business & innovation

In this emerging multi-screen world who controls who?

Now that we have (probably!) arrived in a multi-screen world with TV, Mobile, Tablet, PC, notebook and screens in the home, car, elevator and plane there are new issues we face.

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Date: 15 September 2011
Location: Innovation Warehouse London, UK

Mobile Privacy - are they mutually exclusive?

With mobile being so personal does privacy exist?, what happens when you die to all that data?, can the data really be used in court?, if I get a second hand mobile can I find out who had it before me? and where is the balance in the minds of the consumer for privacy, security and user interface!

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Date: 5 July 2011
Location: GSMA, UK

Private Social Networking

Social networks by their very nature are public and open. With 10% of the world's population now on one big network (and the same 10% on numerous other small ones) where are the other 90%? Do they go for niche private social networks oriented to their specific need?

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Date: 23 June 2011
Location: Innovation Warehouse, UK

Practical Crowdsourcing + Crowdfunding - Engaging Citizens and Customers with Social Media and Web2.0

Crowdsourcing and Crowdfunding are not new, but their impact on the way organizations operate and make decisions or fund change is evolving more each day. In fact - some organizations are built around the wisdom of the crowd as part of their business model.

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Date: 20 June 2011
Location: Innovation Warehouse London, UK

Bootlaw June: How the cookies crumble

At this Bootlaw event, we will look at what the cookie laws mean for start ups and website operators and what you are supposed to be doing over the next 12 months before the laws are going to be enforced.

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Date: 29 June 2011
Location: Pinsent Masons, UK

Music 4.5: Brand discovery...

Music 4.5: Brand discovery... A showcase and discussion - in collaboration with Brand-e.biz

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Date: 28 September 2011
Location: Central London location TBA, UK

techpitch 4.5

techpitch 4.5 is an evening pitch event created by 2Pears, in order to showcase some of the latest tech startups, including some of the startups that have taken part in the UKTI pitch-training workshops in the past 6 months.

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Date: 5 July 2011
Location: The Auditorium, Pinsent Masons, UK

Young Entrepreneurs Hackday @Techhub

Are you a software developer or designer? Are you a product manager, marketer or startup enthusiast? If so, come build a website or smart phone app at: TechHub on 25th June from 9am-11pm

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Date: 25 June 2011
Location: Tech Hub, UK

Copyright in the Digital Age: Will the Government Implement the Hargreaves Recommendations?

Coadec is hosting an event next Thursday evening, 23rd June, on the Hargreaves IP report and the prospects for the government implementing its recommendations.

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Date: 23 June 2011
Location: TechHub, UK

Intel Appup Application Lab

The Intel AppUpSM Application Lab: MeeGo series is coming to London! Join us to learn how to create exciting experiences with MeeGo and access great opportunities for your PC, netbook and tablet apps with Intel AppUpSM developer program.

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Date: 5 July 2011
Location: Skills Matter, UK

Deadline Extended for Digital Mission to Washington DC

We've had a few requests for more time to apply for the Digital Mission to Washington DC (11 - 15th July) and although time is now tight, we thought we'd be generous and allow another 5 days.  The application deadline is now Friday 17th June.

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There's a lot of fantastic events and activities planned for the mission, as well as some brilliant partners.  There's been so many exciting announcements regarding the mission the past couple of weeks, we've attempted to re-cap everything below.

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Looking for a Summer Internship? List #2

Internship

We've had such a fantastic response to our Internship List, we've had to start a new one to continue it.  The first lists 20 internships and placements from the likes of Neoco, Market Sentinel, Splendid Communications, HipSnip, The House, Taylor James and more.

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We'll be keeping this list updated as and when internships are submitted.  If you'd like to add your internship to the list, please fill out the form here.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

During this 3 day summit attendee’s will learn how to best utilize and integrate the myriad social media platforms to engage customers directly at a fraction of the cost of traditional marketing. Through the intelligent use of social media marketing you can, in house, have continuous direct contact with your customers.

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Date: 25 October 2011
Location: TBD, UK

Green Data Centre and Cloud Control Conference

The Green Data Centre and Cloud Control Conference are collocated events which will give attendees the hands down, most comprehensive event experience. Don't miss out on this ground breaking conference and reserve your seat now!

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Date: 25 October 2011
Location: Hilton London Tower Bridge Hotel, UK

Cloud Control Conference and Exhibition

Among the many subjects covered across the three day event a focus will be given to the following cloud topics: Benefits and Cost Analysis Security Questions, Answers and Obstacles Data Center Efficiency and Virtualization

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Date: 19 July 2011
Location: Hilton Boston Logan Airport, US