Presented by Tech Village, the premiere resource for the West Kootenay tech sector, Connected is a new event series designed to bring together the West Kootenay Digital Arts and Media sector. With Collaboration, Communication, Networking and Knowledge Sharing at its core Connected brings industry professionals together in an interactive, informative event designed to inspire through each other’s experiences. Four keynote speakers will present their stories focusing on their area of expertise sharing how they succeeded, what’s new in their world in an innovative two way dialogue forum designed to share ideas, inspiration and making connections with other industry pros.

Featured Speakers:

Propoganda is part of one of the world’s largest entertainment companies and a world-class game development studio in downtown Vancouver. As a “Center of Creative Excellence” for Disney Interactive Studios – an affiliate of the Walt Disney Company – Propaganda make action. adventure titles with gripping storylines, stunning visuals and innovative game play.  

 With a keen eye for style, Daryl manages visual excellence for Propaganda titles. Daryl has more than a decade of interactive art development experience, most recently as an art director at Electronic Arts Canada. At Electronic Arts, Daryl worked on the NBA Live franchise and art directed the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Def Jam: Fight for New York, Def Jam Vendetta and NBA Street.

 Amber Hayes – Adventure Engine –Rossland - How to Finance a Tech ProjectAdventure Engine is an award-winning international online travel technology
company specializing in adventure and experiential travel based out of Rossland,BC. Throughout it’s start-up phase Adventure Engine gained a vast knowledge into how to finance a technology based start-up company through multiple grant and lending sources and will be sharing their knowledge at the event.  

 Andy and Chris–Funktion Design & Media–Nelson–Startup Story–Innovative Web ProjectsFunktion Design & Media is a small, yet powerful web & media development firm located in Nelson, BC Canada. Recognized as a leader in dynamic development and custom business tools, Funktion serves a roster of diverse and innovative clients throughout our region and North America. 

 Phillipe Filitatreault–New Media BC–Vancouver–How New Media BC can Grow Your Business

New Media BC works strategically to promote and grow BC's digital media companies.

Contact: Michelle 250-483-5052

Website: kast.com

Cost: $10

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