TMC Brings the Great and Powerful Wozniak to ITEXPO Las Vegas

NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TMC today announced Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Computer, inventor of the world’s first personal computer, cult icon and self-proclaimed computer geek, will deliver the keynote presentation at their ITEXPO Las Vegas 2013, one of the world’s largest and best-attended communications and technology trade show. Wozniak’s extensive background in computing science gives him a unique and profound perspective on technology, and ITEXPO Las Vegas attendees will gain the exclusive opportunity to access his insight on the evolution of the technology industry as well as his entrepreneurial advice. ITEXPO Las Vegas will be held August 27-29, 2013, at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Conference Center in Las Vegas, and Wozniak’s keynote address will be held on Thursday, August 29, at 10:00 a.m. PDT.

“The communication and technology industry is currently brimming with innovation and it’s an exciting time to be a player in this market. ITEXPO showcases how this innovation is coming together through the convergence of education, technological advancements and networking, and I look forward to being a part of that”

Wozniak has served as a Silicon Valley icon for more than thirty years, helping shape the computing industry with his design of Apple’s first line of products and the popular Macintosh. He co-founded Apple Computer Inc. with Steve Jobs based on Wozniak’s Apple I personal computer, and his Apple II was integral in launching the personal computer industry. Additionally, Wozniak has devoted himself to several philanthropic ventures, focusing primarily on computer capabilities in schools, stressing hands-on learning and encouraging creativity. He currently serves as Chief Scientist for Fusion-IO.

“The communication and technology industry is currently brimming with innovation and it’s an exciting time to be a player in this market. ITEXPO showcases how this innovation is coming together through the convergence of education, technological advancements and networking, and I look forward to being a part of that,” said Wozniak.

“I believe Steve Wozniak is the most perfect keynoter we could have at ITEXPO,” said Rich Tehrani, TMC CEO and ITEXPO conference chairman. “The Woz has intricate knowledge of both communications and computing and as today’s mobility solutions have brought these markets together, his presence as a featured speaker means attendees at the show will hear from one of the most focused visionaries available anywhere. Moreover, his topic which is the past, present and future of technology and entrepreneurship is sure to resonate.”

Registration for ITEXPO Las Vegas is now open. For information about exhibitor or sponsorship opportunities for ITEXPO Miami, contact Joe Fabiano, 203-852-6800 x132. For media registration, contact Ashley Baster.

ITEXPO Las Vegas is proudly sponsored by Platinum Sponsors: AudioCodes, NETXUSA, Interactive Intelligence, Sansay; Gold Sponsors: 888VoIP, Sagemcom, Sangoma, Taqua, Vitelity, Voxbone and Yealink.

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TMC is a global, integrated media company that supports clients’ goals by building communities in print, online, and face to face. TMC publishes multiple magazines including Cloud Computing, M2M Evolution, Customer, and Internet Telephony. TMCnet is the leading source of news and articles for the communications and technology industries, and is read by as many as 1.5 million unique visitors monthly. TMC produces a variety of trade events, including ITEXPO, the world’s leading B2B communications event, as well as industry events: 3D Printing Conference & Expo; Asterisk World; AstriCon; ChannelVision (CVx) Expo; Cloud4SMB Expo; DevCon5 - HTML5 & Mobile App Developers Conference; M2M Evolution Conference & Expo; Mobile Commerce Zone Conference & Expo; SecureIT; StartupCamp; Super Wi-Fi Summit; SIP Trunking-Unified Communications Seminars; Wearable Tech Conference & Expo; WebRTC Conference & Expo; and more. Visit TMC Events for additional information.