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eSports is a growth industry. So much so that Chinese internet giant Tencent plans to invest $14.6 billion into its country’s presence in the next five years. That will no doubt trigger other massive investment from other global entities. For the average human with kids and a mortgage, what is it like at a massive … Continued
Evo 2017 gaming competition expects to draw 20,000 to the Mandalay Bay Events Center. The big names are there. Marvel, Tekken, Street Fighter V, and Injustice will all have their spotlight as professional gamers compete for the grand prize and internet bragging rights. At the less attended and adorned tables, indie game developers sell their … Continued
The first ever Microsoft Ready comes to Vegas, July from the 17th – 21st. Note that Microsoft Ready is a closed event and is only open to current Microsoft employees. We’re telling you about it because it’s really cool. What Is Microsoft Ready? Microsoft Ready is an education and networking event for Microsoft employees. It … Continued
Plenty of Vegas names and issues are front and center as Caesar’s Palace hosts the IoT Evolution Expo July 17-20. IoT Evolution Expo 2017 focuses heavily on smart cities and transportation solutions. There are lots of sessions that #VegasTech readers can attend for free with an Expo Plus Pass that includes all of this goodness: … Continued
The cloud is the new way to work for every business large and small. Making the most of that means having the best information possible. At Oktane 2017 August 28-30, more than 2000 IT professionals plan to come together and make life simpler and more secure for all. Okta is a leading cloud identity and … Continued
When the Interop ITX conference comes back to town May 15-19, things will be bigger and better and not just because this is Vegas, baby. Cloud computing use is growing exponentially as are all the problems with it. Several sessions provide crash courses in AWS best practices and managing containers over the course of the week. … Continued
The UNLV American Intellectual Property Law Association is sponsoring an IP event May 12 at the Rob Roy Innevation Center. The event includes directors from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and UNLV students. The free event has a definite Vegas slant with its focus on university-based economic development, a look at solar energy … Continued
The Internet of Things Evolution Expo comes to Caesars Palace from July 17th through July 20th, 2017, and we have some special deals just for VegasTech readers. For those that might not be familiar with the term, Internet of Things (IoT) refers to all of those smart, networked devices that communicate and make your life easier. … Continued
On Friday, April 28 at 11:30 AM, VegasTech’s own Kenny Eliason will be at the Innevation Center’s CommunityCation Luncheon to talk about the past, present, and future of #VegasTech. Share lunch, provided by the Innevation Center, with other tech entrepreneurs and enthusiasts at this free education and networking event. Kenny Eliason is a long time … Continued
Beginning on Friday, March 31, Youth Startup Weekend comes to Red Flint in Downtown Las Vegas. Tickets start at $10 and are available for individuals or groups. Youth Startup Weekend is open to middle and high school students with a flair for entrepreneurship. Come participate in workshops, collaborate with peers, and sit down for one-on-one … Continued