Dear Friends,

This is just a quick note to let you know that even now my editor and his editor and his editor’s editor are gathered at a secure location, planning the Mother Of All Speech Technology Conferences: Speech TEK 2009.

The website is up.

The Call For Speakers is forthcoming.

So SAVE THE DATE: August 24, 25, and 26 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City.

Sincerely,

Speech Tech Blog

Dearest Readers:

I have returned from Florida–the sun, the sand, the interactive voice response system workshops–and now seems like a good time to update you on a couple of things:

1. In the wake of Nuance Conversations 2008 in Orlando, it would be foolish of me not to remind you about Speech TEK 2009 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City.  The conference is scheduled for August 24, 25, and 26.  Granted, that is something like eight months away.  But, no matter!  We at Speech Tech Blog, recommend that you SAVE THE DATE and check out speechtechmag.com for more information.
2. Now also seems like a good time to remind readers that if they enjoy our madcap postings here at the Speech Tech Blog, they may be interested in signing up for Speech Technology eWeekly — our weekly wrap up of all that is happening in the world speech technology.

Just a few things to consider.  No pressure.  I’m not judging you.  My feelings won’t be hurt if you don’t sign up.  I’ll walk it off.  Really.  It’s not like my entire self-esteem is riding on this one crucial decision.

All Best,

Speech Tech Blog