Publications :: Courtesy of InfoDesign

Interviewed by BusinessWeek

"Among the podcasts I subscribe to is BusinessWeek's 'Innovation of the Week', featuring interviews with people on the subject of design and innovation. So I was excited when BusinessWeek reporter Matt Vella asked me to talk with him about our MX 2008 conference, and our new book. You can listen to the interview." (Peter Merholz - Adaptive Path)

Luke Wroblewski on Form Design

"I recently had the pleasure of talking with Tom Crawford, CEO of VizThink, about my Web Form Design book and its relevance for the visual thinking community." (LukeW)

An Interview with Lou Rosenfeld and Liz Danzico

"After working on five books as an editor or co-author, Lou Rosenfeld became disenchanted with the traditional book publishing model. So, in late 2005, he founded Rosenfeld Media, a new publishing house that develops short, practical, useful books on user experience design. Rosenfeld Media published their first book, Mental Models: Aligning Design Strategy with Human Behavior, in early 2008. I recently had the opportunity to interview Lou - along with Liz Danzico, Senior Development Editor at Rosenfeld Media - about starting a new publishing house and 'eating their own dog food'." (Joshua Kaufman - UXmatters)

Simplicity in Your Mind

"There is increasing interest in the simplification of information technology (IT). The IT industry is recognizing the need to simplify software technology as businesses express their increased interest in governing the return on their IT investments. Two goals are surfacing as explicit mandates to which all software vendors are responding: (1) lowering the skills required of software users and (2) increasing their productivity. Although this simplification mandate is most essential to small- and medium-sized businesses, where people with high-end technical skills may not be affordable, an awareness of the damage complexity inflicts on users is spreading to the enterprise market as well. Commoditization pressures make it necessary for the IT industry to reduce skills requirements as well as service and maintenance costs." (Lucinio Santos - UXmatters)

XProc: An XML Pipeline Language

"An XML Pipeline specifies a sequence of operations to be performed on zero or more XML documents. Pipelines generally accept zero or more XML documents as input and produce zero or more XML documents as output. Pipelines are made up of simple steps which perform atomic operations on XML documents and constructs similar to conditionals, iteration, and exception handlers which control which steps are executed." (W3C)

How Little Do Users Read?

"On the average Web page, users have time to read at most 28% of the words during an average visit; 20% is more likely." (Jakob Nielsen - Alertbox)

Information Design Patterns

"A sophisticated online collection of about 48 design patterns that describe distinct methods for the display of interactive information graphics, their active behavior as well as the forms of user interaction with them." (Niceone) - courtesy of informationaesthetics

User Experience Evaluation in Nokia 

"Nokia has a long history in designing for experiences, as mobile phones are very personal and experiental devices. We have established processes to take user needs and wants into account when designing new concepts, and we do various types of evaluations with real users during the development process. Experience evaluations are, however, an area we want to improve. In this paper, we describe the user experience evaluation practices in the different phases of Nokia product development process." (Virpi Roto et al.)

Bill Morggridge's keynote presentation

"Bill Morggridge delivered a really cool talk during the Service Design Symposium, hosted by the CIID. It’s really interesting the way he explains how design has evolved over time. Just after graduation, back in the 60’s, he thought he would spend his whole life designing kettles and washing machines. But as technology evolved, and life became more complex, he realised that designers needed to design the systems that actually surround a product. For example, how to make a train journey more delightful? Designers need to not only worry about making a comfy seat, they actually need to think about the whole customer journey, and how systems, processes, people impact a customer’s experience. Welcome to the amazing world of service design!" (Erick Mohr - intuire)

User Experience Factor 1: State Glue

"I finally got myself an iPhone, ... and it is reeeaaally nice! Perhaps not the best phone on the market but using it is a real joy. One of the great things about it is that the interaction feels so smooth and sweet. It made me wonder what makes it so nice. One of the things I want to show you in this article is how this actually works in practice and what makes it such a good user experience." (Martijn van Welie - Thoughts on Interaction Design)

InfoDesign by Peter J. Bogaards: Founder of BogieLand.

