Let me start off by saying that the “Creative Safari” has absolutely nothing to do with the Safari browser. I think someone somewhere could have come up with a better name that would not be so confusing to some people. What it does have to do with is digital photography and videography.

Those attending Macworld Conference and Expo in San Francisco next will have the option to participate in the Power Tools Conference Program. These are in-depth sessions that focus on a specific application or tool, such as Photoshop, ActionScript and FileMaker. Each Power Tool class involves two days of instruction and are split into two series.

The Mac Labs at the Macworld Expo is kind of an in-depth training class for just about everything Apple computer related. Mac Labs is an interesting part of the Macworld Expo. Mac Labs offer intimate, hands-on instruction for specific applications and tools. I have to say if I was going to get the opportunity to go to the Macworld Expo, this is the module in which I would be most interested.

IT. It is a billion dollar business. Just about every business in the United States is connect to the internet and or uses computers for point of sale transactions. This requires some kind of information technology support. A lot of small companies will call their local computer or networking shop for assistance. The larger companies, however, usually have an IT specialist on staff. Large corporations have entire departments dedicated to it. How does Apple and the Macworld Expo fit in you ask? MacIT.

Market Symposiums are full day sessions targeting specific verticals and/or job functions. All of the following classes are a full day long and are offered on January 9th.

It is no secret that Adobe will not exhibit at Macworld Expo at The Moscone Center in San Francisco next month. They and many others will either be absent altogether or simply put up a basic display this time around. Everyone knows the economy is hitting everyone hard, businesses included, so I do not think we will see a large showing of third party developers. It just too expensive for the small guy to be a part of the Expo. There are, however, about 500 companies that will make it this year. Attendance will be at least 40,000. That is big. Really big.

What I suggest is a completely different format; take the whole thing back to square one. I understand that the Macworld Expo is kind of a traditional Apple platform for certain things, but hear me out before you dismiss the idea. It can still be both and reach a lot more people much more quickly.

Why not offer a Pay-Per-View of the event?

If you’re like me and are curious about the announcements that Apple will make, you have probably read all the rumors that are floating around the internet. Well, let me throw my two cents in the hat.

IDC, organizers of the annual Macworld Conference and Expo, have extended the early bird registrations by one week from today, giving you until December 8th to register with the discount. Registering with the early bird pricing can save you up to $200, depending upon which package you select. As with previous years, for guaranteed seating more »