2008

May 4
6th Annual NW Biodiesel Forum and Renewable Energy Expo:
When: May 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Seattle Center Pavilion
What: This year's forum focuses on the issue of sustainability. Come get the facts and ask questions of leaders on the many sides of this complex issue. The forum also provides an opportunity to increase your knowledge about renewable energy solutions. Check out the latest eco-friendly vehicles and learn about cutting-edge technologies in the biodiesel industry from leaders across the Northwest. The event also includes a Renewable Energy Expo, kids activities, interactive biodiesel discussion panels and hands-on demonstrations.
How: Event is free. Fiund more info at www.nwbiodiesel.org

May 5
WTIA May Security SIG presents Selecting a Disk Encryption Product
Where: Seattle University, Seattle WA
When: 5/05/2008, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
What: Laptops and tablet PCs are convenient, but also tend to be attractive targets for thieves. 35 states (including Washington) now have notification laws which require companies to individually contact customers whose data may have been compromised in a security breach. However your get-out-of-notification-free card is to use secure encryption on your devices. So you're in the market for hard drive encryption? This presentation will help you ask key questions to determine your requirements and select a product which will meet your needs.
Who: Speaker will be Kate Wakefield, Senior Information Security Engineer at Swedish Medical Center. Previously she has held security positions at T-Mobile, AT&T Wireless, and Costco Wholesale.
How: Register for the WTIA Secutity SIG event online.

May 7
Institute of Management Consultants May Round-table Breakfast
When: May 7, 7-9 a.m.
Where: The Bellevue Club, 11200 S.E. 6th St., Bellevue
What: Roy Chitwood, president of Max Sacks International, will give an overview of "How to Sell Consulting Services — Track Selling," a sales process that helps increase sales and provides you or anyone in sales leadership a tool to successfully manage the sales function. A full day Sales Skills Training Seminar will follow (see item below).
How: Cost for members is $30/$35; nonmembers $45. Register online at http://www.imcpacnw.org by May 6. Event phone: 206-367-8997.

May 7
Virtual Worlds – Global Broadcast Event
Where: Laser Dome, Pacific Science Center, 200 2nd Avenue, N. Seattle, WA 98121
When: May 7, 2008 (Networking Session – 5:00pm to 6:00pm, broadcast followed by a brief break and local Q&A 6:00 – 9:00 pm)
What: Join the MIT Enterprise Forum for a program including national and local panels that will explore the business applications of virtual worlds, how they will impact corporate IT--now and in the future--plus the opportunities for savvy entrepreneurs.
How: Get more info online.

May 8
Executive Briefing: "How Unified Communications Can Add Value to Your Business"
When: May 8, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Registration for the executive briefing will begin at 8 a.m. and will be followed by a continental breakfast. Boxed lunches also will be provided.
Where: Columbia Tower Club, 701 Fifth Ave.
What: Industry expert Dennis Miller, with the Nortel/Microsoft Innovative Communications Alliance, will examine the unified communications marketplace, its competitive landscape and the ICA's industry vision. His presentation will be followed by a live OCS/UM demo.
How: Event is free. Event attire is business casual. Attendees must RSVP by May 1 by calling 918-588-4779 or e-mailing stephanie.foster@xeta.com. Web site: www.xeta.com

May 8
Tracking Customers and Growing Revenue with CRM
When: May 8, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: The Chyrsalis in Bellingham
What: Attend this launch event to discover why Microsoft Dynamics CRM is the right choice for your business.
How: Cost: Free, but registration required Event phone: 425-460-0172

May 8-9
Fourth Annual Power UP! Electrifying Transportation Summit
When: May 8th & 9th, 2008
Where: Red Lion Hotel, Wenatchee, WA
What: For agenda descriptions and presenters, visit www.PlugInCenter.com

May 9
Annual Technology Alliance/State of Technology Luncheon
When: May 9, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Where: The Westin Seattle
What: The luncheon features a keynote conversation with Internet pioneer Vint Cerf, vice president and chief Internet evangelist at Google.
How: Cost is $85 with advanced registration; table packages also available. Find more info at www.technology-alliance.com or phone 206-389-7261.