Events :: Courtesy of eventful.com

May 19, 2008: eBig WebDev/Web 2.0 SIG: Best Practices for Web Form Design at Expression College of Digital Media

We are so excited to welcome Luke Wroblewski back to WebDev / Web 2.0. He is an engaging speaker who knows how to taking complex concepts and pull them together into a consumable, tangible presentation. He is talking about the "Forms bridge" the gap between people and your site. From registration to checkout, web forms make or break interactions. Learn best practices culled from international usability testing, eye-tracking studies, and over ten years of designing web applications. See how different forms, fields, labels, calls to action, and visual elements can support or impair user behavior. You'll never look at your web forms the same way again.

He will walk us through the importance of Web forms and a series of design best practices culled from live to site analytics, usability testing, eye-tracking studies, and best practice surveys. Including some new research on Primary & Secondary Actions and Dynamic Help examples. Some of the topics I discuss and provide patterns for are: label alignment, required form filed, input field sizes, content grouping, primary & secondary actions, help text & tips, dynamic help systems, inline validation, error messages, progress indicators, success messaging, progressive disclosure, gradual engagement, tabbing, flexible data inputs, smart defaults, paths to completion, selection dependent inputs, and more...

Free for eBig Members, Guests $10.

May 23, 2008: Broadband TV 2.0 at Jurys Inn, Brighton, UK.

Use8- The User Experience Society

presents:
Broadband TV 2.0

Television is in transition from a broadcast medium to a broadband medium. As digital television migrates to new channels of distribution a whole new range of interactive services can be delivered to engage audiences.

With the introduction of interactivity, Television is moving toward new forms of communication that bridge the different worlds of broadcasting and telecommunications. In this transition, passive audiences will become active users adapting themselves to the new lean forward experience of broadband TV.
The challenges in delivering rich experiences and in redefining the future of TV are complex.
Broadband TV 2.0 will explore this new medium of delivery and the user experience considerations for designing new digital TV services for users.

The event is free and will take place on the 23rd of May at the Jurys Inn in Brighton UK.

Speaking at the event are:

CadInteractive
Open TV
PushButton
Global Broadcast Television
Zattoo TV
Serco Usability Services
Brunel University
University of Brighton

To book your place go to:
http://www.use8.net/index.php?pmctsys=us8&pmshow=theevent

May 9, 2008: Usability Friday at Safari Books Online (Rescheduled) at Safari Books Online

**Rescheduled from 5/2**

Whether or not you use Safari Books Online, we're interested in your feedback about new features and products! We are holding our next usability tests this Friday, 5/9 at 9am, 10am, and 11am. Each session is a one-on-one discussion about usability issues and lasts about 45 minutes. Interested in learning more? Contact us at usability.safari@gmail.com.

Jun 14, 2008: SHOP SF at Terra

Join us for an amazing evening of shopping, cocktails, fashion presentation, music and pampering...

Saturday, June 14th
VIP PREVIEW HOUR: 12:00 ? 1:00 PM
GENERAL PUBLIC: 1:00 ? 6:00 PM

Terra
511 Harrison Street
& 1st Street
San Francisco 94105

Gen Art is proud to invite you to Shop by Design featuring local and emerging fashion and accessories designers. With smooth beats, Benefit Cosmetics treatments, free-flowing libations and much more come down to meet with the designers and retailers to purchase the latest and greatest wares during this six-hour shopping spree. You will not want to miss this unparalleled shopping experience!

Don?t forget to raid your boyfriend?s, husband?s, father?s or best male bud?s closet and bring a paper bag full of menswear in good condition to donate to The Saint Vincent de Paul Society. Donations will go to help more than a thousand people trying to overcome poverty, homelessness, substance abuse and domestic violence in the Bay Area.

For your kind offering, Gen Art will take $5.00 off your Shop by Design ticket*.

Participating Designers Include:
Anayma De Frias Designs
Bryna Nicole
Chillers Clothing
f.a.t. (fucking adorable tees)
Helena de Natalio
Good Looking Clothes
gr.dano
Harlequin Feltworks
Jacqui Chazen
Jester Swink
Kris Nations
Lotus Studio
Lovelina
Merlin Castell
Ofina
Rebecca Ciccio
Sara Shepherd
Selma Karaca
She-bible
Suburban Riot
Verrieres & Sako

With more to be announced!

