Hello!

This email brings big news. Flashforward has a new owner! After running the conference for the past eight wonderful years, I’m excited to announce that a new owner will be taking over: speaker, industry expert, and cutting-edge Flash developer Beau Ambur.

I first met Beau a decade ago at the Macromedia User Group, where he served for years as the organization’s leader and speaker liaison. I was instantly struck by his intelligence, drive, and passion for our industry, and we’ve been friends ever since. Beau and his company Metaliq have consistently pushed the edge of Flash technology, and truly understand its roots, its potential, and its future. It was very important to me, as I searched for a new conference owner, to pass it on to someone who was a true industry insider, who understands the needs of the community, and the significance of what’s yet to come.

The next Flashforward Conference and Film Festival will be held August 20-22 in San Francisco; the location will be announced soon.

To reach someone at Flashforward, send an email to info@flashforwardconference.com.

It’s been an honor to run Flashforward, and I thank you all for some of the greatest moments of my life. I am moving on to devote full time to my other career: running lynda.com! I hope to see you at a Flashforward soon; this time I’ll be an attendee!

My best,
Lynda

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