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Weekly tech agenda: WWDC, Internet Week New York, Interop Tokyo

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Friday 04 June 2010 00:00 BST
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The week of June 7 will kick off with the Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco, CA, as Apple gets ready to unveil its next-generation iPhone. In New York more than 20,000 people are expected to attend an array of events planned for Internet Week New York. Across the globe over 140,000 people will be attending Interop in Tokyo to learn about cloud computing, green IT and next generation technology solutions.

Apple Worldwide Developers Conference
June 7-11
Moscone West
San Francisco, CA, USA

Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is the biggest annual event in every Mac enthusiast's calendar. The WWDC brings together software and hardware developers to present the latest Apple technologies. Attendees at this year's already sold-out WWDC will be given the unique opportunity to work side-by-side with Apple engineers to gain insight into development techniques and get expert advice on interface design. Apple is expected to announce the launch of its fourth-generation iPhone (tentatively dubbed the iPhone HD) at the WWDC as well as provide further details about the iPhone OS 4.0 software update for iPhone, iPod and iPad devices.
http://developer.apple.com/wwdc/

Internet Week New York
June 7-14
Online
New York, USA

Internet Week New York is a week-long celebration of the internet and its community of users within New York. For the third year organizers are inviting anyone and everyone who's interested or involved in the internet to participate in this open event. More than 20,000 people are expected to attend the diverse array of 125 events associated with Internet Week New York this year including the Opening Night Party, the Yahoo! Provoke Summit, Ignite NYC, IAB's Innovation Days, Twtrcon, Mashable Media Summit, plus panels, exhibitions and parties hosted by official sponsors HP, IAC, Microsoft and Pepsico.
http://www.internetweekny.com/

Interop Tokyo
June 7-11
Makuhari Messe
Tokyo, Japan

More than 140,000 people are expected to attend Interop in Tokyo this June to learn about Cloud Computing, Green IT, Next Generation Network, Virtualization, Next Generation Wireless, Next Generation Data Center solutions and IT Solutions for businesses. The event combines an exhibition of cutting edge technology with a conference that focuses on business technology.
http://www.interop.jp/en/

Global Gaming Expo Asia (G2E Asia) 2010
June 8-10
The Venetian Macao
Macau SAR, People's Republic of China

With Singapore this year entering the Asian gaming fray, the stakes have never been higher. This event - Asia's equivalent of Las Vegas's annual Global Gaming Expo - charts all the trends, brings together the major players in the Asian gaming world and aims to chart the future for the multi-billion dollar industry which now employed tens of thousands across the region - and continues to grow.
http://www.g2easia.com

Webby Awards
June 14
Cipriani
New York, USA

The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences will be handing out Webby Awards to websites, interactive advertisers, online film and video creators, and mobile websites that excel in the creation and delivery of content web-based content and media during the awards ceremony on June 14. This year Foursquare, Twitter, Tumblr, Hulu, and Mashable are just a few of the companies who have been awarded the "internet's highest honor" and will receive their award at the Webby Awards ceremony in New York.
http://www.webbyawards.com

CEDIA London
June 14-17
ICC London ExCeL
London, UK

The CEDIA Expo is the top expo for the residential custom installation industry. It showcases the latest innovations in home cinema, audio-video solutions, lighting control, multi-room audio, home-networking and other essential technologies for custom home installations. This year's "Connect with the Future" exhibition is accompanied by an extensive seminar program and more than 120 hours of educational training courses.
http://www.cedia-expo.com/

Electronic Entertainment Expo
June 15-17
Los Angeles Convention Center
Los Angeles, CA, USA

The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3 Expo), owned by the Entertainment Software Association in the US, is a trade-only event that showcases the latest developments from companies publishing or involved in interactive games for video game consoles, handheld devices, personal computers and the internet. The 2010 edition is said to be the biggest ever with many companies expected to announce new hardware and software innovations "that could change the industry for years."
http://www.e3expo.com/

Clean Technology Conference & Expo
June 21-24
Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim, CA, USA

More than 5,000 technology and business leaders and experts from academia, investment, government, startups and fortune 1,000 companies will attend the CleanTech2010 conference and expo in the hope of creating cleaner and more sustainable energy sources and technology. Speakers at the conference will provide vital information about forward-thinking clean technology solutions. These solutions will help advance traditional technologies already in place and also assist in the development of innovative new technologies and clean business practices.
http://www.techconnectworld.com/Cleantech2010/

OFFF International Festival for the Post Digital Creation Culture
June 24-26
La Grande Halle de la Villette
Paris, France

For its 10th anniversary the OFFF festival is once again departing from its home town of Barcelona and relocating to Paris. The festival - which has previously ventured to venues like New York, Lisbon and Oeiras - will focus on the theme of "Nostalgia For A Past Future" in 2010. The festival's eventful three-day calendar includes a design conference, a multimedia trade fair, a digital animation program, performances, talks, workshops for artists, and most of all aims to celebrate all kinds of visual culture.
http://www.offf.ws/

Imagine Cup Worldwide Finals
July 3-8
Warsaw, Poland

The Imagine Cup is the world's number-one student technology competition. The event attracts around 300,000 students each year from around the world in the pursuit of innovative technology and fresh new ideas. The theme of this year's event is "Imagine a world where technology helps solve the toughest problems" and students have been busy working on imaginative inventions that might one day change the world we live in. The Imagine Cup challenge spans a one-year period and consists of local, regional and online contests. Students that excel in these competitions are invited to attend the Worldwide Finals, which will be held in Warsaw Poland from July 3-8.
http://imaginecup.com/

TED Global 2010: And Now the Good News
July 12-16
Oxford, UK

TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is a non-profit organization that aims to spread ideas in the interests of global knowledge and inspiration. The annual TED Global conference is an event that showcases ideas and projects from the most creative minds in the world. Speakers at TED Global will explore the theme of "And Now the Good News," uncovering the vivid stream of good news, ideas, science, technology, art, and ways of thinking that is often obscured by today's sensationalist headlines. The short, inspirational talks will be broadcast on the internet for free over the coming months and years.
http://conferences.ted.com/TEDGlobal2010/

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