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LA TOMATINA Festival - Bangalore 2011

2011-09-14T07:02:00.000-07:00

First Time Ever witness LA TOMATINA Festival of Spain in Bangalore...

Once in a while there comes an event that's so insane that you just have to go and check it out at ANY cost. La Tomatina is just that. Imagine hurling tomatoes at each other in an all out frenzy without any consequences! Add best DJ's in the country into the mix and you are bound to have a fantastic time. So be prepared for the first ever La Tomatina festival in the city!

Major Attractions
5000+ participants expected
DJ Ivan & DJ Ma Faiza playing at the event
Dj Sunny Zahir and Emily Scott( Australia's super model and nightlife dj) will also be present
1 Acre of Lush Green Garden Venue
Rain Dance

For more info log on to: http://latomatina.co.in/

CloudCamp Bangalore

2011-08-19T00:09:00.000-07:00

CloudCamp is an unconference where attendees can exchange ideas, knowledge and information in a creative and supporting environment, advancing the current state of cloud computing and related technologies. As an informal, member-supported gathering, we rely entirely on volunteers to help with meeting content, speakers, meeting locations, equipment and membership recruitment. We also have corporate sponsors that provide financial assistance with venues, food, drink, software, services and other valuable donations

For more info: http://cloudcamp-bangalore.eventbrite.com/

Location:
- See http://www.cloudcamp.org/bangalore

Schedule:
- See http://www.cloudcamp.org/bangalore

2011-05-23T22:57:00.000-07:00

It is said good things come in small packages. There are over 500 startup companies in Bangalore alone. There are several others across India. If their number is an eyebrow raiser, the technologies they work on are a mindblower. The sad reality is that most of us have no clue of the cutting edge technology development that happens in our own city!

You will find several of these 'cool startups' at the siliconindia Startup City. You can meet star engineers from these companies and see how they built cutting edge products.

Watch live product demonstrations
Get a peek into cutting edge technologies
Lay hands on the best-of-breed solutions
Meet young, energetic, passionate geeks
Experience the culture of innovation

For Registration Click Here: http://www.siliconindia.com/events-register/Startup-city-Bangalore-StartupcityBlore2011.html

2011 EX AWARDS

2011-03-17T01:36:00.000-07:00

Event Marketer magazine unveils finalists in world's largest recognition program for experiential marketing

This year’s Ex Awards generated a record-setting 800-plus entries, beating the previous all-time record set back in 2008. The winners will be announced live on stage at the 2011 Ex Awards gala on May 16 in Chicago. Once a year, the industry shuts down and 600 of its leaders head to Chicago. Secure your tickets and tables before the event sells out by clicking HERE. Those that have never attended the Ex Awards refer to it as the Oscars of event marketing. Repeat attendees know better, calling the Ex Awards the event industry’s Golden Globes.

Note: Admittance to the Ex Awards requires a separate ticket and is not included in any Event Marketing Summit registration. Purchase your tickets or tables of 10 HERE or contact Kelly Cingari at kcingari@red7media.com.

For more Info. Log on to http://emsummit.eventmarketer.com/exawards.shtml

India Search Summit - 2010

2010-08-09T03:01:00.000-07:00

The Knowledge Foundation Announces INDIA SEARCH SUMMIT 2010

Search Summit is an opportunity for the best minds in search to come together and discuss about topics that are driving the search engine marketing industry today.
This one of a kind summit will feature interactive sessions by industry gurus, panel discussions and networking sessions.

Why Search Summit?
Search Summit a.k.a SearchCamp is the largest congregation of search professional in India; this third edition of the event promises to be bigger and better than the previous editions.

Who’s organizing this?
Search Summit is organized by The Knowledge Foundation, a non-profit as well as volunteers from within the search industry.
How do you participate?
You can participate by buying your Ticket Online. We are always open for Sponsorship Opportunities as well.

