https://www.siliconvalley.com/2020/02/28/coronavirus-idc-cancels-santa-clara-tech-conference-over-disease-fears/ > Another tech conference scheduled for the Bay Area has been cancelled due to concerns about the spread of coronavirus. > Technology research giant IDC has pulled the plug on its Directions conference, which was to be held on March 4 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. In a statement, IDC said it chose to cancel the event as more details have emerged about the reach of coronavirus in and around the Silicon Valley region.