Adobe Systems today announced the dates and locations of its MAX events for 2008 and 2009. Adobe MAX is the industry forum for designers, developers and decision-makers. The event focuses on creating and distributing rich, engaging digital experiences across different media and devices.
The event series begins with the US MAX, held in San Francisco from 16 to 19 November, followed by events in Milan from 1 to 4 December 2008 and Tokyo from 29 to 30 January 2009.
Adobe also opened submissions for the MAX Awards 2008 today. The Adobe MAX Awards recognize innovative work by designers and developers from around the world. Entries are accepted until 5 September 2008.
Under the motto “Connect. Discover. Inspire.,” the San Francisco event will include keynotes by CEO Shantanu Narayen and CTO Kevin Lynch. Plans also include sneak-peek presentations of new technologies, panel discussions on business topics, technical sessions, practical workshops, exhibitions and networking events. More than 200 sessions with designers, developers and business strategists will cover the following topics:
- Designer and developer workflows
- Cross-media design spanning web, video, mobile devices, print and interactive experiences
- Rich internet applications
- Services, components and tools
- Design for different screens
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“MAX inspires creative professionals and technologists alike to design, create and distribute content in new ways, enabling engaging experiences for people across the web and on every screen,” says Kevin Lynch, Chief Technology Officer at Adobe. “Nowhere else do members of the Adobe community have the opportunity to learn from the best in the industry, get close to innovative new developments, connect with peers and experts, and discover innovative technologies at the same time.”
MAX 2008 offers a look at the future of digital experiences. Creative professionals will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the art and science of cross-media design. Developers can expand their knowledge of planning, creating and deploying web, enterprise, rich-internet and mobile applications.
MAX Awards 2008
The MAX Awards 2008 recognize the most engaging and innovative work by designers and developers created with a broad range of Adobe products and technologies. Categories include Advertising and Branding, Enterprise, Mobile Applications and Devices, Public Sector, Rich Internet Applications, Video, and People’s Choice, the audience award of the MAX Awards 2008.
Applications will be accepted until 5 September 2008 at http://www.max.adobe.com/awards/. Information about the previous year’s finalists is available at http://www.adobemax2007.com/awards/2007/finalists/. Winners of the MAX Awards 2008 will be announced at an awards ceremony during the US MAX on 18 November.
Exhibitors and Sponsors
Companies interested in sponsoring Adobe MAX Europe can email sponsorships-europe@max.adobe.com.
Registration
Registration for MAX Europe will be available from mid-July 2008. Registration for MAX North America is open now at http://www.max.adobe.com/na/reginfo/. Participants who register before 31 August 2008 will receive an early-booking discount.
Further Links:
- Applications
Previous year’s finalists
