Special Events

Exclusively for HP Certified Professionals, it’s a Rat Pack Party at the Pool at the Palms Casino Resort! Join us “…on an evening in Vegas...”  and build your network, poolside. Bus service to and from The Palms will be provided by AWG for Mandalay Bay, THE Hotel, and Four Seasons.

Howie Mandel, one of the most dynamic comedic stage performers in show business today, will perform at the HP Technology Forum & Expo 2008 closing general session on Thursday morning!

A comedian, actor, talk and game show host, writer, and producer—Howie reached American prominence in the ‘80’s both as a comedian and as Dr. Wayne Fiscus on the award-winning NBC drama “St. Elsewhere.” He later served as creator, executive producer and voice talent for the Emmy Award-nominated animated children series “Bobby’s World” which ran eight seasons on FOX and now appears in syndication in 65 countries. Most recently, he’s taken the spotlight as host for the high-stakes game show “Deal or No Deal,” one of the most watched shows on TV. Howie has done countless comedy specials both on cable and network television, and he frequently appears on “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno performing his signature hidden-camera bits.

Don’t miss Howie Mandel’s exclusive performance for conference attendees!

Matchbox Twenty’s smash hits include “Push,” “3am,” “If You’re Gone,”  “Bent,” “Disease,” “Unwell,” “Real World,” “Back 2 Good,” “Mad Season,” and “Bright Lights.” They followed their 2002 album More Than You Think You Are with last year’s retrospective album Exile on Mainstream, returning to the airwaves stronger than ever, with new songs and the same the driving energy that’s kept Matchbox Twenty at the top of the charts. In January 2008 they launched the Exile in America Tour, which will continue on to the E.U. and Australia. 

But before they go, catch them at the closing party of the HP Technology Forum & Expo 2008!