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Expanding to the US? Apply for Digital Mission to Social Media Week New York (22-26 Feb)

Social Media Week New York 2016 #smw16

The Digital Mission series is back for 2016. Our first adventure will be the Digital Mission NYC to attend Social Media Week NYC, 22-26 Feb 2016.

This week-long trip, organised with UK Trade & Investment USA, features a programme specially designed for both tech startups and agencies covering media, marketing, content, mobile and social media including AdTech, MarketingTech, MediaTech, analytics and, of course, social media.

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Boris Launches US Tech Mission - FinTech & EnterpriseTech Visit to Boston & NYC 9-14 Feb

Boris Launches US Tech Mission - 9-14 Feb 2015

Taking place 9-14 Feb the mission includes a week-long programme of briefings, company visits, networking receptions and pitch sessions coinciding with the Mayor's visit to Boston and New York in February.

Organised by the Mayor's Export Programme, UK Trade & Investment and TechCityUK with support from Chinwag, this is a unique opportunity for the UK's top FinTech and EnterpriseTech firms. The catch? The deadline for applications is: 14 January.

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ClickZ Live New York

ClickZ Live is holding its first event since its rebrand from SES. It will address the increasing change of pace in the digital marketing industry, to meet the diverse educational needs of today’s online marketing community.

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Date: 31 March 2014
Location: New York Marriott Marquis, US

Who's Who and What's What on this year's Digital Mission

It’s almost time for us to head off to the bright lights of New York City, but before we do, there’s just time to let you know who’s coming and what we’ll be doing.  

This year, we have a very impressive list of start-ups and agencies joining us

  • Coull is a technology company that's reinventing the way online video advertising works. 
  • Easyfundraising has been at the forefront of developing technology platforms that harness the power of customer loyalty to generate donations for good causes across the globe.

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Planning US Expansion? Join the Digital Mission to NYC for Social Media Week (17-21 Feb)

New York Bound by Aaron Vince

Thinking of tackling the US market? Have existing clients and need to open an office in the Big Apple? Need to boost your profile in the States?

Good news, Digital Mission is back, taking a group of fast-growing digital SMEs to Social Media Week New York (SMWNYC).

The trip, designed specifically for UK-based digital firms to understand the opportunities and challenges of developing business and investment in the US includes a dedicated programme of activities and an Insider Pass for SMWNYC.

And in even better news, our friends at UKTI London have secured grants for London-based SMEs.

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Vaughn Vernon's Implementing Domain Driven Design Workshop

Vaughn Vernon's IDDD Workshop is a hands-on class that has been custom developed for mid-level and senior software developers and architects.

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Date: 18 September 2013
Location: MicroTek - New York City, US

Uncle Bob's Advanced Test Driven Development

This three-day hands-on Advanced Test Driven Development will explain the principles and practices of Test Driven Development as described in Agile Software Development, Principles, Patterns, and Practices by Uncle Bob. You will also receive this book as part of the course materials.

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Date: 23 September 2013
Location: MicroTek, US

Want Your Social Media Week Fix Early? Get Involved With The Digital Mission & SMW NYC

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As you may know, Social Media Week London will be returning to your streets in September 2013, however if you can’t quite wait that long then why not be a part of Social Media Week NYC in February where Chinwag will be joined by some great companies for a Digital Mission trip to New York.

SMW NYC looks set to be a great week with its global theme of Open & Connected: Principles for a Collaborative World being explored by speakers including Ben Kaufman, founder & CEO of Quirky, Cindy Gallop and the MakeLoveNotPorn.tv team, and Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit.

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Digital Mission to New York 2013: What's Happening, More Companies and Deadline Approaches

Back in December we announced the first set of companies that will be joining us for the Digital Mission to New York in February this year. 

We are very excited to not only let you know the next lucky group of companies coming along on the trip, but also to let you take a sneaky peak at the mission agenda

With an investor roundtable, masterclass in doing business in the USA, a traditional British pub quiz as well as all the keynotes, showcases and presentations that are being held as part of Social Media Week NYC the mission companies are not going to be short on events to go to and people to meet. You can take a look at the full agenda for the week here.

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It's Back! Digital Mission returns to New York for Social Media Week NYC, Feb 2013

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Digital Mission will be returning with its fourth expedition to New York next Spring, from 18th - 22nd February 2013 to take full advantage of the 150+ events taking place during Social Media Week New York.

Following on from 2010's successful Digital Mission to NYC trip, this Mission to New York will co-incide with Social Media Week New York. We'll be putting together a Mission Programme (see more below) but we'd also like to make Digital Mission as open and collaborative as possible, so we'll also be holding a Meetup on Thursday 22nd November where you'll be able to suggest anything you'd like to see included in the trip.

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Using Social to go Global supported by Open to Export

Want to take your business global? Find out how how to use social media, online communities and collaborative tools can help build your company’s international business. Hear from international experts, case studies & quiz UKTI, Nokia, Hailo, the FT and more. Plus a free networking lunch and time for one-to-one Q&A.

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Date: 24 September 2012
Location: SMWLDN Innovation and Entrepreneurship @ Google Campus, UK

Digital Mission to New York including Econsultancy's JUMP Conference (28th Oct - 2nd Nov)

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In some very exciting news, Digital Mission is returning with it's fourth trip to New York this Autumn, from 28th October - 2nd November.

Following on from 2010's successful Digital Mission to NYC trip, this Mission to New York will co-incide with JUMP, Econsultancy's conference focusing on the latest trend, 'Joined-up Marketing' - bringing Online and Offline together, successfully.

The packed programme builds on the Digital Mission's momentum and relationships with New York-based entrepreneurs, agencies, and digital practitioners to create a cracking line up of activities.

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Win Tickets to the Guardian's Activate New York 2012 (Thurs 3rd May)

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The Guardian is pleased to announce the launch of the second annual Activate Summit in New York on Thurs 3rd May 2012, an event for business leaders, developers and digital practitioners focusing on how we can change the world through technology.

We're delighted that The Guardian have offered a few lucky Chinwaggers the chance to win two pairs of conference tickets worth approx $2390.00!

Entering the competition could not be easier, simply follow the link below and complete the form and a ticket could be yours.

Please note: the prize does not include travel / accommodation - please enter only if you are able to attend!

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Mini Seedcamp New York - 14th June

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On June 14, Seedcamp will be hosting the first ever State-side Mini Seedcamp in New York.

Mini Seedcamp New York is a one day event aiming to connect the 20 best web-tech, mobile and software talent with some of the leading entrepreneurs, developers, and experts from the US and all over the world.

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Seedcamp New York

On June 14, Seedcamp will be hosting the first ever State side Mini Seedcamp in New York. We're looking to take the 20 most awesome startups with us to meet with and be mentored by some of the greatest mentors from the East Coast and Europe.

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Date: 14 June 2011
Location: New York City, US