This is aimed at those entrepreneurs in the technology sector. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet a select peer group of like minded entrepreneurs for chaired cross table discussion hosted by Shields Russell, Founder of Rapid Innovation Group, who regularly leads these discussion dinners. Our innovative and informal format provides a unique opportunity to: raise issues and points of discussion confidentially learn from carefully screened peer group share successes and challenges network with other innovative entrepreneurs If you are looking for an environment for self development, somewhere to get credible, pragmatic and timely advice from an unbiased group of fellow technology entrepreneurs, this event is for you. To maximise the value of the event and to ensure everyone gets to know everyone conversation is chaired and kept cross table until coffees. A three course meal, wine and coffee are included in the price. There is a chance for informal networking before and after the meal in the bar area. Who’s this for? This is aimed at members and eligible guests in the technology sector who are looking to discuss related issues and ideas.

Do you want to start the next Last.fm, Skype or Facebook? This event sponsored by London Westside will be the start of a series of workshops designed to help young web entrepreneurs to get a step closer to success. Following the ‘GeekBar meet the VC’s‘ events this early evening convention brings together a cross-section of technology VC’s - such as the once who are behind Skype, Last.fm - successful web entrepreneurs and selected start ups. The event will be an evening for learning about funding options and how to pitch your business idea to VC’s and funders. Through a mix of presentations, networking sessions and advise clinics participants will be able to form connections and take away ideas on how to grow their business. Following the kick-off event three free workshops focusing on finance, online marketing and VC funding will follow. Speakers: VC: Paul Fisher (Advent Ventures) Entrepreneurs: Jay Bregman – CTO eCourier.co.uk Paul Birch - Co-founder of Bebo Sign up for this event here: http://www.nm-x.com/event/2007/10/pitchcamp

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• How to win a professionally produced corporate video worth £5,000 - keep reading! * Please feel free to forward this invite to those you think might be interested! First Tuesday is a professional networking forum for established technology entrepreneurs and companies seeking venture capital, investors and related service providers. Founded in 1998, we now have 38,000 members and our 10 branches across Europe host meetings on the first Tuesday every month. YOUR INVITATION SEMINAR: PRESS PLAY TO START - The Opportunities in 2008 for the UK Games Industry Tuesday 5th Feb 2007 5.45-9pm SoHo Hotel, London The UK Games market is the largest in Europe employing 21,000 people in 165 studios and generating domestic sales worth over £2 billion annually. The UK has become a world centre for games development, acclaimed for originality, wit and technical ingenuity. At this seminar the speakers will map out the biggest opportunities in 2008 relating to increased industry consolidation, more available funding and the adaptation to a connected multimedia market place. Keynote speakers include: * Tom Hosking, Regional Sales Manager EMEA, Xbox * Phil Elliot, Editor, GamesIndustry.Biz * Lizbeth Goodman, Director, SMARTlab Digital Media Institute Panel debate moderator: Carlos Espinal, Analyst, Doughty Hanson …

The Flag and Bell is a Tech Pub Crawl for IT professionals held on the first Tuesday of each month. It is a free, networking event for anyone interested in search engines, web technology and the Internet. It’s the Flag & Bell’s 2nd Birthday! When: Tuesday 6th of May 2008, 6pm onwards Where: All Bar One 34 Shad Thames London SE1 2YG Closest tubes: London Bridge We will visit a couple of pubs and spend about 45 minutes at each. All pubs are in walking distance of the first one. All you need to do is listen out for the bell and follow the flag to the next pub. A free drink at each pub will be sponsored by trexy.com. To register, please email megan@trexy.com More details at: http://flag-and-bell.com

Whatever your industry, trade journals, research journals and reports provide a wealth of information on companies and products as well as the very latest industry news. Get a competitive edge by exploring these underused but incredibly rich resources.

GeekUp is a community of web designers, web developers, and other tech-minded folk from the UK. It’s a grassroots knowledge sharing and networking social for folks involved or interested in the web and technology industry. Monthly events take place in Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Preston and Sheffield.

GeekUp is a community of web designers, web developers, and other tech-minded folk from the UK. It’s a grassroots knowledge sharing and networking social for folks involved or interested in the web and technology industry. Monthly events take place in Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Preston and Sheffield.

GeekUp is a community of web designers, web developers, and other tech-minded folk from the UK. It’s a grassroots knowledge sharing and networking social for folks involved or interested in the web and technology industry. Monthly events take place in Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Preston and Sheffield.

GeekUp is a community of web designers, web developers, and other tech-minded folk from the UK. It’s a grassroots knowledge sharing and networking social for folks involved or interested in the web and technology industry. Monthly events take place in Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Preston and Sheffield.