TICKETS:
GENERAL ADMISSION
Gen Art Silver & Platinum Members: 2 Complimentary Tickets
Non-Members: $15/Ticket at the door
Advance Tickets: $10/Ticket with RSVP* (while supplies last)

VIP TICKETS
Includes a preview hour starting at noon, complimentary coat check and gift bag
Gen Art Associate Producer & Higher Level Members: 2 Complimentary Tickets + Gift Bags
Gen Art Silver & Platinum Members: $25/Ticket
Non-Members: $40/Ticket

*Only one discount will be applied for ticket purchases.

* To become a Gen Art Member, click on the link below or call 415-284-9400

**YOU MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO ATTEND**

May 30, 2009: Maker Faire at San Mateo Fairgrounds

Make magazine's and Craft magazine's "urban Burning Man" for tinkerers and crafters returns to the Bay Area.

Officialesque description:
Maker Faire is a two-day, family-friendly event that celebrates the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset. It?s for creative, resourceful people of all ages and backgrounds who like to tinker and love to make things.

Jun 23, 2008: An Event Apart at Boston Marriott Copley

In late 2005, two internationally recognized web authorities?web standards godfather Jeffrey Zeldman and world-renowned CSS expert Eric Meyer?got together to create the kind of web design conference they would want to attend. Their new conference wouldn?t be just for designers. It wouldn?t be just for coders. Attendees would gain a deeper understanding of web standards, of course. But they would also encounter a world of emerging best practices and inspiring new ideas.

Aug 18, 2008: Search Engine Strategies San Jose Conference & Expo at San Jose McEnery Convention Center

Search Engine Strategies returns to San Jose with a new focus on the interactive marketplace. Our new content line-up includes key market makers along with an educational outline designed to address the issues Search Marketers face each day.

From universal or blended search considerations in natural search or SEO, to the latest tactics for managing sophisticated sponsored listing programs, we have created a social, educational and networking environment for you.

Event Overview:
* Delivers real-time actionable information you need to grow your business through search engine marketing (SEM/SEO);
* Teaches the ins-and-outs of search engine marketing from top search experts and the search engines themselves;
* Provides a unique setting to network with fellow marketers and search engine industry professionals and discuss the trends in search engine marketing;
* Grants access to the world's most comprehensive gathering of search engine marketing & optimization-related solutions providers and potential partners & affiliates;
* Get the latest event information at the SES Blog.

What You Will Learn:
* How search engines list Web sites for free and through paid placements;
* How to get free "organic" traffic by building a site that pleases search engines and your visitors;
* How to efficiently purchase listings guaranteed to rank your company at the top of search engine results;
* How to calculate the ROI of your search marketing efforts by tracking your visitors from the time they hit your site until they buy?and get tips on improving conversion if they don't!
* How to build links that generate traffic to your Web site, and how to avoid the penalties of "spamming" the search engines;
* What's coming next in the constantly evolving world of Web search, and how you can profit from it.

ANNOUNCING
SES San Jose 2008 will incorporate the first annual SEM Awards ceremony.

The mission of the SES Awards is to inspire innovation and encourage new ideas. The SES Awards honor 15 outstanding search marketers and will be judged by a panel of industry experts and the Search Engine Watch editorial staff.

The Editor's Choice award winner will be selected exclusively by the SES editorial staff.
SES Awards Categories:
? Best Search Engine Ad Platform
? Best Business-to-Business Search Marketing Campaign
? Search Engine with Most Relevant Search Results
? Best Multi-National Search Marketing Campaign
? Most Innovative New Search Engine
? Best Use of Local Search
? Technology Platform Search Marketers Can?t Live Without
? Best Integration of Search with Other Media
? Best SEM Technology Platform for SMBS
? Most Effective Use of Web Analytics
? Most Innovative Use of Search Engine Optimization
? Best Web Analytics Platform
? Most Innovative Paid Search Campaign
? Most Advertiser-Friendly Search Engine
? Best Social Media Marketing Campaign
? Editor?s Choice

To sign up visit: http://www.searchenginestrategies.com/sanjose/awards/

Jun 11, 2008: Swiss Accessibility-Day at Credit Suisse Forum Uetlihof

Programm als PDF unter:
http://www.access-for-all.ch/pdf/Accessibility_Day.pdf

Die Teilnehme ist kostenlos. Anmeldung bis am 9.5.2008 unter:
http://www.informatica08.ch/accessibility-day-anmeldung

