Read enough about DesignCon on EE Times? Don't cry "uncle" just yet. We've got a collection of mobile and tablet apps to help those of you going to the conference plan your days productively. Whether you've got an iPhone, iPad, Android device, or prefer mobile-web (aka HTML 5) access, our apps will enable you to:
- Personalized your event schedule
- Access the Attendee directory
- See Exhibitor listings
- Do location-based check-ins and "badging" (that's a game with prizes; see the FAQ below)
- Connect with Twitter & Facebook
[Click here to register for DesignCon 2013, Jan. 28-31 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Options range from an All-Access Pass to Free Expo Admission, which includes attendance at a dozen tech training sessions.]There are three ways to access our apps:
- Search"DesignCon" in the App Store or Google Play
- Go to our mobile app page and choose the appropriate download for your iPhone, Android phone or BlackBerry
- Scan this QR code:
Inside the AppHere's a grab of the home page of the iPhone version of the app, followed by a table explaining the icons.
| Activity Feed | Keep your finger on the pulse of the event – see what people are doing, view photos, find trending sessions and topics, and “like” and comment on other attendees’ activities. |
| Full Agenda | Explore the full agenda and all related information (description, room, time, speakers, etc.), and add sessions to your personal agenda. |
| My Schedule | Your customized agenda – see what sessions you have selected to attend, check-in when you arrive, leave comments and more. |
| Community | See who else is using the app and attending the event, request to be friends, send messages and plan meetups. |
| Places | Look up info on the Santa Clara Convention Center, hotels and more – and check-in to earn points and badges! |
| Leaderboard | Check out who is in the lead, who has the most points at the event from check-ins and other activities, and climb your way to the top with activity. On Thursday, January 31 at 1:00pm PST, the attendee in the #1 spot will win a $250 AMEX Gift Card! |
| My Badges | See which badges you have earned with check-ins, making friends and other activities. These badges also earn you points so you can climb the Leaderboard. |
| Attendee Pics | View photos from the event, attendees and exhibitors – see where people are and what’s happening in all different areas of the show at any given time. |