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IDF Technical Session Tracks

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Technical Tracks
Titles Descriptions
Academia: The Challenges of Learning and Teaching New Technology in a Rapidly Changing Industry (ACA)
 Join the sessions in this track to hear about technologies that are part of the academic curriculum and the challenges associated with preparing the next generation of technologists. Hear about industry and academic collaborations and topics of special interest to academics: new research center focuses, next generation applications and other technical topics. Intel’s higher education program works with academic leaders to foster areas of key research, foster skill based technical pipelines and provide technology leadership worldwide.
AIOs and Innovative Desktop Technologies (AIO)
 All-in-One (AIO) designs are expanding the horizons of what a "desktop" computer can be. This track will highlight the ecosystem opportunities for these innovative new PCs and deep dive into the technologies Intel is working on to fuel the All-in-One growth.
Exploring the Technical Details of Intel® Next Generation Microarchitectures (ARC)
 Join this track to get details on the next generation Intel® microarchitectures. Additionally there will be a session on the new Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (Intel® AVX2).
2013 Businss Client Solutions (BCS)
 Delve into the suite of powerful new business client solutions and tools that enable users to deploy Intel® vPro™ technology solutions and unlock the value of the Intel vPro technology platforms. Come hear about Business Clients for 2013. These are faster and smarter solutions for every business client need including: Ultrabooks™, innovative new anti-theft solutions, Intel vPro technology, Intel® Small Business Advantage and Intel® Setup and Configuration Software. Business clients are now more diverse and dynamic than ever. Join the sessions in our track to prepare yourself, today, for the business client needs of tomorrow.
Cloud Computing: Evolution of the Data Center (CLD)
 2012 has signaled enterprise IT’s tipping point of broad scale deployment of cloud services enabling large gains in IT efficiency, agility and flexibility at a time when demands on data centers are growing exponentially. In this track, get the latest developments on the realization of Intel’s Cloud 2015 Vision. Hear about advancements in compute, 10 Gigabit networking, and next generation storage, providing greater security, efficiency, and data center simplification. Find out about the latest microserver developments including the next generation Intel® microserver platform code name, Centerton and how microservers fit within the cloud computing continuum. Finally, get the latest from organizations such as the Open Data Center Alliance, as they chart the next generation of cloud computing requirements, and the Intel® Cloud Builders program, providing industry solutions custom built for the cloud.
Communications Infrastructure: An Architectural Inflection Point (COM)
 Intelligently managing and supporting the traffic that's coming from billions of smart, newly connected devices creates a once-in-a-generation opportunity for our communications infrastructure, starting with standards-based platforms. High performing, highly integrated Intel® architecture based platforms enable the consolidation of control, application and data plane - and even signal processing - workloads on a single platform. Follow this track to hear from Intel® technology experts on how you can exploit our multi-core architecture and new software development kits to deliver unprecedented versatility in your communications systems.
Intel® Architecture: The Foundation for Big Data (DAT)
 Big Data. It seems like everyone is talking about it, but what exactly are the drivers of big data and how will organizations extract value from new insights from big data analytics? In this track, we will discuss the architectural foundation of big data from intelligent device proliferation, the massive growth in data stores, and the leap in compute performance required to turn data into insight and information. We’ll chart how enterprises, technologists and managers of web scale data centers are coming together to form approaches for data analysis and highlight areas where the industry can innovate to drive the maximum value out of this compelling opportunity.
Extended Battery Life for Ultrabooks™ and Other Mobile Computers (EBL)
 Ultrabooks™ and other mobile consumption devices continue to raise consumer expectations for battery life. Yet expectations for performance, increasing display resolution, and other features continue to put pressure on power consumption. The sessions in this track present solutions and methodologies for extending battery life through platform power reduction, system power management, software optimization, and implementation of power management guidelines for PCI Express*, USB, and SATA devices using interconnect bus extensions.
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface  Technology (EFI)
 Get the latest technical information on the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) industry standard and advancements in platform technologies. Learn how Intel and Industry leaders are using the UEFI standard, the Intel® UEFI Development Kit, and new Intel® platform technologies to create innovative firmware solutions and develop fast, secure, efficient and robust platforms across the compute continuum.
Intel Labs: Innovating for the Future (FUT)
 Researchers at Intel Labs are innovating today for the new and advanced compute experiences of tomorrow. Learn what our researchers are doing across the computing spectrum to create technology that is more secure, more efficient and highly adaptive to an ever-changing environment.
Gold Sponsor Sessions (GSP)
 This track includes sessions from the Gold Sponsors of IDF.
Graphics and Visual Computing (GVC)
 This track will give you information on the latest capabilities for current and future Intel® HD Graphics offerings. The sessions in the track include live demos, and will cover next generation Intel® Microarchitecture, code name Haswell and the hardware and software optimizations this technology will bring to applications in gaming, entertainment and various other categories across mobile, desktop, and workstation platforms. Discussion will include the harmony of feature that Intel HD Graphics brings to the platform for increased capability. It will also highlight the tools that help developers leverage the latest Intel® architecture for the optimum end user experience, including workload balancing, performance and power tuning as well as highlighting successful case studies.
Healthcare and Life Sciences: Big Data and Mobility (HLC)
 Health reform and global economic stimulus have created unprecedented opportunities for countries to transform their healthcare systems by deploying information technology for the wellness of their citizens. Whether you support or provide services to a small practice, a regional hospital system, or a nationwide provider, this track can help point you to resources to help you reduce costs, create efficiencies and connect people with information to improve healthcare. The sessions in the track will focus on requirements and tools for Intel® Architecture developers to create healthcare and life sciences solutions around big data and analytics and also how we mobilize the healthcare community to deliver care at the right place, with the right device and in real time.
