business & innovation

From Ideas to Assets: identifying and understanding intellectual property rights

Whether you are involved in advertising or architecture, art and crafts or fashion, film and television or performing arts, music or software, it is crucial that you understand what intellectual property (IP) is and how it affects you and your business.

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Date: 25 September 2009
Location: Beaumont Hotel, Beaumont St. Hexham , NE46 3LT, UK

‘Winning Formulas To Maximise The Potential Of Twitter’ Workshop

‘Winning Formulas To Maximise The Potential Of Twitter’ Workshop’ Brand Republic are holding a half-day Twitter Workshop on ‘Winning Formulas To Maximise The Potential Of Twitter’ on 24 November 2009 in Hammersmith, London. To find out more information and details of how to book, go to www.twitterevent.co.uk.

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Date: 24 November 2009
Location: Haymarket Publishing, UK

Deadline Extended: Digital Mission to New York

Digital Mission Laptop by Benjamin Ellis - http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamin2/2886322184/in/set-72157607305415855Due to overwhelming demand, the deadline for Digital Mission to New York '09 has been extended until Thursday, 24th September.

This gives a few precious extra days and the weekend, if you're a workaholic, to complete your application for the NYC Digital Mission.

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Audience Conference

Bringing together some of the most exceptional people in the world. From the entertainers who engage audiences directly to the statisticians who measure them, to the technologists building tools to help us reach new and larger audiences and engage with them

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Date: 5 November 2009
Location: Hudson Theatre, US

Like Minds Exeter - Measuring Social Media

Like Minds is a pioneering gathering of contemporary thinkers - creative directors, MDs, bloggers,industry leaders, startups, media managers and entrepreneurs debating and collaborating to help develop business growth.

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Date: 16 October 2009
Location: Exeter Conference Centre, UK

media140 #140 Friends Party

It's been a rollercoaster journey the past few months, so I thought it would be cool to bring together everyone in London who has helped make this happen, all our sponsors, partners, bloggers, producers, friends and colleagues just as a huge thank you.

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Date: 8 October 2009
Location: TBC, UK

Digital Mission NYC, Applications Close Friday

Statue of Liberty by toodlepip - http://www.flickr.com/photos/toodlepip/3245142470The deadline to apply for a place on the Digital Mission to New York is this Friday (18th Sept).

If you've been putting off filling in the application form - don't worry I procrastinate with the best - then dive right in. It's a very short form that shouldn't take more than a few minutes to fill out.

After all, we just need to know what your company is about, and what you'd like to get out of going on the Digital Mission. Things you're thinking about every day, right?

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Free UKTI Workshops Help UK Firms Pitch for G20 Stimulus Funds

Early Trading at Floating Market by JasonDGreat - http://www.flickr.com/photos/jason_weemin/3068139972/in/set-72157608506346150The massive stimulus packages used by governments around the world to head off the financial crisis seem to be working their magic, with a light smattering of positive economic stories.

But what are the opportunities for digital SMEs? How does a small firm take advantage of the opportunities of global trade? A series of 12 free workshops across the UK will help firms understand the opportunities as well as provide insight on how to take advantage of them.

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UK Technology Marketing Roadshow, Nottingham

The opportunities for international trade are significant, particularly for technology companies targeting major export markets and taking advantage of stimulus packages put in place by G20 governments. UK Trade & Investment can help with this FREE half-day seminar running from 9.30am-1pm.

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Date: 9 October 2009
Location: Nottingham Belfry, UK

UK Technology Marketing Roadshow, Leeds

The opportunities for international trade are significant, particularly for technology companies targeting major export markets and taking advantage of stimulus packages put in place by G20 governments. UK Trade & Investment can help with this FREE half-day seminar running from 9.30am-1pm

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Date: 8 October 2009
Location: UK

UK Technology Marketing Roadshow, Sunderland

The opportunities for international trade are significant, particularly for technology companies targeting major export markets and taking advantage of stimulus packages put in place by G20 governments. UK Trade & Investment can help with this FREE half-day seminar running from 9.30am-1pm.

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Date: 7 October 2009
Location: Sunderland Stadium of Light, UK

UK Technology Marketing Roadshow, Edinburgh

The opportunities for international trade are significant, particularly for technology companies targeting major export markets and taking advantage of stimulus packages put in place by G20 governments. UK Trade & Investment can help with this FREE half-day seminar running from 9.30am-1pm.

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Date: 6 October 2009
Location: Scotsman Hotel, UK

UK Technology Marketing Roadshow, Belfast

The opportunities for international trade are significant, particularly for technology companies targeting major export markets and taking advantage of stimulus packages put in place by G20 governments. UK Trade & Investment can help with this FREE half-day seminar running from 9.30am-1pm.

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Date: 2 October 2009
Location: The Mount Conference Centre, UK

UK Technology Marketing Roadshow, Manchester

The opportunities for international trade are significant, particularly for technology companies targeting major export markets and taking advantage of stimulus packages put in place by G20 governments. UK Trade & Investment can help with this FREE half-day seminar running from 9.30am-1pm.

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Date: 1 October 2009
Location: Manchester Conference Centre, UK