Business Technology Summit 2010

2010-08-04T01:27:00.000-07:00

Business Technology Summit 2010
Event Details:
Topic: Cloud Computing, SOA and Webs Services Shape Enterprises for New Business Realities
Date: 11-12 November 2010
Place: NIMHANS Convention Centre, Bangalore, India

Register Here: http://btsummit2010.eventbrite.com/

As the world slowly but surely emerges out of one of the worst global slow down in recent times, and learns to grapple with a dynamic and ever changing economy, our enterprises present us with even more challenges and requirements to become agile, service-oriented, customer-oriented, cloud enabled, business intelligent and socially connected.

Centered on the theme Shaping Your Enterprise for New Business Realities, the third edition of India's annual summit for business technologies features some of the most important and relevant tracks that will empower you with all the necessary know-how required for your applications and your company to prosper in this climate, now and into the future. Tracks at Business Technology Summit 2010 cover various aspects of Cloud Computing and SOA and Web Services, including:

For More Information, Please Visits: http://www.biztechmarch.com/btsummit/

Adobe Flash Platform Summit 2010

2010-07-26T02:55:00.000-07:00

In keeping pace with the historic transformation that is sweeping the world of development and design, Adobe DevSummit has now morphed into Adobe Flash Platform Summit (AFPS). Your plug in to the web, AFPS recognizes the blurring dynamic of the designer/developer workflow, and features the latest developments on the Adobe Flash Platform that is of utmost importance to both developers, as well as designers.

Based on the overarching theme Functional Intent Meets Pixel Perfection, AFPS 2010 will feature a convergence of thousands of developers and designers, Adobe community members and Adobe teams from across the sub-continent, a diverse set of topics ranging from the more technical Flash, Flex, AIR and processing to pure design, mobile, and the coolest and best the industry has to offer.

Date: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 9:00 AM - Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 5:00 PM (GMT+0530) Bangalore, India

Register Here: http://adobesummit.eventbrite.com/
For more information visit: http://www.adobesummit.com

Startup City -May 29 & 30. 2010 Bangalore

2010-05-19T23:47:00.000-07:00

Startup City Conference -May 29 & 30. 2010 Bangalore.

It is said good things come in small packages. There are over 1000 startup companies in Bangalore alone. There are several others across India. If their number is an eyebrow raiser, the technologies they work on are a mindblower. The sad reality is that most of us have no clue of the cutting edge technology development that happens in our own city!

You will find several of these 'cool startups' at the siliconindia Startup City. You can meet star engineers from these companies and see how they built cutting edge products.

Watch live product demonstrations

Get a peek into cutting edge technologies

Lay hands on the best-of-breed solutions

Meet young, energetic, passionate geeks

Experience the culture of innovation

For more information please log on to http://www.siliconindia.com/events/startupcityb_2010/index.php

Online Marketing Meet Up Bangalore

2010-04-09T01:24:00.000-07:00

This is an informal meetup where we get to meet fellow marketers in Bangalore and build relationships, share our expertise and help each other.

We can have an informal introduction and discussion about SEO, PPC, Affliate Marketing, Social Media marketing, Email marketing and Offline Marketing. Share insights on how we are using SEO, Social media etc in our current industry and also latest happenings in web marketing world.

Discussion on Client referrals, freelance work, job openings, networking and much much more for those who like to know about the Online Marketing World

Thanks to Phani and the team members from RedBus.in for their help and Support

Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 4:00 PM
Bangalore City, India
For more info, Please log on to http://omebang.eventbrite.com/

Great Indian Developer Summit 2010

2010-03-09T00:29:00.000-08:00

With over 6500 attendees benefiting over two game changing editions, GIDS is the gold standard for India's software developer ecosystem for gaining exposure to and evaluating new projects, tools, services, platforms,languages, software and standards. Packed with premium knowledge, action plans and advise from been-there-done-it veterans, creators, and visionaries, the 2010 edition of Great Indian Developer Summit features focused sessions, case studies, workshops and power panels that will transform you into a force to reckon with.

