin shortly by the conference organizer, WellWater Event Management, at http://www.wwem.com/dvdforum.html. Registration cost will be $300 per person, including the reception party on day 1 and a lunch on day 2. An early discount rate of $250 will be offered for registration by July 31. Registration for DVD Forum members will cost $150 per person. A discount combo ticket will be available at US$1,095 for those who wish to attend the DVD Conference and IDF. Registration Contact: Patricia Belknap WellWater Event Management 6114 La Salle Avenue Suite 438 Oakland, CA 94611 Tel: 888 333 9220 or 510 639 4620 Fax: 888 333 9230 or 510 639 4660 E-mail: dvdforum@wwem.com Web site: http://www.wwem.com/dvdforum.html For any questions, contact: Office of Secretary, DVD Forum (Tel: +81-3-5444-9580 Fax: +81-3-5444-9436).