The Voices That Matter: Web Design conference is presented by New Riders, an imprint of Peachpit, the Creative Pro Group of Pearson Education.

Founded in 1982, Adobe Systems Incorporated, the leader in network publishing, offers a comprehensive line of software for enterprise and creative professional customers. Its products enable customers to create, manage, and deliver visually rich, compelling, and reliable content. Based in San Jose, California, Adobe is one of the world's largest software companies with annual revenues exceeding $3 billion.

We're the place people go to fuel their passions. Across our growing family of brands, we focus on the topics people are most passionate about—like technology, games, music, TV, film, food and parenting—and we create rich, engaging environments where they can explore and share the things they're into.

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As prime destinations for the information and entertainment people crave, we don't just support lifestyles—we help define them. Through relevant content, expert insights, and quality interaction, we offer authentic, immersive media experiences that can't be found anywhere else. Our brands provide marketers with powerful resources for connecting with millions of desirable, influential and hard-to-reach customers. So, for smart marketers and passionate audiences alike, there's no better place to be than CNET Networks.

Adobe Press, an imprint of Peachpit, is a world leader in high-quality books for visual communicators and the official source of training materials for Adobe software. Known for the best-selling Classroom in a Book series, Adobe Press publishes instructional and inspirational books at all learning levels.

Craft Distillers is a collective of extraordinary small-batch artisan distillers still making spirits the way it was done before the Industrial Revolution. Using fresh, often unusual ingredients (no additives), each batch is made by hand on a small pot still by a master distiller who really loves what they do.

Stockphoto® is the world's preeminent collection of member-generated royalty-free images, at the world's best prices. There are no subscription fees or extra costs. Just the best Stock Photography, Vector illustrations, and Flash files online, at prices for everyone.

Lynda.com is an award-winning provider of educational materials that help you learn, master, and apply digital tools and techniques. Far less expensive than classes or seminars, the Online Training Library® offers 24/7 access to comprehensive, video-based training that is effortless to use, easy to understand, and enjoyable to watch.

Miskeeto helps companies design and develop socially-conscious products, sites, and services that improve the world. Led by user-experience expert and author Robert Hoekman, Jr., Miskeeto delivers results through product ideation, user-experience design, site design and development, and even in-house training. Learn more at www.miskeeto.com.

We believe that the speed at which a customer receives an online purchase plays a very important role in how that customer thinks about shopping online again in the future, so at Zappos, we have put a lot of focus on making sure the shoes get delivered to our customers as quickly as possible.

Digital Guru is an independent bookstore located in Sunnyvale, California, and on the web at www.digitalgguru.com. The store has been around since 1994 and offers a complete line of computer books, from self-paced tutorials for beginners to advanced references for professional designers.

Digital Web Magazine is an online magazine intended for professional Web designers, web developers and information architects. The magazine consists primarily of work contributed by Web authors, as well as by others who occasionally delve into the web realm. We put emphasis on and provide recognition for contributed work. The Magazine is recognized by nearly all of the major Web design agencies in the industry.

Founded in 1985, HOW Magazine provides graphic-design professionals with essential business information, covers new technology and processes, profiles renowned and up-and-coming designers, details noteworthy projects, and provides creative inspiration. The year-end Business Annual has become a respected resource for its articles about studios across the U.S. In addition, HOW holds annual Self-Promotion, International, and Interactive Design competitions and features the results in special issues. Other frequently profiled topics include digital design, creativity, typography, and paper. The magazine is published in Cincinnati by F&W Publications.

Established in 1984, MacTech Magazine is the only monthly magazine focused on Macintosh technology. Distributed in over 60 countries, MacTech is read by tens of thousands of technical Macintosh users ... from network administrators to programmers, from solution providers to Enterprise, and in general anyone that's interested in the Macintosh beyond the user level.

The National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) is a dynamic trade association and the world's leading resource for Adobe® Photoshop® education, training, and news. It is led by a world-class team of Photoshop experts, authors, consultants, trainers, and educators whose focus is to ensure that NAPP members stay on the cutting edge of Adobe Photoshop techniques and ahead of their competition.

Planet Quark is an independent Web site, created and maintaine BY users of Quark products, FOR users of Quark products. Contributions come from users around the world who want to share their knowledge and enthusiasm for Quark products with other users of Quark products. Its intention is to support Quark users by providing helpful information relating to all aspects of a Quark user's professional life.

Founded in 1939, PRINT magazine informs and enlightens the graphic design profession with in-depth reporting and critical commentary on the emergent issues, trends, and ideas affecting global visual communications. PRINT analyzes the influence and effectiveness of the designer in the worlds of commerce, culture, and society and presents its observations within a rich and dynamic visual environment. The magazine is published in Cincinnati by F&W Publications.

STEP inside design explores the impact of design on all facets of our lives. Each issue includes profiles of visionary creatives, thoughtful analysis on business issues, and essays and commentaries on design's most relevant questions. It's the one magazine that shows you the world of design from the inside out. Our Best of Web Design Annual reveals the year's most innovative sites. Winners share their insights and techniques for creating today's most compelling and immersive online experiences.