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'Technology for Good' Not for Profit Summit '10

'Tech for Good' NFP summit '10 will move you in your seat through provocative, hard hitting advice, creative ideas that move the human perspective and tangible outcomes that you can implement the next day.

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Date: 15 November 2010
Location: Soho Theatre, UK

UKUPA Event - World Usability Day

To celebrate World Usability Day this year, the UKUPA along with major sponsor UX London, are proud to present an evening to stimulate discussions on designs, products and services that improve and facilitate communication around the world.

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Date: 11 November 2010
Location: The Cumberland Hotel, UK

In New York Next Week? Meet the Digital Mission NYC

Digital Mission to NYC 2010 Badges

It's almost time. Business cards are being discovered at the back of stationery cupboards, bags are being packed, presentations are being honed, dry-cleaning is being collected (actually, that reminds me...)

This weekend representatives of the 19 companies selected for this year's Digital Mission to New York will be heading across the pond for a packed week taking understand the US market, networking, briefings, meetings and more.

If you find yourself in New York next week - OK, so it's not likely you've dozed off on another flight and ended up there, you probably know already - the Digital Mission group will be out and about at various events. Why not swing by and say hello:

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29 October 2010 by Sam Michel

Win Tickets to "Best of British" Games Evening with Ian Livingstone of Eidos

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Our friends at leading games community GameHorizon are planning a shindig in London-town on 2nd Dec to celebrate the Best of British games featuring the legendary Ian Livingstone.

We fluttered our eyelashes and they've kindly given us a couple of tickets to give away to this networking event. As well as the talk above, the evening features a pub quiz, show reel of the best in British Games and a spot of food'n'drink to keep the wheels oiled.

There's two tickets up for grabs. To get your hands on one, simply fill out the form below.

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29 October 2010 by Chinwag Team

IAB Engage 2010

Once again, we’ve lined up the biggest names in the business to inspire and entertain you, whilst sharing those trade secrets that only the industry’s definitive annual event can boast. Speakers include Yahoo!'s Carol Bartz, Spotify's Daniel Ek, YouTube's Bruce Daisley, researcher and broadcaster Dr Aleks Krotoski and comedian Jimmy Carr.

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Date: 4 November 2010
Location: Mermaid Conference & Events Centre, UK

Ticket Competition: IAB Engage 2010, Supercharge Your Brand

IAB Engage Speakers

Win a much sought-after ticket to this year's IAB Engage conference. The theme of Engage 2010 is Supercharge Your Brand.

IABJoin an audience of 600 smart-talking, quick-thinking marketers to watch presentations from industry leaders including Yahoo!'s Carol Bartz, Spotify's Daniel Ek, YouTube's Bruce Daisley, researcher and broadcaster Dr Aleks Krotoski and comedian Jimmy Carr amongst a glittering array of speakers.

To win a ticket, just send fill out the form below and you could be the lucky recipient of a ticket to IAB Engage 2010. Or if you can't wait (and tickets are almost out), why not book now?

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29 October 2010 by Chinwag Team

Graphic Design / Creative Agency Day

Get inspired by some of London's top creative agencies and discover how to create quality portfolio books to wow your clients.

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Date: 11 November 2010
Location: Blurb on Newman Street, UK

Cool Tools: Printing & Beyond

Wallpaper, HP and Blurb are teaming up to showcase new possibilities with the latest tools in the market, and how they are thinking about the future of Print on Demand.

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Date: 10 November 2010
Location: Blurb on Newman Street, UK

Free Digital Matters Events: Project Management for the Digital Creatives

Digital Matters are Free Events aimed at assisting the business development of small agencies and freelance businesses within the digital, creative and ICT sector of Manchester

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Date: 8 December 2010
Location: Madlab, Northern Quarters, UK

Digital Mission to New York 2010: Announcing The Companies

Digital Mission to New York 2010

19 of the UK’s top digital companies have been selected in a fiercely competitive process to join the third Digital Mission to New York from 1st-5th November 2010, forging new business and showcasing British digital talent.

UK Trade & InvestmentOrganised by Chinwag and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), the Digital Mission to New York provides the ideal platform for the companies attending to make business connections, build international profile, understand the US market and discover the practicalities of setting up shop in the US.

The Digital Mission companies are:

A full list of companies with descriptions and contact details is available on the Digital Mission website: http://digital-mission.org/nyc10-companies

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26 October 2010 by Sam Michel

UXLx: User Experience Lisbon 2011

Europe's Greatest Event for UX Professionals: 3 eventful days in Lisbon to learn from world renowned speakers and meet UX Professionals from around the world. Hone up your skills with 16 practical workshops, 26 thought provoking talks and enjoy the city with lots of networking activities.

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Date: 11 May 2011
Location: FIL Meeting Centre, PT

UK / NY Digital Start-Up Mixer

This mixer is a great opportunity for like-minded tech/ media start ups to get together to swap stories and experiences from opposite sides of the pond and foster potential partnerships. The event will be introduced by Bob Schukai, Global Head of Mobile Technology at Thomson Reuters

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Date: 2 November 2010
Location: Hive at 55, US

Jumpstart Your Creative Enterprise

Creative publishing and marketing platform Blurb hosts a free day of marketing know-how for small businesses looking to jumpstart their creative enterprises.

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Date: 5 November 2010
Location: Blurb on Newman Street, UK

Intro to Factual Production Management

A one-day workshop for covering the basic elements of production management including managing a team, scheduling, budgets and paperwork. Open to freelancers who have broadcast credits or two years’ professional experience working in TV and Digital Media production.

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Date: 15 May 2012
Location: Indie Training Fund at Lux, UK

BIMA Awards 2010

BIMA Awards 2010 Our largest awards party ever, we're expecting 1000 people at Heaven Nightclub. Tickets from £45 at www.bimaawards.com

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Date: 25 November 2010
Location: Heaven Nightclub, UK