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MiniBar Finance Innovation

This month we will talk about innovation in payment systems sponsored and in collaboration with Paypal X . We will also again have 5 x 20 sec pitches. If you want to do one pls send your request, including a 1 page ppt slide to info at openbusiness.cc. At the event then we will select the 5 pitches by pulling them out of a hat ;-)

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Date: 30 April 2010
Location: Truman Brewery, UK

JULY - Apple-Accredited Course - Logic 101

MusicTank is pleased to now offer training in Apple Logic with University of Westminster’s Apple-accredited Lab. These three days, hands-on courses are designed for those who want to learn music production Logic Pro 9 or Logic Express 9. Don’t let technology strangle your creativity!

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Date: 10 July 2010
Location: University of Westminster, UK

MAY: Apple-Accredited Course - Logic 101: Introduction to Logic Express 9 and Logic Pro 9

MusicTank is pleased to now offer training in Apple Logic with University of Westminster’s Apple-accredited Lab. Don’t let technology strangle your creativity! These courses are not only designed for those striving to be professional producers but also anyone who is looking to get a better insight into home studio recording.

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Date: 29 May 2010
Location: University of Westminster, UK

Digital Internships & Work Placements Summer Round-up

Daffodils in Nowton Park by Andrew StawarzSpring has sprung. Even the plant life inside Chinwag Towers is showing signs of life despite its usual mistreatment.

It's also the time of the year when soon-to-be graduates, and those about to embark on their gap year start the hunt for a worthwhile pursuit to fill the coming months.

Following our call for internships and work placements a few weeks back, here's a round-up of the response we got. For enterprising souls, there's certainly plenty of experience to be gained at some great digital companies, check out the list of available placements: 

This list was put together purely as a rough'n'ready trial, it's a list of internships and work placements only. If you're looking for a full-time or freelance role, check out the full listings on our sister site, Chinwag Jobs (hint: there's a list of the latest and greatest to your right-hand side).

We'd also love to hear from employers and interns on their experiences, so do leave a comment or drop us a line. It's always good to get a steer on the state of the industry, both good and bad.

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IMMERSION Forum & Showcase, Party and Awards

IMMERSION is the leading international Forum & Showcase focused on the business of games and immersive & social media. Register with promo code TEN and save 10%! Ground-breaking sessions, exclusive networking, prestigious awards! Speakers include: Playfish, Electronic Arts, Square Enix, Bing, Sony. Party with us in the evening.

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Date: 24 May 2010
Location: DTI/ BIS Conference Centre, UK

The Next Web '10

The fifth edition of The Next Web is coming up in April. We’re looking forward to welcome 1200 web professionals for 3 days of interesting talks, business and fun at The Next Web in the city we love so much; Amsterdam.

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Date: 27 April 2010
Location: Westergasfabriek, NL

LONDON WEB - Mobile, SEO & the Business Aspects of Web Companies

- Mobile applications and the technology behind them - by Grapple Mobile - The Business side of Web Companies - SEO in the real world

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Date: 15 April 2010
Location: Hoxton Apprentice, UK

mashup* The Internet of Things

Internet of Things (IoT) is the combining of the physical and virtual worlds to drive improvements and benefits. This mashup* event will focus on why IoT is emerging... again.

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Date: 4 May 2010
Location: British Computing Society, UK

Strut London- Bringing the experience of London to Brooklyn for one night.

London is in Brooklyn for one night! This is a project that will inspire cerativity throughout the world. How can you be part of it?

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Date: 17 April 2010
Location: Brooklyn and online through Ustream, UK

You've Got Funding: Early Stage Funding Workshop

We will be hosting a workshop to provide practical advice for entrepreneurs who are seeking angel or seed funding through to series A investment. Our panellists will include representatives from top European investors as well as highly regarded, funded entrepreneurs

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Date: 23 March 2010
Location: Royal College of Physicians, UK

Digital Mission to SXSWi 2010 Video: How's Your SXSW Been?

Digital Mission to SXSWi 2010 - Day 3 VideoThe third video installment from Digital Mission to SXSWi 2010 from Techfluff.tv's Hermione Way.

In a whirlwind trip around SXSWi, she speaks to the Digital Mission companies, visitors to the Digital Mission stand "Trust Agents" author, Chris Brogan and Tuttle Club's Lloyd Davis with a ukelele solo (yup, you read that right).

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Digital Britain: How to Launch into Europe

The UK's digital sector is thriving boosted by the Digital Britain initiative overhauling the country's Internet infrastructure and legislation. And of course, there's the anticipated Olympic dividend. Find out more and quiz our expert panel.

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Date: 15 March 2010
Location: Hilton Hotel, US

MiniBar - Mobile Apps

This month MiniBar will focus on 'mobile apps'. While the iphone gets all the hype, we will ask what platforms one should develop on, what revenue models work best and how to market your app.

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Date: 26 March 2010
Location: Corbet Place, UK

Great British Breakfast @ SXSWi 2010

Take this opportunity to join the most innovative digital entrepreneurs and companies, swap SXSWi stories and talk about all things interactive, over a good ol' fashioned fry-up - Brit style.

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Date: 16 March 2010
Location: Paradise Cafe, US

Mix

A chance to mingle and make friends in an informal environment. It’s an event for established people who work in film, tv, advertising and digital.

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Date: 14 April 2010
Location: Juno, UK