NVIDIA to Host Event Focused on Intersection of Technology, Science, and Art
(Santa Clara, California--April 1, 2008) NVIDIA today announced NVISION 08, a three-day mega-event created specifically for the millions of professionals and enthusiasts who are passionate about visual computing.
NVISION 08 will bring together engineers, designers, developers, researchers, artists, enthusiasts, gamers, film makers, business professionals, and consumers from every field of the visual computing universe. The event will be held August 25-27, 2008 in San Jose, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley, and will serve as a gathering point to share, learn, and create for this important industry which is redefining all aspects of computing.
“Visual computing is an amazing field that brings together the leading edge of technology, science, and art. Its power has simultaneously made it a tool for creation, a medium for artistic expression, and a platform for entertainment, exploration, and communications,” said Jen-Hsun Huang, president and CEO, NVIDIA. “Visual computing is transforming industries all over the world - from games, movies, and automobiles, to advertising and medicine. Yet this is just the beginning of the visual computing era. We are excited to launch this one-of-a-kind event to celebrate the achievements of our industry and to create an environment where we can collaborate to create the future of visual computing.”
NVISION 08 events will include:
- Presentations by industry leaders and visionaries
- Conferences, breakout sessions, workshops, and expert panels
- Multiple technical tracks for industry professionals
- iGames Expo
- Digital art gallery and HD theater
- Live musical and visual entertainment
- Guinness World Record-breaking-attempt LAN party
- Electronic Sports World Cup (ESWC) Grand Final
- NVIDIA PartnerForce conference
Conference registration and sponsorship information is available at
http://www.nvision2008.com/.
About NVIDIA
NVIDIA (Nasdaq: NVDA) is the world leader in visual computing technologies and the inventor of the GPU, a high-performance processor which generates breathtaking, interactive graphics on workstations, personal computers, game consoles, and mobile devices. NVIDIA serves the entertainment and consumer market with its GeForce® products, the professional design and visualization market with its Quadro® products, and the high-performance computing market with its Tesla™ products. NVIDIA is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. and has offices throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas. For more information, visit
http://www.nvidia.com.
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