May 10, 2008: Women 2.0 and Stanford Women in Business Conference on Entrepreneurship at Grill the at the Stanford Golf Course

From two girls (or guys) in a garage or your own spark of an idea, ignite lasting change to improve the world and make money doing it. Meet influential entrepreneurs who bring technology together with an entrepreneurial spirit and desire to change the world -- redefine entrepreneurship. Explore the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and change-making with our speakers at this conference!

Start the day with a fireside chat with Rachel Payne, founding member of Google.org and Chris Shipley of Guidewire Group. We will be having an interactive lunch with games and networking, then a founder's panel. Watch as the 5 finalists of the Women 2.0 Business Plan Competition pitch live at 4:30PM to the audience and judges and raise a mimosa to the winner at the end of the conference. Join us for a full day of fun, learning, sharing, and good old-fashioned competition!

Speakers, panelists, & judges include:

» Rachel Payne, Google.org
» Chris Shipley, Guidewire Group
» Amy Love, Protégé Performance Group
» Dr. Jwala Karnik, Versant Ventures
» Dr. Maggie Haertsch, VOICEMAP
» Pat McEntee, AuxoGlobal
» Terri Ghio, Unique Solutions and TBS Connect
» Erica Estrada, d.light design
» Sanjit Biswas, Meraki
» Amra Tareen, allvoices
» Christine Herron, First Round Capital
» Marlene McDaniel, Women.com
» Patricia Roller, Frog Design

More details: http://conference.women2.org

» Buy your ticket here

Entrepreneur, investor, and student ticket prices available. If you are on the Women 2.0 mailing list, you will receive a coupon code for a member discount. How to join this mailing list? Email women2.0@gmail.com and let us know you want to get on our list of upcoming events and mixers in the Silicon Valley.

May 9, 2008: RecentChangesCamp Palo Alto at SocialText HQ

You are reading this invitation because someone wants to see you at RecentChangesCamp, May 9-11, 2008 in Palo Alto, California. See below to sign up.

RecentChangesCamp was born from the intersection of wiki and OpenSpace - a very wiki-like way of organizing gatherings. A lot of cool people into wiki, community and collaboration will be there - what do you want to talk with them about? Every participant is invited to lead their own sessions; the guideline is to take responsibility for what you love. In addition to general and technical conversations about - and actual coding on - wikis and other software, session topics from past RCCs have covered subjects from art to social organizing to philanthropy, playing a creative conversation game, and individual & group coding practices. See the past conference wikis for more complete lists and session notes.

Anyone and everyone is invited to attend. You will especially enjoy Recent Changes Camp, if you happen to be any of the the following:

* Member of any open wiki community or someone who uses wikis at work, school or in any other context
* Interested in community, action, collaboration, creativity or any other activity in which the self-organizing power of wiki might be helpful
* Interested in the OpenCulture and/or OpenTechnology movements
* Interested in knowledge creation and sharing knowledge
* A generally curious and inquisitive person

May 14, 2008: Duality Reality - Who Controls Social Media in the Enterprise? at Solera Restuarant

Join the Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association for a Panel Discussion with Target, General Mills, BestBuy, and Fingerhut.

Yes, you know about social media success stories like Facebook, Flickr and You Tube. Yes, you know that consumers of all kinds can be reached with these vehicles. And yes, it can be next to impossible to convince your clients, executives or lawyers that social media is a good idea for your brand.

The evolution of Social Media is one of the greatest opportunities ? and threats ? to businesses in today's market place. Join MIMA and a panel of leading social media experts for a discussion that will address how big organizations:

? Are or aren't adopting social media ? and who makes the decision to do it
? Can address related key issues
? Implement and control programs
? Measure results

Click here for more info:
http://www.mima.org/events/index.asp?eventID=120
This event will also be streamed live on Ustream. More details to come.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:
This panel discussion is presented by MIMA, in conjunction with UrbanDilemma and the Minneapolis Chapter of the Social Media Club.

