What are HHC Conferences in general?
HHC conferences are two-day marathons that are organized by, attended by, funded by, and
produced by enthusiasts of handheld computers and programmable calculators, especially
those made by Hewlett Packard. HHC conferences are independent of Hewlett Packard and
all other companies. Tips, tricks, routines and software are freely shared by all. The
Proceedings contain the text accompanying each well-prepared
talk, many articles collected during the preceding year, and
other papers submitted for inclusion in the Proceedings.
Many of the attendees have often attended before, and enjoy
the camaraderie of old friends. However, there are new faces every year, and all are
warmly welcome.
“Goodies” received by all attendees include a wide variety of
door prizes and one top-secret gift for every
attendee. One lucky attendee wins the Grand Prize. We
all vote for the winner of the Best Speaker Award. The
brain-tickling Programming Contest has its own prize. But
most of the “goodies” that attendees gather during HHC’s are what’s learned during the
talks, and during one-on-one chats with other attendees and with the HP representatives
present.
Every HHC conference has addressed the future, what is needed, what is desired, and what
is possible in the handheld programming arena. The HP representatives often share with
us their own perspectives and plans, giving us the inside scoop on HP calculator history
and current development. Just meeting the people who design these marvels is reason
enough to attend. Learn about secrets hidden in your machine, and even challenge HP
about perceived design flaws. It’s an opportunity available nowhere else.
