Wednesday, February 25, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
at Algonquin College, Woodroffe Campus just south of Baseline,
Building T, Room T130 (campus map below)

The Cutting Edge on Graphic Design &

Digital Media

Find out what emerging technologies are being created by local companies in the physical simulation and information visualization areas. From special effects and digital media to traditional simulation applications, learn more about the current landscape and what trends are breaking through to new growth and innovation.

Come hear our distinguished speakers and experience the evolution:

Ben Houston - Founder & Chief Technology Officer – Exocortex
Ben is a senior systems and development architect with an impressive list of accomplishments. Prior to founding Exocortex in February 2005, Ben was the Lead Architect & Commercial Strategist at Frantic Films. Ben contributed to a number of films including Paycheck (2003), Italian Job (2003), Scooby Doo 2 (2004), Cursed (2005), Stay (2005), Poseidon (2006), and Superman Returns (2006). Ben also contributed to several research publications and patents, and is recognized as an industry expert in graphics and fluid simulation amongst his peers.

Keith W. Taylor - President - Exocortex
Prior to Exocortex Keith was managing Director of KT Management Services and provided strategic advisory services to a variety of technology companies. Keith has over 25 years experience in management, sales, business development, and marketing. He has experience with a variety of technologies including semiconductor, wireless, software, networking, systems integration, outsourcing, call centres, satellite telemetry, GPS, mobile devices, graphics and complex simulation. Keith is an Accredited Associate with the Institute for Independent Business.

Campus map is at : http://www.algonquincollege.com/main/yourAlgonquinTab/directions/woodroffeMap.htm

Startup, Dropin - Focus on Mobile Applications
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - 5pm to 7pm
Offices of LaBarge Weinstein

Cleantech Financing Event
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 - 4pm to 6:30pm
Kanata Lakes Golf Course

Wednesday February 11th from 6pm to 8pm at TheCodeFactory (246 Queen Street)

The Ottawa Network

3 x 10 panel on Bootstrapping

featuring:

Nikhil Adnani, CEO, thinkRF
Nikhil has over twelve years of experience in the area of wireless. He has held engineering positions at Nortel and Communications Research Centre Canada. Nikhil has a BSc and an MSc from the University of Manitoba and a PhD from Carleton University, all in Electrical Engineering.

Jay Lawrence, CEO, Infonium
Jay is an entrepreneur in the software industry specializing in performance in third party governance environments. He has proven experience in leading the development of effective software applications suitable for enterprise deployment. Jay and his company Infonium are leaders in Performance Governance.

Mike Ball, CTO, Loyalty Match
Mike has over 22 years experience building and leading high technology development companies. Mike was one of the architects of Bell Sympatico and Advantage Business Internet Solutions, served as VP Technology for SpiderTop Rich Media Internet Corporation, and is an accomplished game developer and author. He is a computer science graduate of Confederation College and a member of OACETT.