October 29, 2008
4:30pm-7:30pm


Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall


Contestants, Click Here to Enter Your Gadget in GadgetFest

Exhibitors, Click Here to Register Your Trade Show Booth


The 8th annual GadgetFest is fast approaching, and tech companies in the San Diego region and beyond are preparing to showcase their newest, most innovative technologies for this year’s competition.   

Every year, CommNexus challenges tech companies within and beyond the San Diego region to enter their latest technologies into GadgetFest and compete for the coveted title of “Greatest Gadget.”  Last year’s winner, Motorola, sported the MC17 portable shopping system,  a scanning device that gives shoppers the power to speed up the checking process, locate items, and do price checks.  The previous year’s winner, Grand Central, was acquired by Google shortly after GadgetFest, and Motorola’s Q phone, Sling Media’s Slingbox, and the RAZr were all released publicly at GadgetFest before any other major trade shows.  This year, we expect heightened competition from large companies such as Motorola, LG, Verizon, and Cricket Wireless as well as from smaller stealth-startups.

The competition is preceded by a Mini CES-style trade show and gives you the opportunity to experience the latest technologies as well as network with industry representatives from all parts of the globe.  Register now and secure your place in this year’s biggest event!  This is your chance to get exclusive access to the hottest gadgets for 2009 before anyone else!

Note to college students: GadgetFest is FREE for you!  We encourage all engineering and computer science college students to attend and experience one of CommNexus' biggest events.  Just remember to register yourself through our web site and bring your student I.D. the day of the event!

COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS:

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MODERATORS:

Ken Rutkowski
KenRadio, Host and President

Ken Rutkowski is both Host and President of KenRadio Broadcasting. Part pundit, part matchmaker, part strategist, Rutkowski is considered one of the most broadly informed and connected people in the media, entertainment and technology markets. He helps startups and multinational corporations understand the trends shaping their industries and connect with the people who matter. His daily radio and Internet show, World Tech Round-Up, is a source of inside information for listeners in more than 40 countries, often scooping the major media and giving perspective to emerging trends, developments and industry maneuvers. An astute strategist, Rutkowski combines a deep understanding of media, entertainment and technology market convergence with an insider's perspective of the problems facing the industry today, helping clients craft strategies that leverage innovations in the digital economy. He is a founding member of the Streaming Media Executive Committee and is on the boards of several media, entertainment and technology companies. He appears regularly as a guest correspondent for KTTV Fox 11 and Fox's "Good Day LA."

Andy Abramson

KenRadio, Co-Host and Sr. Editor

Andy Abramson is co-host of KenRadio.com’s World Technology Round Up, Editor of Andy Abramson’s VoIPWatch, one of the blogosphere’s most read new technology blogs (http://andyabramson.blogs.com).  Often quoted by reporters and analysts on the subjects of VoIP and Wireless in his real life Andy is CEO of Comunicano, Inc., an asymmetrical marketing communications agency based in Del Mar, CA.  His company represents leading established and emerging 2.0 technology and consumer products companies based around the world.


JUDGES:
 
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WHEN
Wednesday, October 29, 2008


4:30PM - Registration & Trade Show Exhibits Open / Networking
6:00PM - Competition Begins
7:30PM - Event Ends


EVENT HOST



Qualcomm Headquarters, Building N - 5775 Morehouse Drive, San Diego, CA 92121



COST
$ 45.00 - Pre-Registration
Please pre-register by Noon on October 27
$ 50.00 - At-The-Door



PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Clint McClellan, Qualcomm, Inc. (Chair)
Craig Knox, Irving Hughes
Andy Abramson, Comunicano



EVENT SPONSOR

 

Date:

Wednesday, October 29, 2008
4:30PM-7:30PM
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Location:

5775 Morehouse Drive, San Diego, CA 92121