Giving attendees a literal “road map” to help guide them was just one of the ways organizers rolled out the red carpet for first-timers.
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Keynotes brought all 15,000 developers together, while specialized education ensured attendees got the most out of their time.
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Organizers said they had 525 units on show floor capturing data from the attendees as they visited exhibitors and sponsors.
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The three-day conference has been growing each year since its inception in 2013, with more than 3,000 people attending the 2016 event at the San Diego Convention Center.
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Attendees who wanted help to meet others with specific interests or expertise could seek assistance from staff at the conference’s “Networking Embassy.”
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At the opening-night party, attendees played “Networking Bingo” by gathering Twitter handles of fellow guests that met the criteria indicated in the boxes.
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The product showcase included 400 exhibitors from around the world.
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While attendance rose more than 10 percent compared to 2015, organizers were able to reconfigure the show floor to provide wider aisles and more open areas for networking.
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