Intel Developer Forum

Frequently Asked Questions

• • What is IDF?
    IDF is the premier technology industry event that takes place around the world and draws technology professionals and companies who are actively directing where technology is going. At this IDF, you get learning and insight on the benefits of power-optimized platforms that enable you to think beyond the bounds.
• • Who Attends IDF?
    IDF is where leading technologists in the industry come together to make contacts, share ideas, and create alliances that can help turn possibilities into reality.
    
    Developers, designers, engineers, implementers, and architects come to IDF to learn, innovate, and discuss challenges as well as best practices and solutions with you.
    
    Technology management comes to IDF to access information critical to developing clear technology plans by learning more about industry directions.
    
    Business decision makers come to IDF to increase their technological insight and understanding of market-driving platforms in order to improve short- and long-term business and marketing strategies.
    
    Government, academic, and media professionals come to IDF to access information that will help them better communicate and educate constituents and audiences on where technology is going and how it will affect their lives.
• • What Will I Experience at this IDF? >
    Your IDF pass gives you access to learning, collaboration, and innovation opportunities that can help you accelerate your future.
    
    You will experience:
    
    Forum Keynotes filled with details on what Intel has planned for the future of technology
    
    Technology Insights that give you detailed technical information on next-generation technologies
    
    Technical Training Sessions that improve the way you work
    
    Visions of the future brought to life in the IDF Technology Showcase
    
    Discussions with peers from around the world and across the technology ecosystem
    
    Inspiration at your fingertips at the hands-on labs
    
    IDF is where headline-making announcements are revealed and new technologies are introduced. IDF is where the technology ecosystem comes to collaborate with you and each other. IDF is where you get the latest information on Intel® Core™ microarchitecture. IDF is where you learn about new markets and new usage models in the digital home, mobility, digital enterprise, technology and research, and channel platform solutions.
• • What Can I Do at IDF?
    Hear the latest technology announcements firsthand at the keynotes. Attend the new Technology Insights to learn critical details on specific next-generation technologies and platforms that lead to your next innovation. Expand your skills and knowledge by taking part in the technical sessions, and hands-on demonstrations. Participate in demonstrations of the latest technology at the IDF Technology Showcase. Collaborate with your peers at a wide range of Featured Experiences.
• • Will I Get Technical Training? >
    Yes. There are numerous technology tracks and a wide range of technical sessions. Each technical session is taught by leading Intel and industry engineers. IDF is where you learn about new markets and new usage models in the digital home, mobility, digital enterprise, technology and research, and channel platform solutions .
    
    The technical sessions are divided into three knowledge levels.
    
    Introductory: Geared toward a broad technical audience. May include overviews, introductions to new initiatives, and technology roadmaps.
    
    Intermediate: Geared toward an audience somewhat familiar with the session topic. May include detailed examples and diagrams, as well as design and layout examples.
    
    Advanced: Geared® toward an audience very familiar with the session topic. May include code samples and specific design considerations.
    
• • What are the Technology Topics?
    Technology Topics at this IDF include the digital home, mobility, digital enterprise, and channel platform solutions. You'll learn about them in the keynotes, in the technical sessions, and see them in action inside the IDF Technology Showcase.
• • What Are the Topics of the Forum Keynotes, and Who Will Be Speaking? >
    The Forum Keynotes are where Intel makes major announcements. The keynotes are your chance to get details on current platforms and details on platforms Intel is developing. Learn where Intel is allocating resources in the areas of the mobility, digital enterprise, and the digital home, and channel platform solutions. Visit the Forum Keynotes page for the most current list of scheduled speakers and topics.
• • What is the IDF Technology Showcase? >
    This is your one-stop destination for hands-on demonstrations of the latest technology from throughout the technology industry. This is a unique opportunity to interact, share ideas, and collaborate with technology leaders and innovators. Technology Communities are also represented throughout the IDF Technology Showcase.
• • Are There Opportunities For Me to Collaborate?
    Yes. IDF draws the best and the brightest from the technology industry. Every technical session, and every minute in the IDF Technology Showcase is an opportunity for you to make new contacts and refresh established relationships. The IDF Technology Showcase is also your chance to access leading technology companies. Ask your tough technical questions and get answers that can help you and your business. Be sure to participate in the Technology Tracks and Technical Sessions. Each is an opportunity to learn more about technology as well as your peers and how they work.
    
    Plus, there are daily Featured Experiences. Each is an opportunity to learn more about technology as well as your peers and how they work.
• • Where Will Spring 2006 IDF Be Located and When Will it Take Place?
    IDF Taiwan is April 10-11, 2006, at Taipei International Convention Center in the heart of Taipei city.
• • How Much Does My IDF Pass Cost?  >
    The Early Bird price is due on March 24. Take advantage of our best value now. And, remember, if you want to bring along the whole team, group rates are the best rates.
    
    Early Bird price: US$250/NT$7,000 between Mar. 1 and Mar. 24. See the IDF pricing details.
• • Where Do I Stay? >
    Hotel accommodations are plentiful near IDF. Our special travel page will tell you about some excellent choices.
• • Other Questions? >
    If you have any other questions about IDF, please do not hesitate to contact us.