We attended a three day tech conference sponsored by Pacific Crest Securities, a technology focused investment bank. Day 1 was dedicated to Data Center and Cloud computing, Day 2 was focused on On-demand/SaaS software, and Day 3 targeted Clean Tech. The event was well-organized, well-attended, and offered a bevy of market and company insights. Unsurprisingly, the overall tone of conference presentations was muted, downbeat and cautious.