In the midst of this recession, technology companies are drawing attention from investors and consumers alike as everyone tries to predict when the downturn will hit bottom and what new inventions might drive a recovery. How will new software and the Internet affect the way people do business? Can consumers afford to update the entertainment they enjoy in their house or car? Are workers properly equipped to communicate with clients and colleagues around the world? Which technology companies will come out as winners from this global crisis, and who will not make it?

Leading CEOs and senior executives will discuss their strategies and other topics at a time of increased uncertainty, sinking consumer demand and more controlled financing. The annual Reuters Global Technology Summit will generate exclusive interviews and articles, blog postings and online videos.

Here’s McAfee CEO Dave DeWalt talking about demand for computer security products in the economic downturn: