TECHCONNECT 2012 is an event to inspire technology entrepreneurs to succeed! It will explore how you become world class and manage the challenges and opportunities involved in becoming one of Australia's big success stories. Attend to learn from the experiences and perspectives of successful entrepreneurs who have done just that!

ThoughtWorks Live is an invitation-only event for senior IT and business executives that is not-to-be missed. Our newest additions, Eric Ries and Daniel Oertli, are joining other business leaders and IT executives, including Jeff Smith (Chief Executive Officer, Suncorp Business Services, Suncorp), Bjarte Bognes (VP Performance Management Development, Statoil - Scandinavia's largest company with $80b in revenue) as well as thought-leading ThoughtWorkers, Jim Highsmith and Jez Humble.
 

Here at LaVolta HQ all systems are ‘go’ with demand for good people growing more and more every day – from creative to sales positions and everything in between, the phones haven’t stopped ringing – we think it’s going to be a busy year!

We’re delighted to be partnering with a number of new clients, both here and overseas, this year; technology start-ups, blue-chip corporates, creative agencies and mobile specialists; and it’s great meeting a few new faces on the digital scene and reconnecting with some old ones.

We’ve also got a few surprizes up our sleeves for the coming year – so keep your eyes peeled for that – and of course feel free to get in touch with Bob, Steve, Harris or Sally any time, we’d love to hear from you.

Our pals at brainmates are a clever lot – they’ve recently completed a fantastic whitepaper on retail with over 1000 survey respondents. Not only is it a challenging time for Australian retailers who should find the whitepaper most interesting, it’s a must read for anyone that wishes to better understand the mindset of today’s consumer.
In partnership with Nine Rewards, brainmates conducted a nation-wide survey of over 1000 Australian consumers to uncover the key issues and attitudes that are driving their purchase decisions.  Here’s the link for more information and to download the whitepaper.
brainmates are also running a Product Requirements MasterClass – check it out here

WOW it’s that time again so we hope you’ll join us at the 18th AIMIA Awards and with so many creative and innovative entries, it’s sure to be a night to remember!
Early Bird tickets are now available and by popular demand, the ceremony will once again be held on Sydney Harbour’s picturesque Cockatoo Island.
It’s a great celebration for the digital industry and you can get inspired by the AIMIA Award winners and of course rub shoulders with the who’s who of the Australian digital industry.
For more detail and information on ticket prices please click...

A huge thanks to BigCommerce for the iPad pressies to the Best Dressed Rocker (The Guitar Heroes) and Rockette (Bjork) … and the runners-up get rock your socks off t-shirts from the guys at white with one.

Massive thanks to AIMIA for organising the party this year and especially to Nina@aimia.com.au who is a very special rockette!

And we’ve got Rolling Stoned performing live and the infamous L.U.S.T DJs! 
The lip pout, the shaggy hair (and that’s just John Butterworth) and some of the greatest rock n roll will be recreated taking you back to the 60s and 70s as well as covering many of the classics from the 70’s and 80’s including Van Halen, KISS and Alice Cooper.

Tickets are still available as the venue is very accommodating this year so get your tickets today before they sell out and remember to dress to impress as there are awesome prizes up for grabs for the best dressed...

The White Party will be held on the night of Wednesday, November 30th 2011 @ The Standard, Sydney located on Level 3, 383 Bourke Street, Surry Hills.

For those of you who missed the John Allan and Paul McIntyre couch chat about paid content you can watch the video [here].
Many thanks to 5 Oceans Media for filming the evening and to Viocorp. Also big thanks to Traction, Massmedia & IT Clouds for their continued support.

Viocorp's Nick Bolton has a 'contemporary Australian masterpiece' theatre show on his hands according to Arts Hub

Nick is producing the hit theatre show 'Bondi Dreaming', loosely based on the Bali Nine. The Sydney Morning Herald said that if 'this doesn't get the locals down to The Bondi Pavilion theatre, nothing will'  in its star review. Bondi Dreaming runs through to December 3rd. Tickets at www.rocksurfers.org.

Congratulations Nick