After visiting the exhibit hall, don’t forget to vote for your favorite booths and technology solutions. Each attendee that votes is automatically entered to win a Wii Prize Package. Electronic voting stations are conveniently located at the exhibit hall entrance, HFTP booth #161 and Cybernet Center. You can also log on using your own computer. More...

Austin is just simply not like the rest of Texas. From the quirky cast of characters that populate Congress Avenue to burnt orange-clad University of Texas students, bats to Longhorns, four-star restaurants to down-home barbecue joints, corporate CEOs to struggling musicians, Texas' capital city stands apart from the rest. More...

Monday’s Opening Session officially kicks off HITEC 2008 at the Austin Convention Center with two technology experts. Join us as Dell executive and a noted trend watcher discuss technology trends. The Opening Session is 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. in Ballroom D of the Austin Convention Center, with the Welcome Reception immediately following from 6:30 – 8 p.m. in Ballroom E-G. More...

Don’t miss the opportunity to network and mingle with colleagues and exhibitors during the Welcome Reception. Immediately following the Opening Session, the Welcome Reception starts at 6:30 p.m. in Ballroom E-G. More...

First-time attendees don’t miss this special session. Learn what makes HITEC different, hear insider perspectives, find out about new products and services and how to interact with suppliers/vendors on the exhibit floor. Discover the abundant activities and learning opportunities available at HITEC 2008 and connect with other attendees. More...

Dave Berkus, HFTP Technology Hall of Fame member and long time venture capitalist, presents his “10 Trends in Technology” that shape how we plan in 2008 and beyond. Berkus, known in the venture capital world as “Mr. Trend,” has been defining the future of technology for 15 years, presenting his views before CEO workshops, business groups and technology associations. More...

Come to Tuesday’s General Session and help HFTP honor the 2008 International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame inductee Fraser Hickox and the 2008 CHTP of the Year Ian Cole, CHTP. More...