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FITC Amsterdam 2012

FITC Amsterdam 2012 has been launched! For the last four years, FITC Amsterdam has played host to a program focused on design, technology and cool shit, and this 2012 is no exception. Featuring the best and brightest in the digital space, this event showcases work which is shaping the future of the digital interactive industry.

FITC Amsterdam has a history of selling out and 2012 is on track to as well, thanks to a line-up featuring the best and brightest in the digital space, those whose work is shaping the future of the interactive industry.

The combination of unbelievable international presenters, incredible networking opportunities and the infamous FITC parties, all with the amazing backdrop of the city of Amsterdam, creates a stage set for the unexpected.

• Two full days, plus one day of optional workshops
• Over 50 presentations and panels covering the creative, technical and business topics in Flash and digital media
• Over 750 attendees anticipated from around the globe
• Over 50 internationally renowned design and technology presenters
• Legendary FITC evening events

There are a limited number of tickets which sell out fast, so register early to reserve your spot! The super early bird deadline is November 25th

Enter Discount Code “FlashGoddess” to receive 10% off any FITC Amsterdam 2012 tickets.

More about the event :  www.fitc.ca/amsterdam.

FITC Amsterdam

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Robert Hodgins creates visualizations at FITC Toronto

This is the third video in the FITC Toronto 2011 series.

This recorded four part session features Robert Hodgin, a man who has been captivated by invisible forces since he first programmed a magnetic repulsion effect six years ago. Since then, Robert has explored the phenomenon of electrostatic fields and gravitational forces, using these invisible forces to create audio visualizations, natural simulations, and artistic interpretations. In this presentation, Robert discusses these invisible forces at greater length and demonstrates a few implementations and unexpected uses.

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FITC Mobile conference in Toronto – now SCREENS

Since last year’s successful FITC Mobile conference in Toronto, mobile development and the devices which support it have exploded. This year the event has transformed into SCREENS, covering all things involved in mobile, tablet and set top box development.

I have a special discount code for all you Flash Goddess viewers:
Discount code “FlashGoddess” provides 10% off any SCREENS 2011 tickets.

The super early bird deadline is August 26th !

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Ten Steps for Creating a FANtastic Facebook Fan Page

Ten Steps for Creating a FANtastic Facebook Fan Page – by Mari Smith

Considering Facebook’s 300 million active users, and the thousands joining every day—along with its Alexa ranking of 3 (that is, Facebook is the third most-trafficked website)—businesses really must tap into the power of this online behemoth.

Facebook offers many features for strategic networking and generating visibility for your company.

Among them, Facebook fan pages are (currently) the only feature fully indexed by Google. By inserting keyword-rich text throughout your fan page and updating regularly, you can create tremendous search engine optimization…

 

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Women in Tech Panel – FITC Toronto May 4, 2011

The Women in Tech panel will be in the Influxis Voodoo Lounge (upstairs at the Guvernment) starting at 11 am.

We’ll be addressing students at GIFT, an event in New Hope, PA that is focused on encouraging middle to high school girls to pursue careers in technology and science. We will give the girls a chance to meet successful women in the technology field via Skype.

The panel led by Lisa Larson~Kelley (http://www.fitc.ca/events/speakers/speaker.cfm?event=116&speaker_id=8844} will include
Véronique Brossier (http://www.fitc.ca/events/speakers/speaker.cfm?event=116&speaker_id=5489),
Ann-Marie Cheung (http://www.fgnewmedia.com/weblog/),
Stacey Mulcahy (http://www.fitc.ca/events/speakers/speaker.cfm?event=116&speaker_id=8060), and Val Head (http://thisisportable.com)

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