Entries tagged as ‘events’
I had a most shocking experience today. It started quite innocently. I applied for volunteering at a two-day event, got an e-mail with my schedule (7 hours’ shifts both days, I thought it was a little bit too much but I wanted to attend the event anyway so I thought OK, no problem), shifted my other scheduled stuff around to free up these two days. I turned up on time, sat at a reception table and everything went well until, about three hours later, the person in charge told me that they don’t need me anymore and would manage on their own.
Here’s our further dialogue:
- So, shall I come tomorrow morning?
- No, we don’t need you.
- But I can still attend the conference tomorrow, right?
- No, sorry.
- But you gave me the schedule, I freed up these two days…
- It’s enough that we allow you to stay today and mingle with the attendees; we normally do not allow the volunteers to do that.
I was completely astonished. I have had volunteered at around 20 events in Toronto so far, and it is common understanding that, when a volunteer is not on duty, he or she gets to walk around at the event, attend any sessions if there is room enough, talk to whoever he or she pleases, etc. This is actually why people volunteer: to exchange some of their time for the right of attending an event and everything that comes with it (a networking opportunity, etc.). The concept of a volunteer being low caste and not allowed to touch the regular attendees lest he soil them with his impurity is entirely new to me. Now, I totally understand that sometimes the resources are limited and the volunteers do not get invited to a final reception or something. But this really takes the cake. I am probably lucky they allowed me to use the washroom at the venue and did not send me to a McDonalds up the street for that purpose.
Categories: general
Tagged: events, rant, some people are jerks, toronto, volunteering
ENTERPRISE TORONTO
SMALL BUSINESS FORUM 2009
METRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE
255 Front Street West, North Building, 100 Level
October 19, 2009 — 9am to 4:30pm
Small Business Forum 2009 brings together entrepreneurs and business development experts, all levels of government, and business product and service providers.
ADMISSION IS FREE BUT YOU MUST REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE
Categories: business · networking
Tagged: entrepreneurship, events, free, small business, toronto
Interested in learning more about entrepreneurship? Looking to start a new venture? Wondering what can be done for your career during this recessionary climate? Look no further! Sponsored by CIBC, MaRS offers a free, non-credit introductory course on entrepreneurship that introduces you to the nuts and bolts of building a business.
http://marsdd.com/mars/Events/Event-Calendar/Ent101
Categories: general
Tagged: business, entre, entrepreneurship, events, free, MaRS, startup, toronto
Information courtesy of Joey DeVilla:
Garret Serack is a Calgary native who joined Microsoft two years ago as a software developer and program manager – working exclusively on open source at the Microsoft Open Source Technology Centre in Redmond. Garret’s current role at the lab is making PHP run faster on Windows,as well as working closely with the Open Source communities on similar projects. He’s going to be in Toronto on Tuesday, May 12 at Kultura Restaurant at 5:30 p.m. for an informal session to discuss his role at the lab over appetizers and drinks.
Kultura is at 169 King St. East (just east of Jarvis).
If you want to attend, drop a line to Joey DeVilla: joey.devilla@microsoft.com
Categories: business · get-together
Tagged: events, free, free beer, IT, microsoft, open source, php, software, toronto
You can get free access to the forum (exhibitor track only, no sessions). Registration is mandatory, though. Go here to register and select this option: $0 – Exhibits & Exhibitor Track Only (excluding translation and interpretation tracks; includes coffee breaks only). The includes coffee breaks only part means that you are not entitled to lunch, but you get full access to the exhibit area for the full day. (Please note that there is no exhibitor track on Wednesday.)
Categories: business · networking · translation
Tagged: events, free, toronto, Translation World
The event information and the schedule
I am especially interested in this event conducted by @ryancoleman:
Workshop 1B: Roundtable on Management Models (afternoon)
The Integrated Lifecycle: Creating a Foundation for Envisioning and Planning an Integrated Translation Lifecycle
Over the past few years, the translation industry has seen a huge evolution in the tools, technologies and standards available to help streamline the translation process. Clients, technology providers and language service providers alike are dealing with an ever-changing landscape of service and technology offerings claiming to help make the translation process more efficient. While many organizations are beginning to embrace this shift, the industry still lacks a common language to describe and specify how the various components relate to each other to create a seamless process. This workshop aims to begin filling that gap.
During this unique, interactive session, attendees will work together through a facilitated, visual process to define the components, standards and considerations for creating integrated, efficient, translation lifecycles. Further, we’ll look at how the various components and workflows work together. This workshop is ideal for anyone who has involvement in, or direct responsibility for the ongoing improvement of processes within their organization, whether they are on the client or vendor side.
Attendees will play an active role in shaping this common language and will leave the workshop with a new tool set for envisioning and planning integrated lifecycle solutions.
Categories: business · translation
Tagged: events, toronto, translation
Who Should Attend?
Those who want to learn how to succeed in developing an innovative idea into a business venture
Aspiring Entrepreneurs and existing business owners
Investors looking to find business opportunities
Those who want to establish a wealth of innovation and business network contacts.
Come spend a day of creative thinking, innovation, education and business networking! For more information or to register, visit www.enterprisetoronto.com regularly for updated schedules, topics and speakers.
Opportunity, creativity and entrepreneurship – Innovation Forum 2009
Tuesday, June 16, at the North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The admission is free.
Categories: business · networking
Tagged: events, forum, free, innovation, toronto
The Ontario Centres for Excellence is hosting an Elevator Pitch contest on May 12, 2009 at Discovery 09 event.
Do you have a great idea for a technology based business? Test your marketing skills with leading Angel and VC gurus. Entrants will be assessed on their ability to pitch their business idea in a manner that is plausible and compelling in five minutes or less.
1st Place – $5000
2nd Place – $2000
Please submit a summary (700 words max), which covers the following:
Describe the product or service and its underlying technology.
What is the market need – what is the value proposition to your intended customers?
What is the sustainable competitive advantage of your product or service?
Describe the market and market size.
What is your market entry strategy?
To enter, visit www.ocediscovery.com/elevatorpitch2009.aspx.
Categories: business
Tagged: events, free, OCE, Ontario Centres of Excellence, small business
Who Should Attend?
Anyone that wants to learn how to be a better creative thinker and innovator
Those who want to learn how to succeed in developing an innovative idea into a business venture
Current and future innovators and inventors
Aspiring Entrepreneurs and existing business owners
New immigrants eager to use their innovative skills and experiences in business
Investors looking to find business opportunities
Those who want to establish a wealth of innovation and business network contacts.
Come spend a day of creative thinking, innovation, education and business networking! For more information or to register, visit www.enterprisetoronto.com regularly for updated schedules, topics and speakers.
Opportunity, creativity and entrepreneurship – Innovation Forum 2009
Tuesday, June 16, at the North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free admission! Registration coming soon, seating is limited!
Categories: business · networking
Tagged: events, free, innovation, toronto
