Apple Enthusiasts, Developers and Experts Gathered for Another Successful Macworld/iWorld 2014 in San Francisco

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. and SAN FRANCISCO, April 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- IDG World Expo concluded another successful Macworld/iWorld event on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Moscone Center North in San Francisco. The world's largest gathering of Apple fans, enthusiasts and industry watchers, featured more than 50 tech talks covering buzzed-about topics like Bitcoin, NSA, wearables, iOS, OS X Mavericks and iCloud and showcased hundreds of exhibitors and developers with new-to-market products, apps, tools and technologies including Logbar's Ring, FLIR ONE, Lumo Lift and others.

"Macworld/iWorld 2014 was an inspiring showcase of new innovations, insight and learning opportunities that gave attendees a glimpse of where technology will take us," said Paul Kent, vice president and general manager of Macworld/iWorld. "When you have thousands of Apple ecosystem stakeholders together under one roof, you can't help but be overwhelmed by the passion, collaboration and ingenuity that underpins both the outstanding sessions we host, and the cutting-edge technology displayed on the Expo Hall floor. With the pace of innovation today, we cannot wait to see what Macworld/iWorld 2015 has in store."

Macworld/iWorld 2015 will take place from March 12-14 in San Francisco. The event promises to highlight the latest in hardware, software, apps and content focused on enhancing the user experience with Apple products.

During Macworld/iWorld 2014, the Expo Hall was buzzing with Apple-product fans where hundreds of exhibitors and developers showcased the latest in wearables to IoT technologies, to the best in apps, software and accessories for the Mac, iPhone, iPod and iPad. The show floor also included Appalooza, where developers showcased hundreds of the latest iOS and OS X app creations.

"We are a small group of engineers without a lot of tradeshow experience but we were astonished by the success and demand we've experienced with Grip&Shoot at Macworld/iWorld," said Bob Zajeski, vice president of engineering at Grip&Shoot. "2014 was our first year at Macworld/iWorld and on day-one, within two hours we sold out of our Grip&Shoot and had to overnight more product for our Apple fans. Macworld/iWorld exceeded our expectations and with this positive experience under our belt we are excited to return in 2015. If you are an early stage, nimble company – Macworld/iWorld is a great place to gain exposure and interact with the early adopters and technology savvy crowds that Macworld/iWorld draws."

Some attendees and exhibitors walked away this year with prizes, bragging rights or both. More than 1,200 attendees participated in the iBeacon-powered scavenger hunt and were entered into a drawing to win a MacMania cruise to the British Isles. Macworld/iWorld and SF New Tech created the first-ever competition that focuses solely on products emerging out of the Apple ecosystem with 6 About to Break. During a live competition on Second Stage, the audience and a panel of all-star judges selected Avegant Glyph and Petcube as co-winners. Additionally, Macworld Magazine announced the standout products from Macworld/iWorld with its Best of Show 2014 winners, which included Akitio Palm RAID, Arcsoft Simplicam,Binary Formations Chore-inator, BusyContacts, Cloak,Creaceed Emulsio, FLIR ONE, Goal Zero Sherpa 100 Power Pack, Kamino,Kanex Thunderbolt Adapters and Sonoma Wire Works Guitar Jack Stage.

Outside the Expo Hall, conference attendees participated in learning opportunities and attended sessions from industry luminaries with more than 50 tech talks covering topics like Bitcoin, NSA, wearables, iOS, OS X Mavericks and iCloud. These themes carried through to the State of Apple and Age of Context keynotes.

Jason Snell from IDG kicked-off Macworld/iWorld with State of Apple 2014. Apple industry watchers and experts from Creative Strategies, More.com, Mashable and Wired came together for an animated discussion on the current state and the future of Apple and its growing marketplace. Additionally, tech luminaries and authors Robert Scoble and Shel Israel presented on the future of technology as iBeacon, wearables, mobile and big data collide to provide users with experiences that transcend the screen and discussed insight from their new book, "Age of Context: Mobile, Sensors, Data and the Future of Privacy."

Inspiring future generations, Jean MacDonald, founder of App Camp for Girls, along with Editor Kelly Guimont from TUAW and Developer Natalie Osten from Smile Software, conducted a hands-on mini-camp for a group of pre-teens, teenage girls and mentors. Attendees of the Macworld/iWorld App Camp for Girls Open House learned what it takes to develop an app, pursue software development as a career, and inspire and support the next generation of women in technology.

Additionally, famed computer game designer Robyn Miller talked to a room of fans about his experience co-designing "Myst" with yesterday's technology, and previewed his latest endeavor of writing and directing "The Immortal Augustus Gladstone."

Check out photos and videos from Macworld/iWorld 2014 at www.sales.macworldiworld.com/photo-gallery.

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About Macworld/iWorld
Macworld/iWorld is the world's ultimate fan event for those who use, create, and love Apple products. Attendees will encounter a unique celebration of Apple technology-infused art, music, and film, as well as learning opportunities, and a shopping mecca in our exhibit hall filled with products and services for Apple users of all skill levels and interests. From home users, to artistic hobbyists and professionals, and the true Technorati—Macworld/iWorld gives attendees the chance to experience all that the amazing world of Apple-related tools can offer. For more information, please visit http://www.macworldiworld.com.

About IDG World Expo
IDG World Expo (www.idgworldexpo.com) is an award-winning producer of tradeshows and events for professionals and consumers seeking world-class education, strategic business relationships, and access to industry-leading products and services. IDG World Expo's portfolio of conferences and events includes Macworld®/iWorld®, the MacIT® Conference, Electronic Entertainment Expo® (E3®), Digital Entertainment World (DEW), The Game Marketing Summit® (GMS), Anime Expo®, BlogHer, BlogHer Food, and Macworld Mobile. IDG World Expo is a business unit of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research and event company.

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