Featuring 3 co-located conferences:GIDS.NET, GIDS.Web, GIDS.Java and an exclusive day of in-depth tutorials - GIDS.Workshops.

To register Online. Please Click Here
For more information about the Submit, Please log on to http://www.devmarch.com/developersummit/

Tweetup–MWC-2010–The long and short of it

2010-02-23T21:21:00.000-08:00

Tweetup to share notes on stuff that happened at /during MWC that we followed physically or virtually. Madan was present at the Mobile World Congress and he will be anchoring the discussion.

Confirm your participation by clicking add your name here http://twtvite.com/b6ssqv

Venue:

Mobile Monday Bangalore Trust

#57, Huligadarivasa,
KHB Colony, Koramangla 5th Block,
Bangalore - 560095
India
(Ph) 080-41100487
(M) +91-9379446943

RubyConf India 2010

2009-12-15T01:20:00.000-08:00

India's first RubyConf is happening in Bangalore early next year. RubyConf India is presented by ThoughtWorks and supported by RubyCentral.

Location: Bangalore Date: 20th & 21st March 2010

Get Involved:
RubyConf India is being co-ordinated and organised by volunteers on the Bangalore Ruby User Group mailing list. To help with the event, simply join the group and ask.

Sponsorship Opportunities:
For information on exhibition and sponsorship opportunities at RubyConf India, contact Sidu Ponnappa at sidu at thoughtworks dot com.
For more information, please log on to http://www.rubyconfindia.org/

Mobile india 2010 For Success in Mobile VAS

2009-12-02T03:51:00.000-08:00

Mobile India 2010 will be held in Bangalore India on 8 January 2010. It is associated with The Second International Conference on COMmunication Systems and NETworkS (COMSNETS) the world’s premier international conference on networking and communications technology innovation.

Mobile India 2010’s Focus: Innovative Mobile VAS Strategies, Technologies and Opportunities

Mobile India 2010 will explore the strategic focus, business models, technologies, and monetization strategies that are the keys to success for mobile VAS companies in India and in global markets.

Registration and Fees

Early bird (Before Dec 26) registration:

Rs. 750/- (including lunch). Register and pay online by selecting Mobile India 2010 in the registration window.

Search Meetup - Bangalore

2009-10-19T23:19:00.000-07:00

Search Meetup with the CEO and Cofounder of SEOMOZ Gillian Muessig at Bangalore on October 30 for search enthusiasts.

SEOmoz is a hub for the search marketing industry, providing an SEO Services Marketplace, a popular SEO Blog, SEO Tools and premium content.Visit www.seomoz.org for more details

For more information, Please log on to :
http://searchmeetupbangalore.eventbrite.com/

Seminars for Success Summit 2009

2009-07-28T02:05:00.000-07:00

Four days of industry experts delivering insights and workshops
covering Google Analytics, Adwords, Optimizer, and more...

Join us in Vermont for the 3rd annual OM Boot Camp now combined with Seminars for Success. Learn and network with industry leaders from Google, Gannet, EpikOne and more.

REGISTER BY AUGUST 1 and SAVE 25%. Type "vermont" into discount code when registering.

Reserve your spot today
Request for more info

TEDIndia 2009 -- The Future Beckons

2009-04-25T04:20:00.000-07:00

Inspired speakers and game-changing ideas, evocative locations and transporting entertainment: TEDIndia 2009 offers a vision of the future that's rich with invention, entrepreneurship, cross-disciplinary problem-solving, unexpected solutions and sensory delight. Hosted in a country that’s reinventing itself – and reshaping the world

The registration fee for TEDIndia is US$2,000, plus $400 for all housing, meals and airport shuttle.

