If you’re going to IDF next week you need to be thinking about the keynotes and sessions you’re going to be attending. If you’re watching for news from IDF, you’ll also need to get an idea of when things are happening.

I’ve had a close look at the list of sessions and keynotes that are listed on the Intel IDF information website and shortlisted a set that covers all the important mobile computing topics. Follow the 4 M’s. That’s Menlow, Moorestown, Moblin and MIDs!

Keynotes

More information on keynotes can be found here.

• Building a Continuum of Computing – Paul Otellini, September 22, 2009 9:10 am – 10:00 am
• Mobile Computing: The Definition of Cool – David Perlmutter. September 23, 2009 9:10 am – 10:00 am
• Developing for the Continuum of Intel Platforms – Reneee James. September 23, 2009 10:00 am – 10:50 am
• Note: There’s no Keynote from Anand Chandrasekher, senior vice president and general manager of the ultra mobility group this year.

Sessions

From the Content Catalogue at the Intel IDF website.

• Mobile PC Power Sources: Li-Ion Battery Technology, Tuesday 11:15 AM, Room 2001
• Ericsson Gold Sponsor Session: Mobile Broadband – Keys to Success, Wednesday 01:05 PM, Room2003
• Meet the Experts: Intel’s Next Generation MID and Smartphone Platform, Wednesday 06:15 PM, Room 2011
• Developing Games for Intel-based MIDs and Smartphones, Tuesday 03:00 PM, Room 2001
• Designing a Compelling User Experience for Moblin-based MIDs and Smartphones, Tuesday 04:00 PM, Room 2001
• Open Microphone for Next Generation MID and Smartphone Ecosystem Solutions, Wednesday 01:05 PM, 2011
• Deliver Compelling Entertainment on Intel-based MIDs and Smartphones, Thursday 11:10 AM, Room 2011
• Stay Always Connected: Wireless Technologies and Solutions for Intel-based MIDs and Smartphones, Thursday 01:40 PM, Room 2011
• Moblin Operating System Vendor (OSV) Roundup, Tuesday 05:00 PM Room 2011
• Understanding Moblin and the Key Benefits, Wednesday 03:05 PM, Room 2009
• Moblin Technical Overview, Wednesday 04:15 PM, Room 2009
• Developing Moblin Applications, Wednesday 05:15 PM, Room 2009
• Intel and Cloud Computing: An Overview of Intel’s Vision on the Cloud, Wednesday 01:05 PM, Room 2008
• Laptop, Netbook and MID Study Data – the Realities of Usage,  Thursday 02:40 PM, Room 2005
• Moorestown: Intel’s Next Generation Platform for MIDs and Smartphones, Wednesday 02:05 PM, Room 3016

In addition to these sessions, the Showcase will be open. Partners and groups within Intel show their stuff!

Outside events

Maroon 5, IDF Nightcap on Tuesday, September 22. (evening) Less of the MIDS, more of the Moves!

One more thing for the diary

If you’re in San Fransisco on Monday the 21st, thats day zero of the IDF event, keep an ear open for a MobilityMeetup event. I’ll be joining Intel Insiders, MID experts, makers and sellers, top tech bloggers in the Bay Area, and a lot of mobile tech for an HP-sponsored happy-hour event. Follow to @idf and @midmoves on Twitter to get the latest on this.

Finally, if you’re going to be at IDF, let me know!

• GMA500 support on Linux not quite there yet.
• Intel calls iPhone a MID. Obviously Preparing for Moorestown Marketing.
• Intel and Nokia Announce a Long Term Strategic Partnership.