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Recorded on March 16, 2009 at SXSWi

Web page: http://www.thinkbigthinkcanada.com/2009_sxsw.php# (click on meetup and download the file)

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.

Advanced Education and Technology is considering developing an electronic game to engage and inform students about careers in the Trades and thereby increase the number of students pursuing Trades education. The goal is to enhance parents and learners’ knowledge and awareness of Alberta’s advanced learning system through a collaborative, awareness and mentorship campaign. If you a Digital Alberta member, you may request a copy of this RFP by emailing info@digitalalberta.com.

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 – 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.

The 2008 PopVox Awards are open and calling for Submissions!

Check out the new site @ www.popvoxawards.com

Key Dates:
April 30, 2008 – Submissions Close
May 1st, 2008 – Voting Begins!
May 12th, 2008 – Voting Ends!
May 23rd, 2008 – Winners announced!

The PopVox Peoples Choice Awards for Digital Media have returned for the 2008 season and we invite the digital media community at large to participate in this annual celebration of international talent.

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SFGate tells the story of former Calgarians Garrett Camp, Geoff Smith and Justin LaFrance, and their path taking their Internet startup StumbleUpon into the white-hot center of the latest technology boom in the San Francisco Bay area. After toiling in obscurity for four years, the founders pulled together an A-list of Silicon Valley investors in late 2005, moved to San Francisco in early 2006, and rode the Web 2.0 wave to success. Last month they sold their 14-person company to eBay for $75 million.

Sega of America Inc. Sega Europe Ltd, and Edmonton-based BioWare Corp. on Thurs. announced a partnership to create a new role-playing game based on the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise for Nintendo Co.'s Nintendo DS handheld. The unnamed new offering is scheduled to debut in 2008.

This year, more then any other, has been the year of the digital media executive, and nextMEDIA - The Future of Digital Content, held June 8-10, in Banff was the place to be, scoring record delegate attendance from leading digital media executives from around the world. The sold-out, three-day event, which wrapped on Sunday with a fascinating question and answer session with BBC Director General Mark Thompson, attracted close to 350 attendees.