Derry’s Digital Calendar for September

A round-up of digital media events in the city this month …

WHATS ON DERRY-LONDONDERRY LAUNCH:
September 3rd, 11am-1230pm, Guildhall

Derry City Council will be launching their new What’s On guide, whatsonderrylondonderry.com with a reception at the Guildhall on Friday September 3rd.

DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMME:
September 15th, 2-430pm, Nerve Centre

Culture Northern Ireland will be launching their new Digital Skills Training Programme with simultaneous events in Belfast and the Nerve Centre, Derry, from 2pm – 4:30pm on September 15th. A two-way Skype connection will stream the event between the venues. The session will include free training from digital marketing expert Aoife Flynn. Aoife specialises in strategic digital marketing and is a mentor for the Arts Council of Ireland in digital marketing and online audience development.

You can get a taste for digital media by trying out some of the equipment for yourself and watching demos. Trainers will be on hand to answer your questions. Beginners and experienced digital media users are all welcome and you can register by visiting www.eventelephant.com/culturenorthernireland

OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CLOUD:
September 15th, 1-4pm, City Hotel

Hosted by Derry City Council and InvestNI, this short seminar will highlight the business opportunities created by cloud computing and improved connectivity. Speakers to be confirmed include Sinclair Stockman and representatives from InvestNI, Microosft and BT.

Aimed in particular at those involved in the technology, telecommunications and digital media industries, this free event will include lunch and extensive networking opportunities. Please RSVP with name and company details to digitalderry@gmail.com or visit http://bit.ly/derry15th

DIGITAL DERRY LAUNCH:
September 15th, 6-8pm, Void Gallery

The Digital Derry project will be getting its official launch on September 15th with an informal drinks reception and networking event. The venue will be announced shortly and the event is open to anyone with an interest in digital media. You can RSVP by email with your full name and organisation (if applicable) to digitalderry@gmail.com or visit www.bit.ly/derry15th

SHOWCASE:
September 16th, 9:30am-5:30pm, Magee Campus

SHOWCASE (www.showcaseconf.com) is set to be the North-West’s biggest digital technology conference to date with 200+ attendees gathering for a full day of demos and workshops. This free event is now completely full but you can add your name to the waiting list by visiting the website.

OPEN COFFEE x CULTURE NIGHT:
September 24th, 6-8pm, Verbal Arts Centre

OpenCoffee makes a return with this Culture Night special. It’s a free, informal event with speakers examining the role of technology and digital media in the changing face of culture. No registration required, just bring yourself along.