announcements
Call for Nominations (2009-2010 Board of Directors)
The Nominating Committee of the Digital Media Association of Alberta (Digital Alberta) invites nominations for the 2009-2010 Board of Directors. All nominations must be submitted no later than April 17, 2009. Please note that the bylaws state that you must be a member of Digital Alberta at least 30 days prior to the AGM for your nomination to be accepted. If you are not a member, please join now.
Technology speeds to market with $178-million action plan
New high-tech business environment marks next frontier in diversification of Alberta's economy
Increasing the number of new companies in emerging advanced technology sectors is the goal of Alberta’s action plan Bringing Technology to Market. This $178-million plan highlights a range of coordinated actions - from a research and development tax credit to increased investment capital to technology-specific business supports and new technopreneurship projects.
nextMEDIA - Grows Alongside Digital Media Industry
nextMEDIA – The Future of Digital Content wrapped Sunday in Banff, Alberta, concluding two days and three evenings of presentations, keynote addresses, workshops, and networking events. This was the fourth year for the event, which has consistently delivered a ‘look forward’ on issues affecting both the broadcast and digital media sectors.
An Electronic Game to Inform Students About Careers in the Trades
The Technology Commercialization Division of Alberta Advanced Education and Technology has been informed of an RFI/RFP surrounding an online serious game that will provide information and promote trades careers and options to 13-19 year old students.
The RFI will be published on the Alberta Purchasing Connection website in the next few weeks.
Can You DIGG It?
Jim Louderback of Revision3 To Deliver Day Two Keynote at nextMEDIA - The Future of Digital Content
Annual General Meeting
Please join us for our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, April 24, 2008. The AGM will be held at 5:30 PM:
LOCATIONS:
CALGARY - Calgary Technologies Inc. - 3553 31 Street NW
EDMONTON - NAIT Room W202
Please RSVP to rene@digitalalberta.com if you are able to join us. Wine and snacks will be provided.