Members of the panel will include local experts who will talk about strategies for approaching, managing and deploying social media.
? Jim Cunene, Director, Interactive, General Mills - www.generalmills.com
? Brad Smith, VP of eCommerce & Digital Marketing, Fingerhut Direct Marketing - www.fingerhut.com
? Gary Koelling, Creative Director, Social Technology, Best Buy - www.bestbuy.com
? James Schneider, Jr., Creative Manager, Interactive Marketing, Target Corporation - www.target.com

WHEN:
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
5:15 pm Registration & cash bar
6 pm Presentation
7 pm Networking, food & cash bar

WHERE:
Solera
900 Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
View map
Click here for directions.

COST:
Pre-registration Fees
Members - FREE
Student Members - FREE
Non-Members - $40

Walk-in Registration Fees
Members = $20
Student Members = $20
Non-members = $45

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
All enterprise and agency employees responsible for:
? Information technology
? Branding / creative services
? Website development and maintenance
? Interactive marketing
? Market research
? Legal
? Public relations

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
? Information about who is part of social media initiatives at major companies in the metro area
? How different companies approach social media from a management perspective
? Case studies and stories about social media services within enterprises
? How various large organizations respond to issues and challenges regarding social media
Attendees will also receive links to online resources after the presentation

RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY. As a reminder, monthly professional development events are now FREE for members. (Which makes joining MIMA an even better value.) However, seating is limited, so priority will be given to those who RSVP first.

May 21, 2008: Technology Empowers the Poorest at Cowell Theater

The Long Now Foundation's monthly series Seminars About Long-term Thinking
http://www.longnow.org/projects/seminars/

Iqbal Quadir presents
Technology Empowers the Poorest

Iqbal Quadir is an advocate of business as a humanitarian tool; his overriding principle is "connectivity is productivity." In partnership with microcredit pioneer Grameenbank, he brought the first commercial telecom services, Grameenphone, to millions of Bangladeshi living in rural areas. He is currently the founding Director of the Program in Developmental Entrepreneurship at MIT, which studies ways for people to adopt technology in empowering and democratizing ways. His latest projects are focused on solutions for bringing electrical power and potable water to rural areas.

The Seminars About Long-term Thinking were started in 02003 to build a coherent, compelling body of ideas about long-term thinking, to help nudge civilization toward Long Now's goal of making long-term thinking automatic and common instead of difficult and rare.

The Seminars are hosted by Stewart Brand.
www.longnow.org

Wednesday, May 21st, 02008

Doors open 7:00pm, talk at 7:30pm lasting ~1.5 hours
Located at The Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Center
http://www.fortmason.org/directions/index.shtml

$10 suggested donation

We recommend you arrive early; priority seating is available for Members of Long Now.
https://secure.longnow.org/members/

There will be a reception at the Long Now Museum & Store following the Seminar.
http://www.longnow.org/contact/

For more information contact:
Danielle Engelman
Community Development Director
danielle@longnow.org
415.561.6582 x1

May 24, 2008: DataPortability Meetup Los Angeles at Found Gallery

Come join us for the second monthly DataPortability Los Angeles meet-up on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at Found Gallery. The event gets started at 7pm. All are welcome.

This is an excellent opportunity for the Los Angeles community to engage in an open dialogue about the DataPortability movement, meet LA based DataPortability Action Group members, discuss the issues, and take stock of what we have achieved in the last six months.

This month we will be meet at Found Gallery in Silverlake. Drinks/Party afterwards at the Hyperion Avenue Tavern.
If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please email bradybd [at] gmail [dot] com

For more information, and to add to the agenda, please visit the DataPortability Wiki at:
http://wiki.dataportability.org/x/NgwR

May 13, 2008: Adaptive Path's Book Release Event at Adaptive Path

Come on down for Adaptive Path's Book Release Event

We're celebrating the release of our new book -- Subject To Change: Creating Great Products & Services for an Uncertain World -- Tuesday, May 13 at our offices in San Francisco. The event starts at 6 PM for reception and mingling, then onto a quick presentation, more mingling, and ending with a book signing.

A little bit about the book:
To achieve success in today's ever-changing and unpredictable markets, competitive businesses need to rethink and reframe their strategies across the board. Instead of approaching new product development from the inside out, companies have to begin by looking at the process from the outside in, beginning with the customer experience.

