SOCIAL TECH
Join Us For The Inaugural Social Media Week DC
You’ve heard of Digital Capital Week (all things DC Tech), right? Well now iStrategy Labs brings you the inaugural Social Media Week DC! If you haven’t signed up you better get on board — just announced are keynotes Macon Phillips, Director of Digital Strategy, The White House, and Joaquin Alvarado, Senior Vice President for Digital Innovation, American Public Radio. With a wide variety of events to choose from we’ve muddled through and picked our top choices, check them out…
District Innovation: A Showcase of Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation in DC
The DC Social Innovation Project aims to tackle pressing social issues in Washington DC by identifying and investing in creative new ideas and ventures that target such problems. Their Bright Idea Project gathers proposals for such ventures with a promise to award two winning ideas with a shared package of $50,000 worth of funds, services and resources. On November 29th you’re invited to meet and greet the four lucky finalist and learn about their bright ideas at Local 16.
Learn How to Follow Your Dream and Make a Living as an Artist
DC may not be Silicon Valley, but one way to find out what’s new in technology and social media is by attending DC Week. It begins Friday, November 4 and ends November 11, 2011, and it’s the hottest tech ticket in town. This annual festival has a full schedule of events, yes, there are parties too, and it gives social gurus, budding and experienced entrepreneurs, techies, and design innovators, a chance to meet and form connections.
Chic Geeks? Why Yes!
Ever wonder would would happen if Microsoft and Bloomingdales collide? We’ve got your covered! Geeks get chic this November 8th as successful, innovative tech-savvy men from the private and public sectors are transformed into fashion models for one night to raise funds for the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE).
Spooktacular Trick or Tweet-Up at Policy
If you haven’t made your Halloween plans yet then you’re in luck. Policy’s “Spooktacular Trick or Tweet-Up” will be the event to kick off your Halloween weekend. The party is designed to bring Policy’s social media tweeps together for one spooktacular time with complimentary appetizers and drink specials.
Distilled Intelligence 1.0: DC’s Event to Energize Startups and Investors
Calling all startups, investors and entrepreneurs for Distilled Intelligence 1.0. Fortify.vc is revolutionizing how startups are funded in the mid-Atlantic region. You won’t want to miss this debut event where 50 pre-selected startups will have the opportunity to present to an influential audience including Angel Investors, Venture Capital firms, fellow entrepreneurs, the media and well-known business and government executives. Startups will also have the opportunity to win cash and prizes totaling $25,000 with no strings attached. The competition will be in successive pitch format before a distinguished panel of judges.
Videology 3 – Setting Up the Perfect Shot: Angle & Lighting
Videology DC is a monthly workshop founded by Raymond Schillnger and Justin Gutwein, “two filmmakers united by a common passion for storytelling through a lens and a deep-seated distaste for bad web video”. The third event in this educational series is Setting Up the Perfect Shot: Angle & Lighting.
‘Sad Summer’s Over’ Meetup for Social Media Lovers
Name one city that loves happy hours and social media more than DC? If you’re drawing a blank, it’s because there isn’t one! I Heart Social Media DC invites you to a “Sad Summer’s Over” Social, gathering DC’s social media savvy to say so long to summer. This casual networking event is ideal for lovers of social media, happy hour, mingling and everything between the three.
Fitpreneurs DC: A Meetup for Fitness Enthusiasts, Entrepreneurs, and Technologists
Fitpreneurs DC is another unique meetup group you should know about…With a goal to “foster an environment for collaboration and innovation” founder Kristian Bouw hopes to gather fitness enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and technologists to share, discuss and learn from each other’s business experiences.
DC Tech Gets Offline – Join Us!
Have you joined us for a DC Tech Offline meetup yet? Hosted by Hanna Tadesse, Shireen Mitchell, and myself, once a month we try to get some like-minded locals together in an informal yet intimate setting where people can connect on a deeper level — becoming valuable resources to each other and supporting the community.
Activism, Media and Policy Summit 2011
On September 28-29, thought leaders and influential minds in the activist, media and political spheres will gather together in Washington, DC to discuss the revolution of the people-powered movement fueled by the Internet and technology. The two-day summit, organized by David All Group, includes an impressive lineup of speakers and an agenda uniquely categorized by Persuasion, Activation, and Engagement sessions. It will include compelling topics like: The State of the Industry: Adapting to a Digital Age; Mobilizing for Social Good: The Changing Face of Philanthropy; and Brands as Publishers: Interactive Content and Video. These panels and keynote talks will feature industry thought leaders and experts, and you will have the opportunity to network with and learn from them.
Videology DC Presents All About Audio: The Secret Ingredient in Awesome Web Video
Did you miss the inaugural event for Videology DC? Well, it’s time to redeem yourself and catch up on what you’re missing! Videology DC is a monthly workshop founded by Raymond Schillnger and Justin Gutwein, “two filmmakers united by a common passion for storytelling through a lens and a deep-seated distaste for bad web video”. Their goal is to provide clear and easy tactics for producing high quality web video on a low-cost budget. Hourly workshops are held once a month at various locations around DC, with each event featuring a guest speaker and focusing on different aspects of web video production.
