Macworld 2010 Invite - Just Got Mines

The Samurai · Mar 30, 2009, 01:28 PM

Apologies in advance if i've posted this in the wrong section. Just got my invite, which I signed up for in January.

rdowns · Mar 30, 2009, 01:31 PM

I can't see MacWorld existing beyond this one with no Apple involvement.

The Samurai · Mar 30, 2009, 01:34 PM

I've never been to one - but I would imagine that less people from other countries would now travel to SF for this event. I would expect locals to attend.

I for sure will attend if it goes ahead, which is looking quite possible from this e-mail.

Abstract · Mar 30, 2009, 01:36 PM

Yeah, this will probably be the last one, or at least the last one I'll be paying attention to. Without the Stevenote to "rally the troops", there's not much point.

MacRumors · Mar 30, 2009, 02:02 PM

IDG announced today on its Macworld Expo page and in an e-mail to previous attendees that the 2010 event will take place from February 9th through 13th at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

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IDG World Expo announced today that Macworld will be moving from its traditional January event dates to February 9 - 13, 2010. The location will remain at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA.

As we began the planning process for 2010, the Mac community - exhibitors, attendees, media and fans of the show - made it clear that February would be a more ideal time to hold the event, so we listened. The Conference programs are scheduled for Tuesday through Saturday, February 9 - 13 and the Expo will be held Thursday through Saturday, February 11-13th.

Apple previously announced that 2009 would be their final year participating in Macworld Expo.

Article Link: Macworld Expo 2010 to be Held February 9th-13th

Jayomat · Mar 30, 2009, 02:05 PM

what can we expect?? i have no idea what's going on there

Apple iKid · Mar 30, 2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayomat

what can we expect?? i have no idea what's going on there

I 2nd that. What can we look forward to? haha

bobbleheadbob · Mar 30, 2009, 02:11 PM

I'm looking forward to the same great show, just without Apple. I'll be there!

Mykbibby · Mar 30, 2009, 02:12 PM

Without Apple, this will be the last year. Sorry everyone... I loved it too.

brax.j · 02:14 PM

UPDATE:Three people are expected to show up to the 2010 Macworld.

Apple iKid · Mar 30, 2009, 02:15 PM

Ya it is a shame that Apple wont be there. I guess I will keep my expectations focused on the WWDC...

happydude · Mar 30, 2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Apple iKid

Ya it is a shame that Apple wont be there. I guess I will keep my expectations focused on the WWDC...

or just on their own internal timelines for announcing new products - their stated reason for not participating anymore. it just didn't make sense to keep shelling out big bucks for an outdated system.

Apple iKid · Mar 30, 2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by happydude

or just on their own internal timelines for announcing new products - their stated reason for not participating anymore. it just didn't make sense to keep shelling out big bucks for an outdated system.

Of course. It doesnt really matter in the end where they release new products, it just matters that they do. I will still be excited.

emulator · Mar 30, 2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayomat

what can we expect?? i have no idea what's going on there

empty halls, but it will be canceled before january anyway.

sam10685 · Mar 30, 2009, 02:26 PM

Oh my God-- there's 10 and a half months of no sleep.

NT1440 · Mar 30, 2009, 02:29 PM

....Why does everyone think this is going to die?

Its a trade show devoted to macs, people will attend with or without apple. Its kinda like any other trade show....

Apple iKid · Mar 30, 2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by NT1440

....Why does everyone think this is going to die?

Its a trade show devoted to macs, people will attend with or without apple. Its kinda like any other trade show....

I agree with you. It is a pretty big loss that Apple wont be there, but people will still go.

basesloaded190 · Mar 30, 2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by emulator

empty halls, but it will be canceled before january anyway.

Yeah your right..Ilounge landed a huge section of that show and with out apple there, there is no longer a need for mac..

Westside guy · Mar 30, 2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NT1440

....Why does everyone think this is going to die?

Its a trade show devoted to macs, people will attend with or without apple. Its kinda like any other trade show....

You answered your own question. Trade shows are pretty much dying off all over. There just isn't a compelling case to be made for them anymore, now that we've got this new-fangled intarweb.

Apple iKid · Mar 30, 2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Westside guy

You answered your own question. Trade shows are pretty much dying off all over. There just isn't a compelling case to be made for them anymore, now that we've got this new-fangled intarweb.

Thats a really good point. Maybe I should reconsider my view of this. haha.

NT1440 · Mar 30, 2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Westside guy

You answered your own question. Trade shows are pretty much dying off all over. There just isn't a compelling case to be made for them anymore, now that we've got this new-fangled intarweb.

Yet there are still many many many yearly events that diehards love (think trek convention types) and go to. Attendance may fall off a bit and the event may not be a massive to do anymore, but many of them are surviving in smaller forms.

I don't think Macworld will die off entirely, just change a bit to accomodate its new role.

Apple iKid · Mar 30, 2009, 02:47 PM

Or maybe not. Maybe there is a common ground that the Die-Hards will still go, but it will just become smaller.

Thats my final answer.

OriginalMacRat · Mar 30, 2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayomat

what can we expect?? i have no idea what's going on there

Expect dozens of vendors selling iPod accessories...

Outside of that, nothing interesting.

They'll be begging people to take their free expo passes.

OriginalMacRat · Mar 30, 2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Apple iKid

Or maybe not. Maybe there is a common ground that the Die-Hards will still go, but it will just become smaller.

It has already been smaller since 9/11.

Before 9/11 the expo took up BOTH the north and south halls.

Vendors decided at the time to focus on using the web for customer interaction.

WildCowboy · Mar 30, 2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NT1440

....Why does everyone think this is going to die?

Its a trade show devoted to macs, people will attend with or without apple. Its kinda like any other trade show....

Macworld New York/Boston died after Apple pulled out. Apple Expo Paris was cancelled this year after Apple pulled out.

IDG certainly has their hands full trying to keep this going.

Mar 30, 2009, 01:28 PM	#1
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The Samurai Thread Starter macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glasgow	I've never been to one - but I would imagine that less people from other countries would now travel to SF for this event. I would expect locals to attend. I for sure will attend if it goes ahead, which is looking quite possible from this e-mail. __________________ My YouTube Page - Reviews & Unboxings Twitta

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