Location: Mysore, India --November 4-7, 2009
TED India Programs: http://conferences.ted.com/TEDIndia/program/

TED Fellows:TEDIndia welcoming 100 Fellows to TEDIndia free of charge. Applications for the TED Fellows program at TEDIndia will open April 20. Learn more about the TED Fellows program
For more information on TED India, Log on to http://conferences.ted.com/TEDIndia/

DevCamp Bangalore 2

2009-03-24T04:27:00.000-07:00

Ready for DevCamp2 ? ThoughtWorks is organizing DevCamp2 on April 11th 2009

DevCamp is an un-conference by the hackers, for the hackers and of the hackers.
It's a species of BarCamp where anything a lover of computers and technology would consider important or entertaining goes!

Registration and Sessions
Register by simply adding your name to the end of the list over at the DevCamp Bangalore 2 Registration page.
Want to do a session at DevCamp? Add your name and sessions over at the DevCamp Bangalore 2 Sessions page.

Date: April 11th 2009
Time: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Venue: ThoughtWorks Bangalore

For more Information http://devcamp.in/

Barcamp Bangalore

2009-03-15T22:49:00.000-07:00

BarCamp Bangalore. Yes. It happened on 7-8 March @ Yahoo!
About Barcamp
Barcamp Bangalore 8 – Back with a renewed focus!
Its been over two years now since Bangalore saw its first Barcamp. Over this period, the city’s flagship technology unconference has brought together hundreds of professionals who have participated in dozens of sessions to share their insights on cutting edge technologies.

With the success of the Barcamp format, we have seen the emergence of several other exciting unconferences targeting a range of technology niches. In this changed context, we are seeking to create a uniquely usefull space for geeks to come together while perfectly complementing similar events in the city.
Barcamp Official Website: http://barcampbangalore.org/

Me at Barcamp Bangalore - BarCamp bangalore sponsored by Yahoo!

A presentation by iMorph at Barcamp Yahoo - Job Trends, Programming Language Trends

SearchCamp Chennai - 2009

2009-03-05T00:31:00.000-08:00

SearchCamp is a two day event aimed to bring together the best minds from the Search Engine Marketing space to talk about search engine advertising, including optimization and marketing issues & It was succefully endeed with a nice ambiance & exuberance at Tidel Park, Chennai on 28th & 1st 2009.

Sessions

Day 1 - 28th February 2009

08:00 am - 09.30 am - Registration
09:30 am - 10:00 am - Welcome Address - Kiruba Shankar
10:00 am - 10:30 am - Keynote Presentation - Vivek Bhargava
10:30 am - 11:15 am - Keyword Research Tools & Techniques - Abdul Khimani
11:15 am - 11:45 am - TEA BREAK
11:45 pm - 12:30 pm- SEO for E-Commerce - Srikar Nagubandi
12:30 pm - 01:00 pm- Web Analytics – What’s next? - Trinadh Rao
01:30 pm - 03:00 pm - LUNCH & NETWORKING
03:00 pm - 03:30 pm - Usability, Conversions & SEO - Vishal Sampath
03:30 pm - 04:00 pm - Using Social Media for Search Engine Optimization - Brain Jam - involving all participants
04:00 pm - 05:00 pm - PANEL DISCUSSION - Organic v/s Paid Search - which is more sustainable? - Arun Rajamani/Akbar Lalani/Kapil Nakra
Day 2 - 1st March 2009
09:00 am - 09:30 am - SEO Basics - Things You Must Know
09:30 am - 10:30 am - Advanced Techniques in SEO - Stephan Spencer
10:30 am - 11:00 am - The right kind of Marketing Mix during Recession - Kalaivani Sadagopan
11:00 am - 11:30 am - Effective PPC Campaigns & Landing Page s - Palani Balasubramanian
11:30 am - 12:00 pm - TEA BREAK
12:00 pm - 01:00 pm - Google Search - Q & A Adam Lasnik
01:00 pm - 01:30 pm - Search Marketing & SEMPO - Vivek Bhargava
01:30 pm - 03:00 pm - LUNCH & NETWORKING
03:00 pm - 03:30 pm - Using Analytics to track Paid Search Metrics - Reema Thakur
03:30 pm - 04:00 pm - Local Search - Suresh Babu
04:00 pm - 04:30 pm - Technical SEO Issues For Developers - Shivanandan Paramasivam
04:30 pm - 05:00 pm - Closing Ceremony

Some Nice Moments at SearchCamp Chennai

Me at SearchCamp. With Bijay Bharaswaj. With Adam Lansik (Search Evangelist. Google USA)

Where the layoffs are happening

2009-02-26T22:27:00.000-08:00

On Jan. 28, Starbucks said that it planned to slash nearly 7,000 more jobs during a new round of store closures and other cuts as it reported profit drop of 69 percent.

