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   MacTech Conference Adds Tesla Test Drives and Enterprise Bridge

   Adam C. Engst

   All work and no play makes for a dull conference, and the upcoming
   [1]MacTech Conference 2013 has plenty of useful, illuminating,
   insightful [2]sessions aimed at IT professionals and developers,
   delivered by [3]industry experts. On the play side of the equation,
   MacTech has just announced two special opportunities.

   First, [4]Tesla Motors will be on hand at MacTech Conference, but not
   to give a session. Instead, attendees will be able to sign up to test
   drive the award-winning Tesla Model S electric car. The fine print
   states that there are a limited number of slots, only one test drive
   per person, and you must be a registered attendee who is 25 or older
   and have a valid driver's license. An online time slot reservation
   system will be available soon, and I promise to mention it'¦ after I
   sign up.

   [5][tn_Tesla-Model-S.jpg]

   Second, on the first day of MacTech Conference, the [6]New Starship
   Foundation will install the center section from the bridge of the USS
   Enterprise-D from 'Star Trek: The Next Generation.' It's not just a set
   restoration, though, since [7]New Starship is working to turn the
   bridge into a fully operational educational simulation of the
   Enterprise, with touch-screen computers that can help teach science,
   technology, and engineering through the filter of the Star Trek
   universe. New Starship's CEO and CTO will be hand to answer questions.
   Our 14-year-old son Tristan is going to be incredibly unhappy about
   being left home when he hears about this. Sorry, kid.

   IFRAME: [8]http://www.youtube.com/embed/PajdwFY9t9Y

   MacTech Conference 2013 costs $1,399, with pre-registration pricing at
   $1,099, but TidBITS readers can [9]knock another $100 off that,
   bringing the price to $999. The conference takes place November 6th
   through 8th in Los Angeles, and the cost includes all meals. Space in
   the conference hotel is disappearing fast, so you should also
   [10]reserve a hotel room soon if you want to attend.

References

   1. http://www.mactech.com/conference/about
   2. http://www.mactech.com/conference/sessions
   3. http://www.mactech.com/conference/speakers
   4. http://www.teslamotors.com/
   5. http://tidbits.com/resources/2013-10/Tesla-Model-S.jpg
   6. http://newstarship.com/
   7. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PajdwFY9t9Y
   8. http://www.youtube.com/embed/PajdwFY9t9Y
   9. http://www.mactech.com/conference/sponsored-discount?rid=TidBITS
  10. http://www.mactech.com/conference/travel

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