I am contacting you on behalf of Saskatchewan Interactive Media Association, because we would like you to post our SaskInteractive Summit 2008: Convergence — Taking the Leap on your events calendar. If you do not have an events calendar, but regularly send mass mail outs to your members, we would greatly appreciate it if you could pass the attached flyer and information below on to your members. Please note the change in times: Summit 2008 will be held on February 28, 7:30 AM to 5 PM and February 29, 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Saskatoon Inn in Saskatoon. We believe that this Summit will be beneficial to many of your members in helping them to introduce and exploit the power of interactive media. If you require additional information feel free to contact me at (306)-934-6667 or summit@saskinteractive.com.

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Convergence: Taking the Leap

listen...learn...be inspired

This 1½-day event will provide insights into the revolution in the way we live, learn, communicate and transact business as media applications, technologies and cultures converge.

Everyone will be affected...this Summit will provide examples of how.

International interactive media leaders, thinkers and practitioners will share their vision, passion and experience. You will hear about the application and impact of current trends including virtual worlds, social media, eGaming, mobile applications/platforms, entertainment game development, among others. Choose from over twenty five 50 minute presentations across 3 concurrent tracks. A revised timetable appears on our website.

Presentations that address issues in Business, Industry, Government, Communications and Marketing include

(please check the website for a current list):

Effective use of social media in the corporate world, Sean Branagan, Wireless Grids Corporation, Syracuse, NY
The right message, the right person, the right time, Kathy Gibson, Threewave Software Inc., Vancouver
Wireless opportunities in the Saskatchewan Marketplace, John Hill, Sasktel
GDC update on serious gaming, Ray Hutchins, SimGame Exchange
Surely, You Can't Be Serious: Building the Business Case for Serious Games, Ben Katz , Enspire Learning
Developing business skills through gaming using INNOV8, David Lapp, IBM
Virtual worlds in government, TBD
I, Avatar: Real Marketing, Fake Places, Distributed Selves, Linda Zimmer, MarCom: Interactive
Online marketing trends, Susan Sweeney, Connex Network Inc.
Secrets of search engine success, Susan Sweeney, Connex Network Inc.
Increasing web site traffic, Susan Sweeney, Connex Network Inc.

Ms. Sweeney's presentations are sponsored by WD and STEP, and will speak to issues related to US markets.

You may register for the full event or for portions that interest you. Group and student discounts are available. Details are posted on the web site.

Please share this with colleagues and associations to which you belong...put up the attached synopsis in your staff room...and forward this email to everyone in your organization.

We invite you to visit our website for details of the event. We also hope you'll use the on-line form to register. Pre-registering helps us with catering plans.

Our goal is to inform you of this exceptional professional development opportunity, not to annoy you. Should you wish to have your e-mail address removed from our list, please respond with the subject line "Remove".

Regards,
Deborah Black
President, Saskatchewan Interactive Media Association
Office: D.Black Communications 306.934.6667
http://www.saskinteractive.com

Kick off the "Convergence — Taking the Leap" Summit in style on Wednesday night February 27 at SaskInteractive's Reception. Play video games from 1976's Pong to 2006's Wii. Enjoy delectable food and sip sensational drinks while chatting with speakers and networking with new media leaders from across North America. Cash bar.

Admission:
$10 if purchased at the door Free for all Summit full event and half day registrants

Group discounts available

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