IDG World Expo Japan, Apple Japan, Apple Developer Connection, and
MacTech Magazine would like to invite you to see the Developer Central
and Net Innovators special interest pavilion at the upcoming MACWORLD
Expo Tokyo. Below is information on this important event taking place
February 16-19, 2000.
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(This information can be also found on our web site, at
http://www.idgexpo.com/MACW/e_welcome.html)
General Information
Name: MACWORLD Expo/Tokyo 2000
Dates: February 16 – 19, 2000 (4 days)
10:30 am – 6:00 pm (5:00 pm on February 19)
Venue: Makuhari Messe (Nippon Convention Center)
2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba 261-0023
Phone +81.43.296.0001
Organizer: IDG WORLD EXPO JAPAN INC., The JAPAN INDUSTRIAL JOURNAL,
Nippon Broadcasting System, Inc., The Sankei Shimbun, Fuji Television
Network Inc., Mainichi Communications Inc.
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Access to the Makuhari Messe By Train:
* Keiyo Line, “Kaihin Makuhari” Station (approx. 30 min. from the Tokyo
Station by rapid train), 5 min. walk from the station.
* Sobu Line, “Makuhari Hongo” Station (approx. 40 min. from the Akihabara
Station ), 15 min. by bus from the station.
* Keisei Line, “Makuhari Hongo” Station (approx. 40 min. from the Ueno
Station), 15 min. by bus from the station.
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For Hotel Information, please contact:
JAPAN TRAVEL BUREAU, INC.
International Travel Division
Phone: +81-3-5620-9469 FAX: +81-3-5620-9501
Address: 5-5-2 Kiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-8520 Japan
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Ticket Information:
Advance tickets are available at IDG home page until February 5, 2000.
Entrance Ticket: (tax included)
2,000 Yen (advance purchase; valid for four days)
2,000 Yen (at the door; valid for one day)
Pair of tickets 3,000 Yen. Student ticket 1,500 Yen
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KEYNOTE: February 16, Wednesday 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Steve Jobs, iCEO, Apple Computer, Inc. (USA)
Event Hall, Makuhari Messe (Free Admission)
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SPECIAL ADDRESS: Friday, February 18, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
International Conference Center, Makuhari Messe
(Preregistration is required. Free Admission)
InDesign Special Session
Adobe Systems will introduce Japanese beta version of Adobe InDesign!
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PAID CONFERENCE PROGRAM AT-A-GLANCE
Venue: International Conference Center, Makuhari Messe
For charged tracks the cost is as follows: (tax included)
Four-day pass 20,000 yen (advance purchase) 25,000 yen (at the door)
Session ticket 7,000 yen (advance purchase) 10,000 yen (at the door)
*Advance tickets are available at IDG home page until Feb. 5, 2000.
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
16 February
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm “How to Build Server with WebObjects”
Apple Computer, Inc.
2:45 pm – 4:00 pm “Final Cut Pro’s Latest Desktop Movie World”
Apple Computer, Inc.
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17 February
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm “A to Z on Mac OS X Server”
Toru Sato, Stellar Craft,Inc.
2:45 pm – 4:00 pm “Think Linux! The World of LinuxPPC”
Amulet & LinuxPPC Inc. (US) (tentative)
4:30 pm – 5:45 pm “The World of Palm which is Growing along with
Mac – Its Strategy and Future” Craig Will,
Director, Japan/Asia-Pacific PalmComputing, Inc.
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18 February
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm “The Secret of Successful Web Business”
Eiji Kishimoto, President, Easy
2:45 pm – 4:00 pm “New Style of Web Designing Environment”
Macromedia Inc.
4:30 pm – 5:45 pm “A Better Design – Creating a Winning Web Site”
Yoko Yamamoto, KINOTROPE, INC.
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19 February
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm “Photoshop Super Technique”
Yoshinori Kaizu
2:25 pm – 4:00 pm “3DCG Technique Battle!”
Mitsuo Shige, Rey Hori
4:30 pm – 5:45 pm “J-MAC ESuper Graphics Technique”
J-MAC [Monkey Punch, Hiroshi Daba, Yoko Oga, &
others]
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SPECIAL INTEREST AREAS:
“Consumer Showcase” will showcase the latest consumer applications and
products developed for the iMac, iBook and consumer markets.
“Developer Central & Net Innovators,” will extensively cover the leading
tools for today’s technologies. Visit vendors who have developed solutions
for working in the Mac OS environment, web applications and Internet
enhancements.
“Music Pavilion” and “IDG Graphics World Pavilion” will feature developers
and manufactures showcasing all the latest Mac products and tools for music
and graphics.
“MACWORLD Expo Sharpe,” sponsored by Mac user groups, will introduce points
of note in the Expo of this year for each visitor. You can also enjoy
shopping at expo special price at each sales booth.
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MAC FAN NIGHT: Admission fee: 2,000 Yen including drinks.)
Private event only for Mac fans! Live performances by special guests on the
main stage. The “Mac Fan MVP, the award ceremony for Japan’s most valued
product will be also announced at this reception.
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Note: All contents are subject to change.