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The virtual economy may be one of the few places left showing real growth and promise. As new platforms for distribution come online, consumers get more fired up about games and gifts and the payments landscape matures, now is the time to meet with big and small players from across the value chain to learn, network and build ties for the future.

Following April's MiniBar, we already have a full program again featuring a mix of news on Technology Strategy Board funding, the VC fund created by Michael Birch and Brent Hoberman, our friendly lawyers Barry and Danvers will tell what's next for Bootlaw and then we will have a focus on online marketing.

Startup 2010 is a business plan competition and one-day event about entrepreneurship and digital business that will showcase 10 top startups competing for bragging rights, buzz, and a $100,000 prize.

At the IAB’s international planning & buying seminar, we will look at the cultural and practical issues you need to take consider when planning campaigns across multiple markets.

Social Media Marketing 2010 will bring together leading brands and marketing experts to explore the viral power of social networks.

Ale 2.0 is a meet up for people who work in digital who like real ale (and other drinks) We meet up once a month to talk about the digital comings and goings of the moment and to drink the best ale on the planet.

The Guardian Activate Summit 2010 Technology, society and the future: Changing the world through the internet Thursday 1 July 2010, London Don't miss this one-day summit for leaders who are building a better future through technology and the internet Book your place before 14 May and save 25% Visit guardian.co.uk/activate today

Following the Technology Strategy Board’s announcement that it is making £18m available for collaborative R&D as part of the digital test beds programme, Creative Industries KTN is excited to announce a series of regional events to promote the funding call.

D&AD and Ravensbourne invite you to Pixels at Dawn Two: A pub debate. The guns are drawn (again), as we look further into the world of convergence between advertising, design and broadcast industries.

The information packed free seminar will take a look at the ground-breaking new features in CS5 for design, video, web and photography. Learn how the tightly integrated Adobe Creative Suite 5 software and services build the digital communication and creativity skills you need for today’s technology-driven workforce.

The information packed free seminar will take a look at the ground-breaking new features in CS5 for design, video, web and photography. Learn how the tightly integrated Adobe Creative Suite 5 software and services build the digital communication and creativity skills you need for today’s technology-driven workforce.

The Digital Impact Awards are a new programme of awards, launched by Communicate magazine, which recognise excellence in digital stakeholder communications. More than that, they are a platform to discuss digital communications and online reputation and brand management. Full detaills on www.digitalimpactawards.co

The IAB are pleased to announce their biggest mobile event to date: IAB engage for mobile.

AIME Knowledge and Networking Seminars are pleased to announce a full day seminar event that will bring together Charities, Broadcasters, Operators and Interactive technology companies to share their experiences and techniques on how to maximise their efficiency in revenue generation and cost reduction.

Search Engine Strategies Toronto 2010! For those who want to learn more about doing business online, covering topics such as PPC, social media, video marketing, link building, mobile, and more!