1. Siggraph 2008
http://www.siggraph.org/s2008/
Join Siggraph in Los Angeles in August for the highest quality, most timely educational experiences the community has to offer, presented by the most powerful and most engaging leaders in computer graphics and interactive techniques.
SIGGRAPH 2008 is evolving along with the computer graphics and interactive techniques community. They are dissolving the borders between traditional SIGGRAPH programs to create a more fluid, interdisciplinary conference. They are offering presenters more flexible options for sharing their work.
Check out the Preview Video.
2. NextFest
http://www.wired.com/promo/infinitiex/
WIRED’s vision of a new World’s Fair, WIRED NextFest is a four-day festival of innovative products and technologies that are transforming our world. NextFest features more than 160 interactive exhibits from leading scientists and researchers around the world. Experience the future of communication, design, entertainment, exploration, health, play, robots, transportation, security, and green living. Visitors of all ages are welcome.
3. Negroponte on the soon to be $50 Laptop
Electronics are getting obese! Read the full article!
