From: COMDEX <COMDEX@events.key3media.com>
To: ris@lwn.net
Subject: COMDEX Chicago returns April 2-5, 2001 McCormick Place Chicago
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2001 09:46:04 -0500 (EST)

MEDIA ADVISORY			 			
FURTHER INFORMATION:
	Amy Groden 781/433-1756  
	mailto:amy.groden@key3media.com

COMDEX CHICAGO REACHES OUT TO THE BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY MARKETPLACE WITH
DYNAMIC PARTNER PROGRAMS, FOCUSED CONFERENCE CONTENT AND SEGMENTED EXHIBIT
FLOOR
Conference: April 2-5, Exhibition: April 3-5, 2001 * McCormick Place *
Chicago, IL

The transformation of COMDEX to a more customer-centric brand continues as
COMDEX Chicago returns to McCormick Place this April with more innovations
than ever. With a powerhouse lineup of conference programs and activities,
this year's event marks a significant expansion of the COMDEX community to
include outreach to small business, web professionals and corporate
managers. The program is designed to offer a complete experience for:
* Corporate Managers
* IT Managers
* Developers
* Web Professionals
* Small Business Professionals
* Resellers & Solution Providers
 
KEYNOTES sponsored by Forbes and Forbes ASAP:
* Brian Halla, Chairman, President & CEO, National Semiconductor *
Tuesday, April 3, 3:00 p.m.
* David Peterschmidt, President, Chairman of the board and CEO, INKTOMI
Corp. * Wednesday, April 4, 9:00 a.m.
* Sean Maloney, Senior Vice President, Intel * Wednesday, April 4, noon 
* Larry Kramer, CEO, CBS Marketwatch * Thursday, April 5, 9:00 a.m.

EDUCATIONAL CONTENT - Conference programs refocused to address the needs of
specific IT communities:
* High-Velocity Computing Conference - This conference focuses on making
critical IT decisions by focusing on the technologies that matter most for
IT managers, resellers and solution providers.
* eMobility Conference - Comprehensive program exploring the major systems,
technologies, key applications and next directions in wireless and mobile
computing from local area to the global marketplace for corporate managers,
IT managers, resellers and solution providers.
* Extreme Knowledge Conference - In-depth, highly technical sessions for
developers, designers, IT staff and engineers.
* WebWorks Conference - This conference brings together Web planners and
implementers to explore and discuss the latest Internet tools, technologies
and infrastructures targeted to developers, technologists and Web
professionals.
* comdex.biz Conference - How to manage systems, processes and people to
successfully integrate e-business initiatives into a business plan for
corporate managers, small business and dot-com entrepreneurs.

For the first time, the COMDEX Chicago expo floor will be divided into
"Technology Zones," in order to more clearly define the technology segments
represented.
EXHIBITS - Technology Zones:
* Information Appliances Zone - Internet access devices to mobile
appliances, hand-held devices, PDA's, Windows CT, epoch
* IT Services Zone - ASP, e-Consulting, Training and Education Showcases
* Software Platforms and Solutions Zone - Windows Tools and Solutions
Showcase, LINUX Business Expo
* Networking and Wireless Technologies Zone - Biometropolis, InfoSecurity,
Network Management Solutions and eMobility Showcases
* Web Tools and Technologies Zone - WebWorks E-Commerce Tools and Solutions
Showcase, Customer 360 Web-Based Customer Management Solutions, Streaming
Media, Start-Up City

New programs at COMDEX Chicago reflect a commitment to better serve the
specific needs of buyers and sellers in an effort to 'put technology to
work' in more ways than ever before.
NEW PROGRAMS:
* COMDEX Executive Symposium -  Developed through a partnership with
Harvard Business School Publishing, this executive-level conference will
focus on the skills non-technical business executives need to survive and
prosper in the Internet economy.
* e-Business for Small Businesses - The focus of this session is to help
small businesses master the tools and technologies that will enable them to
develop an e-business strategy.
* Women in IT - Working together with GirlGeeks, an online resource for
women, this half-day special event was designed to provide specific,
in-depth information and insight about issues and solutions for career
advancement and success for women.
* WebWorks Conference - This in-depth conference explores the issues and
technologies most relevant to Web teams today.

For more detailed keynote, conference and exhibit information on
COMDEX/Chicago, visit COMDEX Online at http://www.comdex.com.
For Media/Analyst Pre-Registration, please visit us at
http://www.key3media.com/comdex/chicago2001/registration.html
download, complete and fax the pre-registration form to 781/444-4806 or 
contact Jo-Anne Baxter at 781/433-1755.   


COMDEX Chicago is a Key3Media Event.