Apple, IDG Renames Macworld New York, Again; Welcome To Macworld CreativePro

April 21st, 2003 at 3:00 PM - News by Bryan Chaffin

IDG and Apple have given the summer Macworld show yet another name change. After a big bruhaha between the two companies over the fate of the New York show -- including a move back to Boston, a subsequent announcement by Apple that it wouldnit participate in the Boston show, a threat from IDG (and a public reconciliation) concerning last Januaryis San Francisco show, sharp words for Apple from departing IDG chief Charlie Greco, and then finally, a compromise between the two companies with the transition of the New York show into the smaller, more focused CREATE -- the show has been officially redesignated as Macworld CreativePro Conference & Expo. IDG is not offering a reason for the name change, but is touting it as an effort to "further define the eventis focus." From IDG:

IDG World Expo today announced that the summer 2003 event focusing on technology and professional solutions for the creative arts has been re-named Macworld CreativePro Conference & Expo. Originally announced by IDG World Expo and Apple on March 26, 2003 as "CREATE," this event will address the needs of creative professionals in design and publishing, video and music. Macworld CreativePro Conference & Expo will take place July 14-18, 2003 at New York Cityis Javits Center.

The name change further defines the eventis focus on the needs of creative professionals, as well as consumers who want to develop more advanced skills in the creative arts.

Macworld CreativePro Conference & Expo will attract filmmakers, directors, graphic designers, photographers, broadcast journalists, publishers, musicians, music executives, producers and others driven by a desire to learn the latest creative techniques and to exchange new ideas with their peers.

Macworld CreativePro Conference & Expo is presented by IDG World Expo and Apple.

You can find more information on Macworld CreativePro at the Macworld Expo Web site.