DEMOGala 2006

The 2nd annual DEMOgala featured 37 innovative companies. Excitement during the sold-out event was apparent as attendees and DEMO Showcase companies got the chance to see and interact with creative business technologies, express ideas, share product innovation and the celebrate the Colorado’s Technology industry. Attendees ranged from C-level executives and venture capitalists to students and career counselors as the focus of DEMOgala incorporated technology and education as the critical elements for the future of Colorado's economy.

From SWAT team rescues and nationally renowned gaming software to search engine "pirates" and a student-lead robotics team, DEMOgala provided a platform for Colorado companies to shine and attendees to learn about which companies are pushing creativity to new levels.

The 2006 DEMOgala keynote speaker Jeffrey Rhoda, VP of Innovation, IBM, inspired attendees with international trends and reflections about all elements of technology and how our industry will transform business throughout the world. From software and IT, to nanotechnology, molecular biology/technology, and aeronautical developments that now make robotics a part of manufacturing, he inspired the audience to think forward for world opportunities. He also shared the newest innovations from IBM, which has become not only revolutionary for large businesses, but also is becoming integral to small- and medium-sized businesses across all industries.