External events

Virtual Worlds Forum Europe 2008

6th to 8th October 2008, The Bridge, London SE1

Back for the second year, Virtual Worlds Forum Europe 2008 is produced by the Virtual Economic Forum, Europe’s leading virtual worlds media company. Three days of congress, expo and workshops covering entertainment, enterprise, community, education, marketing, regulation, and finance… plus lots more. VWF is he place to make connections, be inspired and have fun. Don’t forget, we like to party.

Visit http://virtualworldsforum.com to register and for all the latest show information.

MediaGuardian’s Changing Advertising Summit 2008

New clients, new consumers, new communications

13th October 2008, The Congress Centre, London

Join us to hear advertising’s most authoritative and visionary voices deliver their insights and strategies on effective advertising methods in the digital age.

• Book your delegate place here now

http://www.a4uexpo.com, a4uexpo London 2008

14-15 October, 2008, ExCel London

The two-day Conference programme features a collection of top industry experts from across the UK & International Online Marketing sector, as well as a range of specific Workshop sessions.

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Fast Forward 2008

September, October & November 2008

Launched by Jeremy Bullmore in 1999, Fast Forward gives people with 2-5 years’ industry experience a unique opportunity to learn about integration from the very best. The course has been over-subscribed almost every year – and with the Speakers already confirmed for 2008, we don’t think it will take long to sell out again.

This year’s course has been extended to seven evening sessions over an eight week period, so as to fully incorporate all sectors of the industry. The 90 delegates will come from all of these sectors and be split into cross-discipline teams, working together on a challenging brief, to be set by a senior client from a high-profile brand.

Each session will take place at a different venue – hosted by high-profile, centrally based communications companies.

• To download a brochure and booking form, please click here.

The Northern Marketing Awards

23rd October 2008, Gosforth Marriott Hotel, Newcastle upon Tyne

The Northern Marketing Awards sponsored by Nigel Wright Recruitment, accredited by CIM North, will recognise and celebrate the achievements of the North of England’s marketing and communication industries. The awards will be held at Gosforth Marriott Hotel, Newcastle upon Tyne on 23rd October are open to nominations from companies, agencies, organisations, in-house departments and individuals.

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SXSW Interactive in Texas

13th to 19th March 2009

The SXSW Interactive Festival features five days of exciting panel content and amazing parties. Attracting digital creatives as well as visionary technology entrepreneurs, the event celebrates the best minds and the brightest personalities of emerging technology. Whether you are a hard-core geek, a dedicated content creator, a new media entrepreneur, or just someone who likes being around an extremely creative community, SXSW Interactive is for you!

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