La Jolla, CA, March 21, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MadCap Software, Inc. (www.madcapsoftware.com) the leader in multi-channel content authoring and a showcase company for Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) Visual Studio and Microsoft XPS, today announced the agenda for MadWorld 2013 (www.madworldconference.com). The nearly sold-out event is MadCap's first worldwide conference for technical communications specialists and documentation managers. It will provide unprecedented access for attendees to learn proven best practices, network with fellow technical writers and information architects, and connect with industry experts from around the globe. MadWorld 2013 will be held April 7-9, 2013 at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego, CA.
"From the start, we have been committed to creating a superior customer experience by redefining technical communications software and the services that support it," said Anthony Olivier, MadCap Software founder and CEO. "MadWorld 2013 extends this commitment with a fresh take on the technical communication industry and on innovative tools and techniques for how technical writers can deliver cutting-edge, multimedia content in print, online, and on mobile devices in their language of choice."
"MadWorld 2013 sounds so cool! I have already learned so much from the MadCap team and community. I will definitely be there," said Pam Coca, Compressus Inc. documentation manager.
Worldwide Experts in Technical Communications
MadWorld 2013 will bring together leading technical communications and translation experts from around the world--including presentations from leading companies such as Caradigm (A Microsoft GE Healthcare Company) and Blackbaud--to share their experiences and best practices. The conference will feature more than 40 presentations geared toward different levels of users, from novices to seasoned technical writing professionals. Attendees will be able to choose from a number of deep technical sessions, participate in hands-on labs, and learn about the latest industry trends and techniques.
MadWorld 2013 sessions (www.madcapsoftware.com/events/madworld/schedule.aspx) will examine approaches to state-of-the-art content development, covering topics such as, Aligning Technical Communication with Business Goals, Techniques for High-Powered Single-sourcing with Flare, Make Your Content Findable Through Search, Embedded User Assistance, and Flare Integration using APIs. They also will explore how to optimize publishing in different formats, including "Mobilizing" Online Help - Challenges and Mechanics, Customizing HTML5 & WebHelp: Modern Output Matching Your Company Style, and Rockin' the Print Output. Additionally, attendees will gain insights into localizing content in sessions on Managing Translation Process with Flare and Lingo, Managing Multiple Projects and Outputs in a Translation Environment, and Internationalizing your Flare projects. Other presentations will examine a range of technical communications techniques and business best practices.
Limited Attendee Openings Still Available
Less than three weeks before the event, MadWorld 2013 is almost sold out, with attendees coming from as far away as Africa, Australia and Europe. The price for the all-inclusive event--covering all sessions, lodging at the event hotel, breakfast, lunch, and receptions all three nights--is $1,499 per attendee. For more information, visit www.madworldconference.com.
About MadCap Software
MadCap Software, Inc. is a leading technical communication software firm specializing in integrated applications for end-to-end content development, delivery and management. MadCap's software products provide state-of-the-art content workflow solutions for multi-channel publishing, including the Web, print, desktop and mobile. Through its strategic partner Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT), MadCap delivers solutions optimized for Microsoft Windows, Visual Studio, and the .NET environment. Headquartered in La Jolla, CA, MadCap is home to some of the most experienced software architects and product experts in the documentation industry. Learn more about MadCap Software at www.madcapsoftware.com.
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