New Media Events Fall '09

The eventosphere has expanded rapidly over the last 5 years and will continue to grow as the internet evolves and offers new opportunities. Never before has a humble techie been able to converse directly with global industry heavy weights about the problems they face and the projects they are are working on.

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Whereas the list is by no means definitive, it illustrates the diversity and global reach of the exciting new media events taking place.

TechCrunch 50 - TechCrunch50 is the global competition conference for start-ups.

Where: San Francisco Design Center Concourse, 635 Eighth Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
When: September 14-15, 2009

About: TechCrunch have invited companies currently creating a new product to apply for consideration until June 30 and select what they feel are the best 50 start-ups. These companies or individuals then have the opportunity to launch their products at the conference to the public. The companies will remain unnamed until the day of the conference conference.

Finalist companies receive feedback from a panel of industry experts and one company will eventually win $50,000 prize from the TechCrunch50 organizers. This year, Techcrunch have an Audience Choice Award and other recognitions too. Runners-up are invited to participate in a DemoPit, where thay can pitch their product for one day of the conference (two company attendees for the price of one). Attendees will then vote for their favorite DemoPit company to give the last pitch of the day at the conference on Tuesday afternoon.

Notable Guests/Speakers: Kevin rose, Digg | Roelof Botha, Sequoia Capital | Dick Costolo, Twitter | Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn

Cost: US$2,995 (Regular Pass)
Website: http://www.techcrunch50.com
Contact: info@techcrunch50.com

FOWD - Future of web design

Where: 340 West 50th Street, New York, NY 10019
When: November 16-17, 2009

About: There's loads going on at this years event. You'll hear from great speakers, enjoy in depth workshops and get the chance to make some new, and potentially lucrative, friends and contacts. It's a one day, one track event with a second day of fantastic workshops. Here's is a brief overview of what you can expect from the workshops:

* Progressive Enrichment with CSS3
* Bucking Trends and Breaking Conventions
* HTML5 Killed XHTML2
* Accessibility for a Web 2.0 World
* WordPress Theme Development for Web Designers
* Panel discussion with Liz Danzico and Jason Santa Maria
* Best Practices in Web Typography

Notable Guests/Speakers: Bill Buxton, Microsoft | Mike Kus, Carsonified | Molly Holzschlag, Freelance

Cost: US$695.00 (Workshop + FREE one Day Conference Pass )
Website: http://events.carsonified.com/fowd
Contact: hello@carsonified.com

FITC Mobile 2009 - A mobile development conference

Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2W6
When: September 13-14, 2009

About: Full of useful information as well as a great networking opportunity, FITC Mobile 2009 consists of presentations, demonstrations, and panel discussions. It is one of the only events in the world covering all aspects of mobile content, with some of the most interesting and engaging presenters from around the world, it's two days and nights that will leave you inspired and energized.

Notable Guests/Speakers: Mark Arteaga, Redbit | Boris Chan, Xtreme Labs

Cost: US$399 (Workshop + Conference Pass )
Website: http://www.fitc.ca/events/about/?event=92
Contact: Toronto Office 416 840-1010

Search Engine Strategies 2009 - Search Engine Marketing & Optimisation Event

Where: Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
When: December 7-11, 2009

About: SES Chicago is organized and programmed by the SES Advisory Board and SearchEngineWatch.com, the leading authority on Search Engine Marketing (SEM). Now in its 11th year, the only major search marketing conference and expo in the Midwest will be packed with over 60 sessions covering PPC management, keyword research, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), social media, local, mobile, link building, duplicate content, multiple site issues, video optimization and usability, while offering high-level strategy, keynotes, an exhibit floor, networking events and much more.

Notable Guests/Speakers: Mark Arteaga, Redbit | Dan Siroker, Carrot Sticks

Cost: US$399 (Workshop + Conference Pass )
Website: http://www.searchenginestrategies.com/chicago/
Contact: Toronto Office 416 840-1010

iStrategy 2009 - Online media and strategic management

Where: The Intercontinental, BUDAPESTER STRASSE 2, 10787 Berlin
When: 27th - 28th October 2009

About: The annual gathering for Business, Marketing, Business Development, IT and Creative professionals involved in all aspects of online media and strategic management positions. Industry leading keynote speakers present on a diverse range of new media strategies so you can effectively leverage social media, and implement new creative initiatives using the latest social media tools.

