Apple Expo 2005 Paris Events are Revealed

The organizers of Apple Expo 2005 in Paris, 9/20-24, have listed this year's events. There are two new special events, a National Pavilion: Japan and one for Weblog and Podcasting. Here are the details:

National Pavilion: Japan--For the first time ever, an individual country will be the guest of honor at Apple Expo. With a mixture of robotics and traditions, mangas and technologies, Japan will be well represented with a dedicated pavilion showcasing Japanese publishers, manufacturers and programmers.

Weblog and Podcasting--This year, Apple Expo 2005 will use the blog as a new communication tool to provide a real-time report of the exhibition’s highlights using all the latest weblog functions: articles and calendar as well as moblogging and podcasting live from the exhibition. This will act as a “virtual” extension of the exhibition, making it possible to interact more effectively with visitors about Apple Expo events and important announcements.

In addition, there will be five solution centers for professionals: Creation, Small & Medium Businesses, Developers & Innovation, Health Care and Education.

For individuals there are the Easy Mac discovery workshop, Kids in the Hall for young children, Employment Area, Games Tournament, Games Arcade, iLife Workshop and feature demonstration and Play Music for learning how to use Apple's GarageBand.

Late last week it was noted that Apple CEO Steve Jobs does not plan to deliver a keynote address this year. More... [Bill Fox]