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Download Infographic (PDF): F8 2018 Conference

Facebook’s annual developer conference, F8, was hosted in San Jose, California from May 1-2, 2018. This  annual two-day event allowed developers and businesses to explore what’s next in technology.

The purpose of the conference is to learn about the new products and innovations Facebook is creating to bring the world closer together. This year’s event was the biggest yet, with more than 50 sessions, interactive experiences, the opportunity to meet Facebook product experts, and the chance to interact with Facebook’s developer community. Below are some key insights from the conference.

Dr. Carolyn Mae Kim, APR, is the Chief Research Editor for the IPR Digital Media Research Center. She is an associate professor at Biola University. Her research specialties include social media, credibility and public relations pedagogy. Follow her on Twitter @CarolynMaeKim.

Heidy Modarelli handles Growth & Marketing for IPR. She has previously written for Entrepreneur, TechCrunch, The Next Web, and VentureBeat.
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