Notable Guests/Speakers: Michael Donnelly, The Coca-Cola Company | Babs Rangaiah, Unilever

Cost: GBP£1750.00 (2 Day iStrategy programme)
Website: http://www.istrategy2009.com
Contact: Sean Richards 44 117 915 4744

Mobile Web Africa - Africa Mobile Web and Apps

Where: Johannesburg, South Africa
When: 13-14th Oct 2009

About: Coverage of one of the most important technological advances of the
21st century and the exceptionally interactive roundtable format promises to
make Mobile Web Africa one of the leading events of 2009 in Africa.

Notable Guests/Speakers: Mr Stephane Boyera, Web Foundation / W3C | Mr Marc Smith, Telligent

Cost: ZAR 6500 (£511)
Website: http://www.mobilewebafrica.com/
Contact: UK Office +44 (0)1376 530 030

Social Media World Forum - Shaping the future of social media

Where: Grand Hyatt Singapore, 10 Scotts Road, Singapore, Republic of Singapore, 228211
When: 22 - 23 September, 2009

About:
* Two day conference on social networking featuring 1/2 day on mobile social networking - Get access to over 60 top speakers
* Schedule meetings in advance and improve your connections - take advantage of our pre-show online meeting planner
* Evening networking reception hosted at top Singapore venue for all delegates, speakers, press and sponsors
* The complete industry conference - debating all major topics past, present and future
* Learn from universal experience - Real, worldwide, case study examples from networks, brands, corporates, content providers and application roll outs.

Notable Guests/Speakers: Ian Stewart, Friendster

Cost: GBP£400.00 (One Day Conference Pass )
Contact: Richard@sixdegs.com

TED 2009 - The Future Beckons

Where: Mysore, India
When: November 4-7, 2009

About: Speakers will include India's most promising innovators, from entrepreneurs to artists, storytellers to scientists. And about one third of the program will come from outside India

Notable Guests/Speakers: Anand Mahindra, managing director, Mahindra and Mahindra

Cost: US$2,000, plus US$400 for all housing, meals and airport shuttle
Website: http://conferences.ted.com/TEDIndia/register.php
Contact: 212.346.9333

Cloud Computing World Forum

Where: 76 Portland Place, London
When: 22nd October 2009

About: The Cloud Computing World Forum is the perfect event for professionals to learn and discuss the future development and integration of cloud services. This one day conference will provide a focused platform for the global cloud computing industry. The Cloud Computing World Forum is the place to meet all the key decision makers from all of the cloud service providers in one place. The conference will address the current state of the cloud computing market, the business value of the cloud, deployment strategies and integration techniques, security and privacy issues and will take a look into what the future holds from cloud service providers. The event will provide great networking opportunities with industry leaders, presenting you with the opportunity to meet and do business with like-minded individuals with an interest in cloud computing.

Show highlights include:

* Oneday conference dedicated to Cloud Computing
* Hear from leading case studies on how they have integrated cloud computing into their working practices
* Learn from the key players offering services in the cloud
* Benefit from our pre-show online meeting planner
* Network in our combined exhibition and catering area
* Evening networking reception

Notable Guests/Speakers: Evangelos Kotsovinos, Morgan Stanley | Simon Abrahams, Rackspace

Cost: GBP£150.00
Website: http://www.cloudwf.com/
Contact: +44 (0) 845 519 1230

LeWeb 2009 - Real-Time Web

Where: Le cent Quatre, Paris, France
When: Dec 9th and 10th

About: LeWeb brings together the best and the brightest people in the web industry from attendees to speakers.

What LeWeb is really about is...

...people? We want attendees to get the opportunity to meet the speakers, entrepreneurs to meet investors to share ideas, open new opportunities by creating several networking areas adjacent to the plenary room.

...entrepreneurs? The StartUp Competition is an event in the event. We dedicate a space for this competition (a 400 seats room) which is a great opportunity for rising stars to get more visibility in front of business leaders, investors and technology influencers.
...partnership ?LeWeb is an event that could not be achieve without the trust of our partners and we really work hard to build this on a long term relationship

Notable Guests/Speakers: Michael Arrington, TechCrunch | Gina Bianchini, Ning

Cost: €1495
Website: http://www.lewebparis.com/
Contact: partner@leweb.net

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