Howard Charney delivered a great opening to the world of technology through the power of innovation. Charney was a great way to open the event, paving the way to see and hear from some of the greatest innovations, products and services, that the Pacific Northwest and beyond has to offer.

Charney's speech touched on the relevant aspects of history and how the industrial revolution provided the "big bang" the world needed to increase productivity - now years later, there are inventions the world never thought would come to fruition. The power of technology, this is just the beginning, according to Howard Charney.

Charney says this phase of technology has just began and will power our lives - busness, home and play for 20-30 years to come.

A truly enspiring way to open the big show.