Goodyear, the nation's largest tire maker announced Feb. 18 that it would eliminate an additional 5,000 jobs on top of the 4,000 it cut last year. The news came as the company posted a loss of $330 million and a 21 percent decline in sales.

Hurt by slumping sales of both its digital and film-based photography products, Eastman Kodak said Jan. 29 that it would cut 3,500 to 4,500 jobs.

Motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson said Jan. 23 that it would cut 1,100 jobs over two years and scale back its operations as its fourth-quarter profit slid 58 percent.

United Airlines announced Jan. 21 it will cut 1,000 jobs, bringing the total reduction in its salaried and management staff to approximately 2,500, or nearly 30 percent, since the beginning of 2008.

Audio equipment maker Bose Corp. announced Jan. 20 it will cut 1,000 jobs, about 10 percent of its workforce.

As it prepares for what it expects will be its first annual loss in nine years, Nissan plans to cut 20,000 jobs worldwide. Like other Japanese automakers, Nissan has been battered by the global slump and a strong yen which ate into profits by eroding overseas earnings when converted back to yen.

In an attempt to cut costs, discount retailer Target said Jan. 27 that it would cut 9 percent of its headquarters staff, shut a distribution center in Little Rock, Ark, impose a salary freeze for senior management and reduce planned store openings.

Wal-Mart has performed much better than most other U.S. retailers during the weak economy. But it wasn't enough to prevent layoffs. The company said Feb. 10 that it would shed up to 800 jobs at its headquarters.

Driven by deteriorating global economic conditions, software giant Microsoft, which reported an 11 percent second-quarter profit drop, said Jan. 22 that it would slash 5,000 jobs over the next 18 months.

On the heels of its purchase of National City Corp., Pittsburgh-based PNC Financial Services Group said Feb. 3 that it will cut 5,800 jobs -- nearly 10 percent of the combined banks' workforce -- by 2011.

In a company-wide email sent Jan. 20, radio and billboard giant Clear Channel Communications announced plans to lay off 1,850 employees as the economic downturn has decimated advertising budgets.

Texas Instruments Inc., which makes chips for cell phones and other gadgets, said Jan. 26 that it will cut 3,400 jobs because demand has slackened amid a slowing economy.

Speaking to investors Feb. 6, the chief executive of industrial conglomerate Emerson Electric Co. says the St. Louis company will cut its workforce to about 120,000 by October, down from a peak of 141,000 in 2008.

Chip maker Advanced Micro Devices announced Jan. 16 it will cut 1,100 workers, or roughly 9 percent of its global workforce, as demand for computers weakens.

In an effort to offset a slump in personal computer demand, microprocessor manufacturer Intel Corp. on Jan. 21 said it would cut as many as 6,000 manufacturing jobs, including at factories in Oregon and California.

Google Inc. announced Jan. 15 it would cut 100 recruiting jobs and close three engineering offices.

As it continues to restructure its business, struggling General Motors announces that it will eliminate an additional 10,000 salaried jobs -- 3,400 of which will be cut in the U.S.

Aircraft manufacturer Boeing said Jan. 28 it will cut 10,000 jobs, or about 6 percent of its workforce, as it struggles with the aftermath of a strike and a slowing global economy. This figure includes the 4,500 job cuts it announced Jan. 9.

Just days after annnouncing that it would wipe out 20,000 positions, heavy equipment maker Caterpillar said Jan. 30 that it would shed an additional 2,100 jobs as it scales back production to match falling demand.