Networks, Nodes and Knowledge

from virtual to real

Wed 13 October 2010 from 5:30 pm at Hotel du Vin, Birmingham

Presentations Participants Speaker profiles

Enhancing virtual reality is one of the grand challenges we face. According to the National Academy of Engineering, "true virtual reality creates the illusion of actually being in a difference space. It can be used for training, treatment, and communication."

Leading scientists at universities and companies from across the region will present insights into the future of digital technology.

Tickets are now available at sciencecapital.eventbrite.com

Speakers

Nick Burton is the Executive Producer for Communications and Technology at Rare, a company that remains at the forefront of game development by continual investment in new technology coupled with a strong sense of creativity. As Rare readies for the launch of Kinect Sports for Microsoft's new motion sensing system, we think about how far this new mode of human computer interface could take us.

Lucy Hooberman, director of Networks, Nodes and Knowledge: from virtual to real Digital Media and Innovation at the University of Warwick has been invited to give her story, and has a career that spans the BBC and industry.

David Burden, director of Daden Limited, a rapidly growing SME based at Birmingham Science Park Aston which won first prize at this year's Virtual World Challenge for Pivote, its open-source authoring system for learning in virtual worlds.

Jonnie Turpie, the founder of Maverick TV, which has established deep roots in Birmingham and the West Midlands region, will present on the latest developments in the digital media business.

Experts from every university in the West Midlands are joining together with the private sector to deliver on the digital agenda. Plans for individual innovators and the business community to succeed in the sector will be formulated over food and drinks.

Format

People will gather for refreshments from around 5:30pm.
A set of engaging short talks will begin at 6pm, followed by a panel discussion.
Food and drinks will be served, along with plenty of time for networking and discussion.

Support

Supported by Anthony Collins Solicitors, Binding Site, Birmingham City Council, Birmingham Science City, Birmingham Science Park Aston, Blueberry Consultants, E4F, FD Solutions, Hotel du Vin, Lunar Society, Netnak, Rare and UnLtd.

Tickets

Tickets are available at sciencecapital.eventbrite.com

Use "earlybird" for 10% discount until 29 Sept or sold out.

This event is part of Birmingham Digital Week 14-24 Oct www.hellodigital.net