Past Events :: Conferences

2006 e-Financial WorldExpo

Posted In | Event Type: Conferences, Trade Shows
Starts: Oct 25, 2006 - Ends: Oct 26, 2006
Submission Deadline: Oct 25, 2006
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Website: http://e-financial.wowgao.com
The 2006 e-Financial WorldExpo, organized by WowGao, is the global event for the financial industry, that covers all information technologies and enterprise solutions employed by the world's financial service sectors, including banking institutions, insurance providers, investment and brokerage houses, securities and mortgage providers Focusing on new, financial applications and solutions for corporate needs, this conference and exposition together explores the following hot areas: * E-Banking / E-Business * Business Performance Management * Business Intelligence * Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) * Security / Compliance / Fraud Detection * Identity Management * Customer Relationship Management (CRM) * ATM Solutions * Straight Through Processing * Wireless & Mobile Solutions and more.

First Vancouver International Game Summit

Starts: Nov 27, 2006 - Ends: Nov 28, 2006
Submission Deadline: Nov 27, 2006
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Website: http://www.rebootconference.com/games2006
Reboot Communications is hosting the first Vancouver International Game Summit. The two-day conference will bring together the innovators responsible for the explosive growth of the West Coast gaming industry, providing them with a platform to share knowledge and develop industry partnerships.

Tapping into the fast growing pool of game creators residing on the West Coast of Canada and the U.S. the first Vancouver International Game Summit will provide a forum for developers and producers of console and PC games, mobile games, online games and more. The event will not only be a learning and networking opportunity for the gaming community, but will focus on providing information and insight with the goal of industry growth in the coming years. It is expected to attract more than 750 attendees, representing gaming companies and trade associations from around the world.

The conference is also currently accepting presentation proposals. The call for papers is open until August 31, 2006. For more information on submissions and the event, visit www.rebootconference.com/games2006.

ADAPT 2006 Conference

Starts: Sep 23, 2006 - Ends: Sep 24, 2006
Submission Deadline: Sep 23, 2006
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Website: http://www.adaptmontreal.com
Advanced Digital Art Production Techniques (ADAPT) is launching the first edition of a new conference aimed to bring world leading international & local digital art masters under one roof in Montreal. Presented by Digital 04 studios, the ADAPT 2006 Conference will take place Sept. 23-24 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The ADAPT 2006 Conference will allow concept artists, modelers, riggers, animators and the like an opportunity to expand their capabilities and stimulate innovation by exposing them to the latest and most advanced digital art techniques used by the most acclaimed artists from Montreal to Hollywood and around the world. In addition to the conferences, participants will have the opportunity to meet with artists, attend an autograph signing session & network at the official ADAPT 2006 Conference cocktail mixer on the Hyatt Regency Hotel roof top terrace overlooking Montreal's skyline. Participants will also have the opportunity to showcase their portfolio and obtain a review by renowned artists. Finally, recruiters from leading companies in the industry will be conducting interviews. The artist line-up includes: * Syd Mead (BLADE RUNNER, TRON, ALIENS) * Jason Spencer-Galsworthy (CHICKEN RUN, WALLACE & GROMMIT, FLUSHED AWAY) * James Clyne (BATTLE ANGEL, X-MEN: THE LAST STAND, CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, WAR OF THE WORLDS, MINORITY REPORT, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: AI) * Christian Lorenz Scheurer (THE MATRIX, WHAT DREAMS MAY COME, TITANIC, DARK CITY, EA

Wireless & Mobile Expo & Conference

Posted In | Event Type: Conferences, Trade Shows
Starts: Jul 17, 2007 - Ends: Jul 18, 2007
Submission Deadline: Jul 17, 2007
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Website: http:// wirelessandmobile.wowgao.com
The 2007 Wireless & Mobile Expo & Conference, being the leading annual global event for wireless and mobile solutions, attracts key decision-makers to learn and purchase the latest products and solutions, offered by innovative technology vendors and service providers.

The 2007 Wireless & Mobile Expo & Conference will focus on the following hot areas:

* Enterprise Wireless Networking
* Wi-Fi
* RFID
* WLAN
* WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider)
* Wireless Broadband
* WiMax
* VoIP
* Mobile Computing
* Wireless Security

and more

2007 Government & Health Technologies Conference & Expo

Posted In | Event Type: Conferences, Trade Shows
Starts: Jul 17, 2007 - Ends: Jul 18, 2007
Submission Deadline: Jul 17, 2007
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Website: http://gov.wowgao.com
The 2007 Government Technologies Conference & Expo and 2007 Health Technologies Conference & Expo are the premier annual IT events for IT professionals from all levels of government and health services in Canada. These highly anticipated conferences and trade shows feature cutting-edge applications and solutions on current hot topics such as Technology Trends in Government, Electronic Health Records, Privacy, e-Health, Security and many others.

