IDF 2012 San Francisco Engineers Live information

This year Intel Developer Forum is more technical than ever. For 2012 we have created more ways to connect with Intel Fellows, engineers, and other technical experts.¹

Engineering Central

Have a 20-minute private conversation with an Intel Fellow or engineer.

Tuesday
1:00 pm–5:00 pm

Wednesday
1:00 pm–5:00 pm

Thursday
1:00 pm–3:00 pm

(Sign up each day between 10:00 am–12:00 pm)

Engineers’ Power Hour

Join experts at dedicated lunch tables for an engaging chat on the technical topic of your choice in room 3016 on Level 3. Come early to reserve your seat.

Wednesday:
11:30 am–12:30 pm

Thursday:
12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Table signs will indicate the technical area of expertise. Choose your favorite and enjoy the conversation.

Ask an Intel Engineer

If you have a technical question at any time during IDF, find an Intel Technologist wearing the “Intel Engineer” shirt and ask away.

During the Engineering Central hours, you can Tweet your questions to an Intel Engineer and receive an answer while you’re at IDF.

If you have questions while you are in the Technology Showcase, Intel Engineers will be close by and ready to give you an answer.

Technical Experts in the Alumni Lounge

IDF alumni are invited to join these Intel Fellows and Engineers for an informal chat in the Alumni Lounge:

Tuesday
11:30 pm–12:30 pm
Stephen Pawlowski, Intel Senior Fellow
3:15 pm–4:00 pm
Genevieve Bell, Intel Fellow

Wednesday
3:00 pm–4:00 pm
Faye Briggs, Intel Fellow

Thursday
Noon–1:00 pm
Brian David Johnson, Intel Futurist

Intel Fellows: Live and Uncensored

Get answers to any technology question from this exclusive gathering of Intel Fellows.

This session is full of candid conversations and is often one of the most popular at IDF.

Learn more here >

Special Panel: Imagining the Future—and Building It

Do not miss this lively discussion led by Intel Futurist Brian David Johnson.

Scientists, engineers, and science fiction authors will discuss the implications of building new technologies at the intersection of science, technology, and imagination.

Learn more here >

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