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Will any of us still be using Twitter in 10 years? Ponder this question with other software industry wonks at the spring meeting of the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council. This “unconference,” more of a participant-driven dialogue than a structured forum, will focus on where trends in software might lead in the next decade. Cloud computing, … Continue reading “The Future of Software and Internet UnConference”

Intuit’s Waltham, MA, office hosts an afternoon-long event at Bentley University that will bring together industry experts and successful startups to share advice on the range of issues faced by startups considering turning to cloud computing for their business’s IT infrastructures. Featured speakers include Intuit co-founder Scott Cook, Longworth Venture Partners analyst Vishy Venugopalan, and … Continue reading “Entrepreneurship in the Age of Cloud Computing”

MITX, the Massachusetts Innovation and Technology Exchange, sends this word: “Everybody’s talking about Twitter today—even Oprah. But is it all hype? Will Twitter last? We think Twitter will last if businesses can understand the mix of using Twitter as an engagement, distribution and monitoring tool and thus effectively communicate through this new communication channel. Don’t … Continue reading “To Tweet or Not To Tweet”

The Medical Development Group sponsors a talk by Paul Nickelsberg, president and chief technology officer at Orchid Technologies Engineering & Consulting, on “Why Devices Fail and What You Need to Prevent It From Happening.” Information and registration here.

The 2009 Technology Awards recognize innovative technologies developed in New England. Winners will be announced in 10 categories, including Cloud Computing, Enterprise Technologies, Mobile, and Social Media. Registration and event details can be found on the event web site.

A two-day conference (preceded by a day of workshops) on the role of video games in health and medicine. Topics include exergaming, physical therapy, disease management, health behavior change, bio-feedback, epidemiology, training, cognitive exercise, nutrition and health education. Information and registration at the conference website.

The Innovators Summit brings together venture capitalists, angel investors, bankers, and industry executives to explore the technology investment marketplace. The program includes panels on investment trends and opportunities, a fast pitch competition, and networking opportunities. Agenda and registration information on the event web site.

Our friends at the Science Club for Girls are celebrating and honoring Catalyst Awardees Dean Evelynn Hammonds, Harvard College, and Larisa Schelkin, DOME Foundation, for their efforts to increase diversity in scientific fields. (SCFG was a beneficiary of our own fundraising at Xconomy’s Battle of the Tech Bands 2.) Join them and network with Susan … Continue reading “Science Club for Girls’ 15th Anniversary Celebration and Catalyst Award Ceremony”

To be successful in SaaS, providers and traditional software companies must re-think conventional sales and marketing strategies. In this half-day program, industry leaders and experts who have successfully created sales and marketing strategies discuss different approaches for customer acquisition and retention. Registration and program details.

The landscape is changing for seed funding, and not just because of the recession. These days successful technology startups can show meaningful progress on less funding, and new approaches to early-stage funding have emerged, creating more fuel for entrepreneurs and innovators. This MIT Enterprise Forum event features a panel of entrepreneurs, angel investors, and VCs … Continue reading “The View From All Sides: What It Takes and Means to Secure Seed Funding in Today’s Economy”

This evening event is of particular interest to anyone starting a business or looking for their next job in technology. A networking reception will be followed by two discussion segments—one with venture capitalists, one with entrepreneurs—followed by plenty of time for Q&A. “What’s Next in Tech” is hosted by Future Forward Events in association with … Continue reading “What’s Next in Tech: Exploring the Growth Opportunities of 2009 and Beyond”

Have all aspects of your interaction and experience with our event listings been satsfactory? Granted, this is not too complicated a user experience, but if you deal with more demanding challenges in UX, or if you’re a UX evangelist, your experience at this MITX event may prove worthwhile. Event details and registration information can be … Continue reading “MITX User Experience Series: Building the Case for UX”

The Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center, the Southern New England Entrepreneurs Forum, and MassNetComms present a fireside chat with Qualcomm co-founder and former CEO Irwin Jacobs, who grew up in New Bedford, MA, and has become a major philanthropist supporting educational and non-profit activities in the New Bedford and San Diego areas. The discussion, moderated by … Continue reading “A Fireside Chat with Irwin Jacobs”

This MIT Enterprise Forum Innovation Series event will address progress in the field of tissue engineering, the future of the science, and the industry that will grow to commercialize it. Program details and registration information on the event web site.

What’s the BiG idea? At this, the first annual installment of the Business in Gaming conference, it’s “Marketing and Distribution in the Digital Age”—which will examine innovative ways to market and distribute games cheaply but effectively through digital media. Bonus for distracted conference attendees—gaming stations available all day! Details and registration information at the conference … Continue reading “MIT Sloan Business in Gaming”

This AIChE Boston event will explore the topic “How do we transition from Petroleum to alternative energy in the time frame required?” The discussion will touch on policy, the role for the U.S., and opportunities for chemical engineers, investors, and entrepreneurs. Registration web site.

TiE Boston sponsors TiECON East 2009, the annual conference where attendees learn from executives, founders, and entrepreneurs, connect with funders, and find inspiration from fellow innovators. Keynote talks will include Boston-Power CEO Christina Lampe-Onnerud, Athenahealth CEO Jonathan Bush, iRobot CEO Colin Angle, and Lionbridge CEO Rory Cowan. Xconomy’s Wade Roush will chair a panel discussion … Continue reading “TiECON East 2009”

From the event website: “Like its sister event in Silicon Valley, Venture Summit East, copresented by JPMorgan, is a two-day gathering that highlights the significant economic, political and technology trends impacting the global growth investor. Now more than ever, staying abreast of market conditions and innovations is crucial to financial success. Venture Summit East features … Continue reading “AlwaysOn Venture Summit East”

The MIT Enterprise Forum sponsors a fast-paced and “energetic” discussion of energy that will cover: * which sectors are the current hot trends * what areas are the funders most interested in * what hype to believe and what to ignore * what the government’s role is in stimulating growth * what will transpire over … Continue reading “Energy Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Today’s Challenges, Tomorrow’s Opportunities”