It's a new way of thinking-and working-that can transform companies struggling to adapt to today's environment into innovative, agile, and commercially successful organizations.

Buy the book on Amazon here.

We look forward to seeing you!

Apr 5, 2009: CHI 2009 at Unknown

Computing is reaching into all parts of modern life. CHI 2009 will be the showcase for the technologies, designs and ideas that will form the new world of digital life. There are many exciting new ways in which computing can improve life in many parts of the world. CHI 2009 will be the place to see that happen.

CHI 2009 will be held in Boston, MA, USA. Many of the pioneering computer companies had their home in the Boston area. It is also the home of some of the great computing research universities.

Jun 14, 2008: BarCampSeattle at TBD (Seattle)

BarCamp is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event with discussions, demos, and interaction from attendees. The event doesn't cost any money, but there is a price: all attendees must give a demo, a session, or help with one.

Anyone with something to contribute or with the desire to learn are welcome and invited to join.

When you come, be prepared to share with barcampers. When you leave, be prepared to share it with the world.

Also, the SilverlightBarCamp will be held on June 13th so think about attending that too!

Facebook Group:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=12643898242

May 10, 2008: Pangea Day - San Diego at digital-telepathy

digital-telepathy is proud to host Pangea Day 2008, a remarkable event that taps the power of film to strengthen tolerance and compassion while uniting millions of people to build a better future.

In a world where people are often divided by borders, difference, and conflict, it's easy to lose sight of what we all have in common. Pangea Day seeks to overcome that to help people see themselves in others through the power of film.

On May 10, 2008 Pangea Day sites in Cairo, Dharamsala, Kigali, London, New York City, Ramallah, Rio de Janeiro, and Tel Aviv will be videoconferenced live to produce a 4-hour program of powerful films, visionary speakers, and uplifting music.

The program will be broadcast live to the world through the Internet, television, digital cinemas, and mobile phones.

Of course, movies alone can't change the world. But the people who watch them can. So following May 10, 2008, Pangea Day organizers will facilitate community-building activities around the world by connecting inspired viewers with numerous organizations which are already doing groundbreaking work.

We are the only venue in San Diego hosting Pangea day, which is quite an honor.

We currently have not received much information from the event organizers. This is what we do know and hopefully it's more than enough to allow us to cruise into the event:

1. Our event will take place at the same time and day as the live Pangea Day live event: May 10th @ 11am PST. We will invite you to stop in anytime after 10am.
2. We can accommodate up to 50 people
3. We will have snacks and drinks. Feel free to bring any refreshments you may want.
4. Expect to meet great people and interact with your local community.
5. If you would like to participate in any way, please let us know. Participation would include sharing your own experiences, bringing in video, art or music that matches the theme of Pangea Day...etc.

Space is limited to the first 50 people so RSVP soon to secure your spot and witness an amazing, unforgettable film and human experience.

10:00-10:50 Welcome/Meet & Greet. 11:00-3:00 Pangea Day Viewing
RSVP Now!

http://www.dtelepathy.com/events/pangea-day-2008

Event submitted by Eventful.com on behalf of dtelepathy.

Sep 27, 2008: InfoCamp Seattle 2008 at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center

InfoCamp Seattle is a collaborative unconference open to all professionals and students interested in user-centered information and design issues.

Mark your calendar for September 27-28, 2008!

More details will be available soon...

Sep 2, 2008: Workshop 5 - MobiMundi: Exploring the Impact of User-generated Mobile Content ? The Participatory Panopticon at MobileHCI 2008

The MobiMundi Workshop aims to provide a forum for researchers and developers from different backgrounds to gather together to explore and discuss the impact of mobile information and communications technologies and services on society.

The theme for this workshop will examine the real and potential impacts of user-generated mobile content on individuals and society as a whole. The individual and societal impacts discussed will primarily focus on user centered and social perspectives, but will also explore how user behavior is changing and which problems are emerging, bearing in mind that individual actions are creating privacy and security issues which could lead towards a new quality of a hyper-surveillance society by providing the framework for the participatory panopticon.

