Tech Events

Strategy’s Australian Conference will return to Sydney in February. iStrategy offers speakers with expertise in every online channel, a wide-range of attendees for exclusive networking opportunities and workshops with actual learning scenarios.  If building a high-performing, integrated marketing strategy is important to your company, then iStrategy Sydney is a worthwhile investment of your time.

Date : 21st to 22nd February, 2012

Location : Sydney

For more information visit:

http://www.iabaustralia.com.au/index.php?/events/item/istrategy_conference_sydney_2012

Information Management & Data Quality is one of the most

important issues confronting modern organisations today. We collect an ever increasing amount of data but are we really getting the information that we want?

This 3 day course will:

• Assist you to understand the basic concepts of information management and data quality;
• Provide you with a blueprint to ensure that your organisation is able to take advantage of the significant information resources available;
• Provide you with the knowledge and skills to better understand DQ and to adopt the correct techniques and practices in creating competitive advantage through higher quality of data.

Prepare you for IAIDQ certification

Date: 5th - 7th November 2011

Location: Melbourne

For more information visit: http://enterprisearchitects.com/WhatWeDo/Training/tabid/70/language/en-AU/Default.aspx

Topics are still to be confirmed but mark in your diary to head along to the Melbourne Python Users Group Meetup in December. Keep an eye out on the website link below for more details.

Date: 5th December 2011
Location: Inspire9 at 1/41 Stewart Street in Richmond, Victoria.

For more information visit: http://wiki.python.org/moin/MelbournePUG

Come along to IAB’s mobile event with a great lineup of key industry speakers. You’ll hear their insights into what’s happening now, what the opportunities are and what’s next in the world of mobile advertising. With Morgan Stanley forecast, that by 2014, global internet access from mobile devices will exceed internet access from more ‘fixed’ (computer, laptop) devices. It’s critical to understand the future direction of how this plays a role in the advertising industry.

Sydney - 22nd November

Melbourne - 23rd November

For more information visit: http://www.iabaustralia.com.au/index.php?/events/item/iab_event_leading_edge_-_mobile_advertising

This seminar will provide the background on why a new measurement methodology is required, top line details on Nielsen’s new hybrid methodology known as Nielsen Online Ratings as well as a high level guide to the new measurement terminology and insights from the MFA.

Sydney - 15th November

Melbourne - 16th November

Brisbane - 25th November

Adelaide - 29th November

Perth - 30th November

For more information visit: http://www.iabaustralia.com.au/index.php?/events/item/making_online_measurement_make_sense_roadshow2

Join the AUSOM Mornington Group to hear a presentations from Elizabeth Clydesdale on iPhoto and iMovie. There will also be a pilot session for AUSOM ‘Beginners’ Course.

Date: 17th November 2011
Location: Mornington Community Information & Support Centre - 320 Main Street, Mornington.

For more information visit: http://ausom.net.au/nextmeetings/

Join the SydPHP meetup and hear two presentations on Topics Filtering HTML Input and Open Source Developers Conference wrap-up.

Date: 24th November 2011
Location: Sydney Mechanics School of Arts, 280 Pitt Street, Sydney, Australia

For more information visit: http://sydphp.org/

Come along to the LUV Beginner’s Workshop and OLPC Corner with a presentation from Alex Garber on editing video with OpenShot.

You’ll work with other Linux enthusiasts so you can set up your system the way you want, so bring your laptop.

Date: 19th November 2011
Location: The Hub @ Docklands, cnr Bourke St and Harbour Esplanade, Docklands

For more information visit: http://luv.asn.au/2011/11/19

The world of marketing is rapidly shifting between inbound and outbound marketing, where the power lies with the customer. You need to think about above the line and below the line marketing strategies and how to integrate strategically to build your digital brand presence. You need to increasing your fans to add brand awareness and more importantly engage those customers with two-way dialogue. By building a sense of community online, you can create a better ROI.

Join IQPC’s Online Marketing Summit 2012 and learn how to engage your customers. Hear from great speakers how their companies have managed to build customer engagement by understanding their metric and optimising on their ROI.

Date: 13th - 15th February 2012

Location: WatersEdge, Sydney

For more information visit: http://www.onlinemarketingsummit.com.au/Event.aspx?id=625042

Come join the Social Media Marketing Revolution and hear all about converting fans into brand enthusiasts to create that unfair advantage you want. It’s time to convert your strategy into a game-plan to engage your community and to create passionate customers. There is a great line up of speakers featuring lead case studies and expert presentations.

Date : 2nd - 3rd Feburary 2012

Location : Hilton on the Park, Melbourne

For more information: http://www.marcusevansassets.com/doc/pdfs/Ep_18386.pdf

Join Accenture, Google and NetSuite, as they share their views about unleashing the power of cloud computing. Whether you’re new to the cloud or eager to expand on your cloud investment, don’t miss this impressive line-up of cloud industry leaders, as they provide the practical and strategic insights you need to get the most from your business cloud investment.

