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The event you've been waiting your entire life for has finally arrived! No, silly, it's not Armageddon. It's the 2001 Macromedia User Conference. April 10-12 at the New York Hilton is ground zero for one of the biggest gatherings of Flash geeks and Web developers. All the experts and executives will be on hand to talk about the latest Macromedia products and what's coming in the future. 

You can't miss this!

John Paul Rawlins
 
 
Learn all the tricks of the trade for Flash, Director, Freehand, Generator, Dreamweaver, and more. Macromedia UCON 2001 has 70 individual sessions lined up for you. Users of all skill levels can develop their expertise and learn valuable skills to help them stay at the forefront of graphics, animation, and Web design. Attend information-packed seminars led by Macromedia developers, Motion Over Time, UDA, and other industry experts. Meet with your peers in after-hours gatherings to develop valuable contacts and discuss what you've learned. You'll gain knowledge you can use to realize your full creative potential. This is the premier Macromedia event of the year. 

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If you want to see demonstrations of the latest Macromedia products, the Exhibition Hall is the place to be. You'll find Macromedia engineers and industry leaders who are all there to talk shop. This is the perfect opportunity to talk to the people who make the software you use every day. If you're interested in exhibiting at UCON 2001, you can e-mail april@meetingsplus.com




This is going to be one popular convention, so you better register now to reserve your spot. You simply can't miss Macromedia UCON 2001 if you're on the cutting edge of Web development.

Visit the Macromedia site for details: UCON 2001

Here's just a sample of the sessions to whet your appetite:

• Getting into Macromedia Flash 5 - With the introduction of Flash 5, you can achieve a whole new level of Web design. Learn how top developers are using the unique features to achieve their design goals.
  
  
• Making Your Dynamic Sites More Approachable Through Better Design Techniques - Learn how to build effective interfaces for doing complex searches, displaying dynamic content, grouping results and more.
  
  
• Building Online Communities with Multi-User Servers - Director Multiuser Server adds the power to build online communities to your Web site. See how to build a chat room in five minutes and discover more complex applications like remote browser control and online whiteboards.
  
  
• Bridging the Gap: Generator and Middleware - This session will focus on the different methods to create data-driven sites with ColdFusion, Microsoft ASP and JSP. Examples of each middleware solution will be shown. The session will also include a basic architecture of Generator and how it works.
  
  
• Rapid Prototyping and the Interactive Development Process - Packed with real-world examples and anecdotes, this session will show how rapid prototyping can be used to deliver cutting- edge interactive projects on tight deadlines. Learn when and how to apply this method and discover the secrets to success in instructional design.
  
  
• Tips and Tricks in Lingo - Learn from the experts how to take advantage of the fantastic power of Lingo. Find out about the subtle intricacies of properties, symbols, lists, parent/child scripts, speed optimization and Macromedia Flash ActionScript integration.

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As we all know, conferences aren't just about business. Flash is fun, but this is the Big Apple we're talkin' about! The Hilton is located at Rockefeller Center, just blocks from theaters, nightclubs, and Fifth Avenue shopping. Who knows, you might leave town toting one of Dave Letterman's canned hams under your arm! To make things a little easier on your wallet, the Hilton is offering UCON attendees a special room rate of $245 per night. You can also get special rates on airfare from United Airlines.

Visit the Macromedia site for details: UCON 2001