Interested in presenting at this event? Please visit http://gov.wowgao.com/call_for_papers to present a proposal, or call 416-292-0038 ext. 835 for more information

Toronto International Film Festival 2006

Starts: Sep 07, 2006 - Ends: Sep 16, 2006
Submission Deadline: Sep 07, 2006
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Website: http://www.bell.ca/filmfest
The Toronto International Film Festival is one of the premiere film festivals in the world. The event features many debuts of films that will go on to be box-office and critical successes. This major industry event is a place where studios test their films and seek out independent features. As part of the festival, the new Sprockets Family Zone program, presented by the Sprockets Toronto International Film Festival for Children, will showcase the best of contemporary international children's cinema, Films include THE WHITE PLANET, THE UGLY DUCKLING AND ME, U, THE HAIRY TOOTH FAIRY and ALEX RIDER: OPERATION STORMBREAKER. For more information on the festival visit www.bell.ca/filmfest.

Mainframe & Rainmaker Entertainment coming to Toronto and Montreal!

Posted In | Event Category: Animation, Live Action, Special Effects, Visual Effects | Event Type: Conferences, Discussion
Starts: Sep 23, 2006 - Ends: Sep 26, 2006
Submission Deadline: Sep 20, 2006
Location: Montreal & Toronto, Canada
Work at the coolest animation studio in Vancouver!

Mainframe and Rainmaker Entertainment will be in Montreal and Toronto looking for new talent! Interested in meeting with us?

Click HERE to find out more!

Ai-Kon 2007

Starts: Jul 27, 2007 - Ends: Jul 29, 2007
Submission Deadline: Jul 27, 2007
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Website: http://www.ai-kon.org/
Ai-Kon is Manitoba's largest anime convention. An all-ages event, the goal of Ai-Kon is the promotion of Japanese/Asian animation and culture to the public. Started by the University of Manitoba Japanese Animation Club (UMAnime) in 2001, Ai-Kon took a re-organizational hiatus in 2002, returning in 2003. Ai-Kon has since become an autonomous event, run by an independent volunteer board. "Ai" means "love" in Japanese, hence Ai-Kon's slogan "For the Love of Anime." For more details, visit www.ai-kon.org/.

Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF 07)

Starts: Sep 19, 2007 - Ends: Sep 23, 2007
Submission Deadline: Sep 19, 2007
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Website: http://ottawa.awn.com
The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF 07) is the premiere animation festival in North America. Independent, commercial, and student animators working in a variety of media submit their work, under eight umbrella categories; including independent short films, feature films, new media, music videos, commercials, TV shows, student films, films for children and the TELETOON Canadian Student Animation Scholarship. Attendees can look forward to retrospectives of Janet Perlman and Saul Steinberg, a unique program entitled "Poetry in Motion" and extensive screenings celebrating the animation of United Productions of America (UPA). The 2007 Honorary President will be H?l?ne Tanguay, Marketing Manager - Animation for the National Film Board of Canada. OIAF 07 will also include the 4th Annual Television Animation Conference, Canada's only industry forum for television animation producers, broadcasters, and buyers to network, discuss market trends, and conduct business. The conference will offer delegates a unique opportunity to connect with their targets and gain valuable insight into the Canadian and international markets. Other events include the Animator's Picnic, Technology Forum and a special market for schools and recruiting. For more information, visit www.animationfestival.ca.

WOWGAO INC

Posted In | Event Category: Other | Event Type: Conferences, Exhibits, Trade Shows
Starts: Jul 17, 2007 - Ends: Jul 18, 2007
Submission Deadline: Jul 17, 2007
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Website: http://www.wowgao.com
The 2007 Wireless & Mobile Expo & Conference, being the leading annual global event for wireless and mobile solutions, attracts key decision-makers to learn and purchase the latest products and solutions, offered by innovative technology vendors and service providers.

The 2007 Wireless & Mobile Expo & Conference will focus on many hot areas, including Enterprise Wireless Networking, Wi-Fi, RFID, WLAN, WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider), Wireless Broadband, WiMax, VoIP, Mobile Computing, Wireless Security
and much more.

Interested in presenting at this event? Please visit http://wirelessandmobile.wowgao.com/call_for_papers to present a proposal, or call 416-292-0038 ext. 835 for more information.

Tel: 416-292-0038 ext. 812
URL: http://wirelessandmobile.wowgao.com
Email: attendee@wowgao.com