High Speed I/O Technologies (HST)
 This track demonstrates how Intel® technologies combine to accelerate end user innovation and scale power, performance and functionality as new generations of solutions become available across the IA continuum, from handheld to cloud computing. Key technology discussions include: PCI Express* and USB* architectures and their derivatives, as well as Thunderbolt™ technologies.
Intel IT: Enterprise Innovation (IEI) Hear from Intel IT professionals on how they are addressing Enterprise IT challenges with new and innovative solutions. Intel IT Engineers and Architects will present detailed findings on Cloud, Ultrabook™ technology, and Mobile Application Development. This track covers a number of topical challenges being faced by Enterprise organizations and focuses on medium to long term efforts to address these.
Innovation Science at Intel (INN)
 Innovation is an engine for growth and often called a team sport. Open innovation requires collaboration. Join us to hear about innovation science methods and how you can continue to build your culture of innovation everywhere from manufacturing to the customer door.
Platform Modeling and Simulation Tools (MST)
 Get the latest technical information on the Platform Modeling and Simulation technologies. This track covers Intel® CoFluent™ Studio system modeling and Wind River* Simics* simulation tools and technologies for platform design, analysis and development. Hear about new approaches to systems development as well as simulation tools to expedite design decisions and capabilities for architectural studies and performance as well as software development, testing and debugging.
Innovation for PC Enthusiasts and the Rest of Us (PCE)
 Fueled by the capabilities of the Intel® Core™ processor, the PC industry has been quietly creating numerous new technologies, peripherals and software designed to make the client PC more powerful, efficient, interactive and fun for both enthusiasts and regular PC users. This track will include technical deep dives on a number of these new innovations with a focus on the opportunities for the industry.
The Security Journey: Ensuring You Are Getting Ahead (SEC) Never before have computers faced such great threats. Not only is the number of threats increasing, but innovative adversaries are diversifying their means and tools for exploiting vulnerabilities. At the same time, businesses, nations and individuals have never been more dependent on computing power and connectivity. At the intersection of these great forces, we need new ways for hardware and software to protect our global digital infrastructure. This track will review ways that today’s commonly available technology can improve computing security and suggest some opportunities for new solutions in the future against a broad spectrum of Intel® Architecture based computing platforms.
Intel® Software and Services: Providing a Competitive Advantage Through Software (SFT)
 Intel® software unlocks the full range of capabilities of multi-core processing that can drive your business forward. Intel software enables you to span multiple platforms and operating systems while minimizing your software development challenges. Intel, working closely with the ISV ecosystem, completes the platform solution by offering a wide range of software, services and support. This track provides attendees with a solid understanding of Intel’s current software direction including education on the latest processor architecture enhancements, O/S and ecosystem enabling, advances in software tools, ISV case studies, services and much more.
Special Sessions (SPC)
 This track includes the special sessions at IDF including Technology Insight, Industry Insight and other special sessions.
Intel® Solid-State Drive Technology (SSD)
 Join the sessions in this track to find out where and why solid-state drive technology excels. Hear about system level optimizations required to maximize the performance and endurance of solid-state drives. The track also explores the continuous evolution of non-volatile memory technology and its future direction.
Technical Computing: Driving to Exascale Computing (TEC)
 This track offers attendees an insight into Intel® technology that brings transformations in discovery and design for technical computing, heading for a path to Exascale. Key technology discussions include Intel® Xeon® processor solutions for HPC and workstations, Intel® Xeon® Phi™ processors for highly parallel workloads, Intel® Software Tools and Libraries, as well as future directions in heterogeneous computing products and programming models. In addition, the track will discuss fabric and storage technologies required to chart a path to Exascale performance, and the critical technologies Intel is delivering with the industry to ensure balanced platform delivery for this bold future of HPC.
Tablets, Smartphones and Modems: Intel’s Next Generation Mobile and Communication Devices (TSM)
 Intel’s market opportunity is escalating as we enter the tablet and smartphone market segments. We have introduced performance leading smartphone and tablet platforms. x86 is an incredibly scalable architecture and is capable of delivering a balanced product approach enabling a great performance driven user experience. Today’s consumers are embracing sleek touch devices that are always connected for consuming immersive content, browsing the web and taking photos – we have an aggressive roadmap and deep technology leadership to meet today’s consumer needs. If you are a developer looking for ways to capitalize on these usage models through our scalable architecture, please join our sessions. You will hear from the technical experts who are working on Intel’s next generation mobile tablets and smartphones, all based on Intel® Architecture. Topics will include updates on the Intel® silicon and software solution roadmap for Intel® Atom™ processor based platforms paired with Windows* 8 and Android* operating systems.
Ultrabook™ and the Transformation of the PC (ULB)
 Ultrabooks™ are changing the expectations of "laptops" and leading a larger transformation of the Personal Computer. As we look to 2013 and beyond, there are many opportunities for system makers, component makers, and ecosystem partners to join this transformation. This track will provide details, beyond the keynotes, on Intel's vision for where Ultrabooks™ will go in 2013, plus provide technical deep dives into the challenges and opportunities in electrical, mechanical and software ingredients.
Wireless Innovation (WIR)
 User expectations for how computers and other devices serve them for work and pleasure are creating new opportunities for wireless connectivity. At the same time, the challenges around form-factors, power consumption, performance, and secure connections are getting more difficult as well. This track will cover the innovative technologies under development at Intel to help the industry address these challenges.
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