Digital Alberta, the Banff New Media Institute and the Graphic Designers of Canada are hosting an intensive workshop at the Banff Centre, Nov 20-23, 2008.

How to Make Mistakes on Purpose is NOT a creativity workshop. Trying to be creative is just deadly.  It works about as well as trying to be charming. There is no syllabus. What we actually do in the Workshop is top secret. Workshop alumni are requested to respect the "omertà", or Mafia code of silence. It's about surprise, so it must be one. Bring Chaos to your Order.

In this absorbing look at emerging media and tech history, Peter Hirshberg shares some crucial lessons from Silicon Valley and explains why the web is so much more than "better TV."

» Visit the TED website to watch Peter's talk...

In the past week, the federal government has announced that five funding programs associated with the Department of Canadian Heritage will be cut as of March 31, 2009.

Chief among these programs is Trade Routes, which provides assistance for producers of cultural products to travel to foreign markets and showcase their content. Also affected is the National Training Schools Program, which has provided funding for important institutions such as the Canadian Film Centre, Institut National d'Image et du Son (INIS) and the Banff Centre for the Arts.

Michael A. Mendoza interviews Debbie Schmidt Johnson of M & S Solutions about her recent meeting with a group of Canadians participating in SXSWi 2008 and shares a few thoughts on growing a business in Texas.

Austin is a city that celebrates the entrepreneur. Debbie moved to Austin in 2006, and it turns out that it is the perfect place to share her knack for growing a successful business.

Due to overwhelming demand, the application deadline for the Digital Content Creation Entrepreneurs Network (DC2EN) Incubation Program has been extended to September 30, 2008.

BNMI Director and Executive Producer, Susan Kennard and Accelerator Program Coordinator, Chad Kerychuk will be on hand at the Digital Alberta Mixer in Calgary on September 25, 2008 to discuss the program and answer any questions.

Due to overwhelming demand, the application deadline for the Digital Content Creation Entrepreneurs Network (DC2EN) Incubation Program has been extended to September 30, 2008.

BNMI Director and Executive Producer, Susan Kennard and Accelerator
Program Coordinator, Chad Kerychuk will be on hand at the Digital
Alberta Mixer in Calgary on September 25, 2008 to discuss the program and answer any questions.

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.

A conversation with Edmonton’s leading broadband network company, Statusfirm.

Business Week's special January 2008 report says that the traditional broadcast model of "take-what-we-offer-you" is being replaced by the new consumer demand for a "give-me-what-I-want-when-I-want-it" model. It’s a fundamental shift in the way television programming is delivered as the control of programs and content move out of the hands of the traditional broadcasters and into the hands of the viewer.

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.