IDF 2012
Intel Developer Forum

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IDF FAQs

IDF FAQs

This is where you will find answers to your IDF questions, from forum and hotel information, to who is attending and what you will experience in and around the Convention Center.

  • What is the Intel Developer Forum?

    Intel Developer Forum (IDF) is the premier Intel event. Attendees discover the latest Intel advancements for the PC and beyond. At IDF, you will learn about Intel’s vision for the future and see the innovations that will shape the industry for years to come.

  • Who attends the Intel Developer Forum?

    IDF attendees come from every part of the technology world.

    • Developers, designers, engineers, implementers, and architects come to Intel Developer Forum to learn about the latest innovations, discuss challenges, share best practices, and invent solutions.
    • Technology management comes to Intel Developer Forum for information that can help them develop clear technology plans. They also attend to learn more about industry directions and alignments.
    • Business decision makers come to Intel Developer Forum to increase their technological insight and understanding of market-driving platforms. This helps them improve short- and long-term business and marketing strategies.
    • Government groups come to Intel Developer Forum to learn which technologies to adopt.
    • Academics come to Intel Developer Forum to enhance their research and gain knowledge they can share with their students. They also come for information that helps them advance their work outside the academic arena.
    • Media professionals come to Intel Developer Forum to access information that will help them educate audiences on where technology is going and how it will affect their lives.
  • What will I experience at the Intel Developer Forum?

    Your Intel Developer Forum pass gives you access to learning, collaboration, and innovation opportunities that can help you accelerate your future. Hear the latest technology announcements firsthand at the visionary IDF Keynotes. Attend IDF to learn critical details on the latest processor technologies to inspire your next innovation. Expand your skills and knowledge by taking part in a wide variety of technical sessions. Participate in demonstrations of the latest technology in the Technology Showcase.

  • Are there opportunities for me to collaborate?

    Yes. Intel Developer Forum draws the best and the brightest from the technology industry. Every technical session and every minute in the Technology Showcase is an opportunity for you to make new contacts and refresh established relationships. The Technology Showcase is also a great opportunity to access leading technology companies and Intel engineers at the Intel Pavilions. Ask your tough technical questions and get answers that can help you and your business.

  • How do I learn what took place at the Beijing Intel Developer Forum?

    Click here to access some of the exciting presentations from IDF Beijing 2011 in the IDF Library. There you will find Webcasts of the Forum Keynotes.

  • How much does my Intel Developer Forum pass cost?

    Visit the Registration section for complete details.

  • Where do I stay?

    Visit our special IDF Travel Information page for some excellent choices.

  • How does my company become a sponsor or exhibitor?

    Please visit the Intel Developer Forum Sponsor and Exhibitor pages or contact Andy Herman at Andy_Herman@jackmorton.com and learn how to connect with key technology leaders, decision makers, and developers from around the world.

  • Other questions?

    If you have any other questions about Intel Developer Forum, please contact us at intel@intelidf.com.