Macworld Expo Topic Center

You'll never forget your first time.

Macworld Conference & Expo showcases hundreds of Mac products and services, paired with expert advice, demonstrations, and instruction to help increase your productivity on a Mac. Whether you are switching from Windows, just upgrading to Mac OS X, or just want some cool tips and tricks to help you get more done, Macworld is the event for you to do and see it all. Macworld offers conference programs, free education, show floor features and special events for all levels of Mac users, from beginners to the most advanced, including:

Users Conference

Wednesday, January 7, 2009 and Thursday, January 8, 2009 The Macworld Users Conference offers a broad range of presentations across four focused tracks, designed to sharpen skills and provide instruction on how to work most effectively on your Mac. Hear from experts in the field who deliver inspiration and ideas for new Mac users and skilled masters alike. A sampling of session topics include:

Bugs & Fixes: Real World Mac Troubleshooting
Mobile Me - Inside Apple's New Online Service
The Complete Guide to Backing Up Your Mac
Five Ways to Work More Efficiently in Photoshop
Using Visual Thinking & Design to Transform Your Next Presentation
iWork and iLife for Small Business
Best of Mac OS X Hints
Running Your Mac Lean, Clean, and Mean

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Looking to get the most out of your Mac?

Supersession: The Ultimate Mac Starter Class The Mac is the easiest to use computer in the world, but still comes with a plethora of features that require clear explanations and demonstrations to help you understand. Anyone new to a Mac will enjoy learning the ins and outs of Mac computing in this fast paced course. You'll learn the essentials needed to get up to speed quickly and be productive with your first Mac.

Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Thursday, January 8, 2009, 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Expo Hall

Spanning two full halls, and featuring over 500 exhibitors, Macworld Expo is the place to see the latest products and services from the hottest companies in the industry. Over 40,000 Mac enthusiasts choose Macworld each year as their venue to see the latest products, services and solutions for the Mac OS platform. Join them and be the first to see, touch and test drive new releases. Expo Hall Highlights The Macworld Conference & Expo floor features several show highlights open to all attendees including:

Macworld Learning Center - Free Training for New Mac Users!
You bought it, now learn how to use it for FREE. Switchers, new Mac users, and Mac enthusiasts alike will learn tips and tricks and see demonstrations on how to use their Macs to increase productivity and creativity.
Digital Photography Experience
Have camera, will travel. If this is your motto, don't miss the Digital Photography Experience where professional photographers and trainers will show you how to improve your picture taking, demonstrate the latest editing tools and software, and show you the best means for printing and sharing your pictures.
The Macworld Music Studio
This expanded show floor attraction will be filled with instruction, demonstrations, and training on how to use the Mac to bring your musical visions to life. Sessions and performances led by Berklee College of Music faculty, Little Kids Rock student musicians, professional guitarist John Denner and other experts will leave you inspired, motivated and entertained. Learn all about music, education, recording, rehearsal, songwriting and more in this hot area!
Digital Arts Gallery Sponsored by HP
Macworld Conference & Expo is excited to announce the return of the Digital Art Gallery! Beautiful and inspiring artwork, all created on a Mac, will be on display in the Moscone Center for attendees to view and enjoy. Judged by a panel of experts, the winning entries will proudly hang onsite in the Gallery. If you are interested in submitting artwork please click here.
Judges:
- Rudolf Frieling, Arts Curator at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Peter Max, Pop artist icon
- Nathan Moroney, Principle Scientist, Hewlett-Packard Laboratories
- Steve Wozniak, Apple co-founder