Date: Tues 25 September, 2007Time: 12-1pm This lunchtime event launched the findings of northern bloc`s second phase; presented the aims and objectives of northern bloc ‘s proposed third phase and included short presentations from three creative technology practitioners based in the northern bloc region. Outline: northern bloc was initially established in 2005 in collaboration with the Arts […]

Date: 8th March 2007Time: 6 – 9pmPartner: Welsh Assembly Government’s Local Supplier Development Project / Rhaglen Datblygu Cyflenwyr Lleol Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru | http://www.menterabusnes.co.ukPartner: | If you work with technology and creativity in Anglesey, Conwy or Gwynedd and would like to expand your network, find out what other people are doing or seek out potential collaborators or business associates […]

Date: Wednesday 13th December 2006Time: 6pm to 9pm This seminar built on the theme of ‘collaborative knowledge development’ established in the first Northern Bloc seminar, to investigate and profile practitioners and companies who exploit Open Source software (software which is free to use, change and augment) and open ways of working. Speakers included: Basheera Khan, Editor, Ping […]

Date: 30 Mar 2010Time: 5-6pmVenue:Galeri Calling all practitioners, academics, do-ers, thinkers and creatives! bloc: Creative Technology Wales is now coming up with new commissions and we want to know what you have in mind. This workshop will be led by blocʼs new programme developer, Carolina Vasquez ´ come meet her and share your thoughts. The workshop will […]

Date: Tues 5 Oct, 2010Time: 6-7pmVenue:Chapter Arts CentrePartner: 4Kenia | www.kenia.nlPartner: Maker Faire Africa | www.makerfaireafrica.com Join bloc for a one-hour presentation and discussion at Chapter Arts Centre to learn all about our recent commission: ‘DIY Kenya’. The DIY Kenya team, Peter Hathaway, Stefhan Caddick, and Paul Granjon will be talking about their work and experiences and inviting questions […]

Date: Friday 12 February 2010Time: 4.30-5.30pmVenue:Chapter Join us for this FREE 1-hour workshop. Places are limited, so please book in advance to avoid disappointment. Calling all practitioners, academics, do-ers, thinkers and creatives! bloc: Creative Technology Wales is now coming up with new commissions and we want to know what you have in mind. This workshop will be […]

Date: Thursday 20 November 2008Time: 2:30pmVenue:Technium CAST (Centre for Advanced Software Technology)Partner: Technium CAST | http://www.techniumcast.com/Partner: | Through a structured and entertaining event, we’ll introduce you to North Wales’ growing technology industry hub. – find out about Wales’ cutting-edge technology businesses– opportunity to be involved in a show and tell session with other practitioners, businesses and students– experience one […]

Date: Thursday 29 January 2009Time: 3.00 – 8.30pmPartner: Cyfle | http://www.cyfle.co.uk/Partner: Technium CAST | www.techniumcast.com The personal computer promises everything faster, better, cheaper. You can even conduct your social life online. But does this shift risk damaging our local economies and communities? What happens when you turn your back on the computer and use technology to build communities in […]

Date: Thursday 4th December 2008Time: 3pm – 8.30pmVenue:Venue Cymru, Llandudno, LL30 1BBPartner: Cyfle | www.cyfle.co.ukPartner: Technium CAST | www.techniumcast.com It’s David and Goliath time! New technologies mean small players can now make a marketing impact traditionally reserved for big-budget big-business. What do these unprecedented developments mean for you? Book now! FREE but advance booking essential. Programme Change:Please note that […]

Date: Thursday 22 November 2007Time: 5:00 Registration and Refreshments, 5:30 to 7:30 PresentationVenue:Technium CAST (Centre for Advanced Software Technology)Partner: ICT Forum Wales 2007 | http://www.ictforumwales.com/Partner: SPLICE (Social Practices, Learning and Interoperability in Connective Environments) | http://splicegroup.ning.com The internet has enabled ‘social networking’ – communities of people with shared interests and activities to become connected. Social networking includes an array […]