May 19, 2008: Web Directions Government at Old Parliament House

A full day two track conference, plus an optional extra day of workshops, focussing on the concepts, technologies and techniques for meeting the challenges of eGovernment.

Whatever your role - designer, developer, IA, product and project manager all the way to CIO and CTO - this will be an exciting day of informative, stimulating content to send you away even better enabled to provide government services online.

Speakers include the head of the World Wide Web Consortium's eGovernment initiative, José Manuel Alonso, renowned user experience expert and author, Robert Hoekman Jr, and local experts from government and industry. Issues covered include Ajax and Javascript for government web design, Maps and mashups in the government context, opening up government data, social media, usability, web standards, semantics, knowledge management and much more.

Fully catered, the conference costs just $AUD495 (including GST), until May 1, then $595 after that. Places really are limited, so don't miss out on our first ever event in Canberra.

Jul 9, 2008: Apply Serious Games Convention 2008 at RIBA

BOOK NOW
A 2-day convention leading the debate in serious games and all contexts it takes including learning, exer-gaming, marketing, awareness, policy, health and defence games : across all sectors and across all platforms including web, virtual worlds and handhelds.
http://www.applyseriousgames.com

Discount Time-Line:

Now- 31st March: Very special Super Early Bird of £199 + vat for the conference on 10th July, plus $£$£ off other scheduled events

31st March - 15th June: Early Bird = Good discounts but not as good as Super Early Bird

After 15th June - the pre-booked fees go up.

The convention includes:

9th July
1-Day Academic & Research Summit
2 x workshops on virtual worlds and web 2.0

10th July
1 Day Apply Serous Games Plenary Conference
Live Demos
Expo
VIP invite-only conference dinner
With more being assembled over the next month.
All bookings through http://asg.eventbrite.com

Oct 15, 2008: SHiFT 2008 - Social and Human Ideas For Technology at FIL

May 16, 2008: Going Solo at Hôtel Albatros-Navigation

Going Solo is a one-day conference for freelancers and small business owners of the internet industry.

A freelancer needs to know how to "do stuff". But that's not enough. Going Solo is a chance to learn how to do things like set your rates, make yourself known, close deals, find clients or let them find you, explain what you do to the world, find a life-work balance, or deal with administrivia in the networked world we web people work in.

Speakers such as Stowe Boyd, Martin Roell, Suw Charman and Laura Fitton will share their experience as soloists and help you benefit from what they have learned over the years.

The conference will take place on May 16th in Lausanne, a short train ride away from Geneva, in Switzerland.

Links:

- http://going-solo.net
- http://going-far.com
- http://going-solo.net/2007/12/16/picking-a-city-for-an-event-lausanne/

Jun 12, 2008: From Business To Buttons 2008 at Malmö University

From the website:

"If you missed last year's hottest interaction design venue, don't despair. From Business to Buttons is repeating the success. On 12-13 June 2008, Malmö University's harbour campus is the place to be.

From Business to Buttons offers insights and methods of how to bridge the gap between the business goals and the product in use. The conference will feature two days of inspirational sessions and workshops that address the design of interactive systems of all types: applications (web and desktop), mobile, consumer electronics and more.

Join us and get insights from world leading experts, stimulating talks, fun parties, and smart discussions about our growing field. If you are a manager or a usability professional in private or public business, then sign up and meet over 500 colleagues from around the world."

Jul 15, 2008: This event will be re-scheduled at Penderel's Oak

This event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date

Why do creationists believe what they believe? Is it, to quote Richard Dawkins, just ?blind faith in the absence, or even in the teeth, of evidence?? The illustrated talk will argue that even those who don?t accept their conclusions should recognise that there is a solid logic to a young earth creationist position.

Paul Taylor joined the staff of AiG (UK/Europe) in August 2005 as a writer and speaker. He is now Head of Media and Publications and editor for Answers Update. Paul regularly contributes to the AiG website and Answers Magazine and writes articles published in various Christian magazines. Paul graduated from Nottingham with a BSc in Chemistry in 1982. He then took a year's Post-Graduate Certificate in Education and taught science in state schools for 17 years, eventually becoming a Head of Department, and gaining a Masters in Science Education at Cardiff University.

Calendar maintained by Mark Vanderbeeken. Read Mark's blog, Putting People First.