Sydney - 15th November 2011

Melbourne - 17th November 2011

For more information in Melbourne visit: http://www.netsuite.com/portal/au/press/events/2011tour/melbourne.shtml

For more information in Sydney visit: http://www.netsuite.com/portal/au/press/events/2011tour/sydney.shtml

Come and join the November meetup with Sensis as sponsor on the night of the drinks and pizza. If you’re working on a startup or have a business idea you can send an email to arrange a spot for a quick one-minute pitch and the best pitch as voted by our audience will be awarded a $200 cash prize.

Date: 3rd November 2011

Location: The Galley Room at the Waterside Hotel, 508 Flinders Street, Melbourne

For more information visit: http://www.meetup.com/Melbourne-Silicon-Beach/events/32404542/

IAB Australia together with the MFA and Nielsen developed an education session specifically for marketers, executives and managers, to present all the essential information about the new online audience measurement system.

The seminar will provide the background around why a new measurement methodology is required, top line details on Nielsen’s new hybrid methodology known as Nielsen Online Ratings, along with a high level guide to the new measurement terminology and insights from the MFA on what it will mean for marketers, advertisers and agencies alike.

Sydney - 15th November 2011

Melbourne - 16th November 2011

Brisbane - 25th November 2011

Adelaide - 29th November 2011

Perth - 30th November 2011

For more information visit: http://www.iabaustralia.com.au/index.php?/events/item/making_online_measurement_make_sense_roadshow2

ad:tech University is an intensive, one day course which is designed for those who want to quickly advance their knowledge and practical abilities in digital media & marketing.  Accelerate your digital media awareness and skills through a carefully crafted program of content, exercises and networking. It is a highly interactive and practical onsite program with e-learning modules to truly cement your digital knowledge.

Sydney - 23rd November 2011

Melbourne - 25th November 2011

For more information visit: https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=23469&

Join this event and learn how today’s cybercriminals target your computer, identity and money. You’ll receive practical advice on how to combat anything that comes your way. Sophos security experts will explore how malware threats actually work and what you can do to protect your company.

There will be:

• A live demonstration of how a malware attack occurs, step-by-step
• What the threat landscape looks like—how it’s changing, trends to watch for
• The top 5 things you can do today to make your business more secure

Date: 22nd November 2011

Location: City Convention Centre, Function Room 3, Level 12, 300 Flinders Street, Melbourne

For more information visit: http://www.sophos.com/en-us/about-us/events/anatomy-of-an-attack.aspx

Join this event and learn how to maximise the value of your organisation’s most critical asset-information-and manage it in a way that’s easily accessible, timely, and cost-effective. Learn how to:

• Incorporate large volumes of data and
• Use this intelligence on the move

If you are an IT professional involved in BI strategy, program management, systems management, architecture, or deployment; or in sales and marketing functions where competitive advantage is the order of the day, then this event is a must.

Perth - 15th November 2011

Canberra - 17th November 2011

For more information visit: http://www.oracle.com/us/dm/h2fy11/15344-apacfm11044361mpp030c003-oem-516055.html

Over the last two years the world has gone casual gaming mad, with 5 million hours of Angry Birds being played every day and 200M people playing Facebook games for over 40mins each per month. Facebook is set to make a huge $1B from gaming in an industry set to make an incredible $70B in 2015.

This broad adoption has given rise to branded gaming and gamification as a marketing strategy. This event will dive into the opportunities, examples and challenges for brands entering the gaming world.

Date: 2nd November 2011

Location: The Order of Melbourne, 2/401 Swanston Street, Melbourne

For more information visit: http://socialgaming.eventbrite.com/

Curriculum documentation can sometimes seem fairly lifeless, focused on stern precepts about what should be taught to enhance the social and economic well being of the nation. More often than not the role of the imagination and the place of creativity appear as afterthoughts

Join the 2011 AATE Conference and learn about opportunities to explore and celebrate the creative potentialities of an Australian English curriculum which meets the needs of students in the 21st century.

Date : 3rd to 6th December 2011

Location : Melbourne Cricket Ground

For more information visit: http://www.vate.asn.au/aateconference2011/

Join WordCamp Gold Coast for two full days of WordPress, Networking and Gold Coast Culture.

The event is not just for Developers but people of all levels of experience. There are even sessions aimed at new users.

Date : 5th - 6th November 2011

Location : Stunning Bond University, Australia

For more information visit : http://2011.goldcoast.wordcamp.org/

OzViz is the major workshop especially for visualisation practitioners and researchers. It gives the chance for participants to present research outcomes, share innovative ideas, publicise work and meet colleagues. It is highly multidisciplinary, with participants from fields such as mathematics, geoscience, architecture, biology, medicine and astronomy presenting alongside computer graphics and visualisation experts.

Date : 23rd to 25th November 2011

Location : University of Sydney, Civil Engineering Building, 1st level, Sydney

For more information visit : https://sites.google.com/site/ozvizworkshop/ozviz-2011