
Dell World began with a party on December 11. The event started with a two-hour street festival with live music and food trucks followed by a concert inside Austin City Limits by Camp Freddy, a cover band composed of Dave Navarro, Billy Morrison, Matt Sorum, Donovan Leitch, Jr., and Chris Chaney.
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Dell brought in six local food trucks for its opening party.
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Above the Solutions Showcase, colorful, chandelier-like signage indicated the five topical areas of the floor.
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As a new feature this year, Dell incorporated 3-D projection mapping into videos and transitions during the three keynote sessions.
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Lounges on the expo floor were used for overflow seating during keynote sessions.
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Colorful electronic signage separated each of the five neighborhoods on the expo floor.
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The Social Media Prize Machine rewarded attendees with prizes such as water bottles and candy bars when they "liked" the Dell Facebook page.
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Pedicabs to carry attendees to and from the convention center included advertising about Dell products and services.
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