May 10 Public Service Announcement
17th Annual Virginia Mason Dreambuilders' Ball
When: Saturday, May 10
Where: Westin Seattle
What: The Pointer Sisters will be at the 17th Annual Virginia Mason Dreambuilders' Ball on Saturday, May 10, at the Westin Seattle. More than 800 corporate and philanthropic community leaders will be in attendance for a night of dreams, inspiration and a celebration of the discoveries taking place at the Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason. The evening will include premier entertainment, silent and live auctions, gourmet food, black tie and festive dress.
How: Individual tickets at the Patron level are $350 per person, $600 per person at the Benefactor level and $1,000 per person at the Distinguished Benefactor level. Tables of ten are available starting at $3,500. Additional benefits are received at the Benefactor levels such as listing in the program, private reception and special gifts. For more information go to www.DreambuildersBall.org, email Events@VMMC.org or call (206) 223-7504.

May 13
Chameleon Technologies Spring Networking Event
When: May 13, 6 p.m.
Where: Wild Rover, 111 Central Way, Kirkland.
What: Currently employed but always on the lookout for new IT opportunities? Join Chameleon Technologies for its Spring Networking event. Industry experts from Microsoft, Getty Images and drugstore.com will be on hand. RSVP to Keri@chameleontechinc.com.
How: Event is free. Fore more info, visit www.chameleontechinc.com or phone: 425-827-1173.

May 14
The Seattle Chapter of the Licensing Executives Society Luncheon Meeting
When: Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm (presentation 12:00-1:00).
What: Speaker Jeanette Nyden of J. Nyden & Co., Seattle, WA will discuss
"Advanced negotiation techniques: planning effective offer and counter-offer strategies in IP negotiations."
Where: Avanade Inc., 2211 Elliott Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 f
How: Registration prior to May 12, 2008 at noon. $15 - students / $20 - LES Members / $30 Non-Members. Registration after May 12, 2008 at noon: $20 - students / $25 - LES Members / $30 Non-Members One CLE Credit is pending approval for this program, sponsored by the Washington Law School Foundation, University of Washington School of Law. See online for program details and driving directions.

May 15
2008 Washington State Biomedical Device Summit
When: May 15, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Where: University of Washington, Bothell
What: The 2008 Washington State Biomedical Device Summit will feature the presentation of the regional Biomedical Device Study. The event also will feature a panel discussion by executives from the region's biomedical device industry and will be the official launch of the Biomedical Device Innovation Partnership Zone. A networking reception will follow.
How: Cost is $65 single, $300 group of five. Visit Web site for more info. Event phone: Margo Shiroyama 425-785-4015.

May 15
WTIA presents Legal Matters
When: 5/16/2008, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: WTIA Conference Rooms
What: Are you thinking of starting a new technology venture? If so, you probably have many legal questions. Fortunately, the Washington Technology Industry Association has a program which allows you to meet with an attorney who can help answer your basic legal questions in starting up your new venture. All you have to do is sign up and come to the legal office hours, which are held on a first come, first serve basis. Meetings last 20-30 minutes with representatives from the law firm Davis Wright Tremaine. This benefit is open to WTIA members in good standing only and is held at the WTIA Offices in the Conference Room.
How: To register, please request a 30 minute time slot by emailing info@washingtontechnology.org.

May 15
WSTPA presents Hacks, Cracks and Computer Attacks: Part II
A Demonstration of Hacking Tools and Techniques
When: May 15, 2008, 5:30p - 7:30p
Where: Poulsbo Regional Library - Community Room
What: Who's reading your email or viewing documents on your hard drive? Is your data and that of your family or employees safe? Have you been hacked but don't know it? Are security patches really protecting you? During this informative session TrustCC will discuss and demonstrate some of the latest penetration testing tools and tactics including automated vulnerability scanners, manual techniques, and exploitation frameworks. Other issues covered include user account reconnaissance, database hacking, router and switch hacking, wireless recon, phishing, and missing security patch exploitation. TrustCC will also address the use and limitations of automated testing tools and the importance of manual testing to help you harden your network.
Who: Presenters will be Brian Morkert, Khassan Naourjanov, and Josh Landers of Trust CC.
How: WSTA Non-members: $10 RSVP required - click here

May 15
Eastside Business Awards
When: May 15, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Where: Meydenbauer Center
What: This awards program recognizes outstanding companies and celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of Eastside businesses.
How: Cost is $95 for members, $125 nonmembers. Find more info at www.bellevuechamber.org or call 425-213-1205.

May 16
Turn Your Website Into Your #1 Salesperson
When: May 16, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Where: Shoreline FireStation #61
How: Cost is $25 in advance, $35 at door
What: This event is put on by Community Capital Development. Stacy Karacostas of Success-Stream.com will show you what it really takes to turn your Web site into a money-making machine: the three key things your site has to do to make prospects buy from you instead of the other guy; two simple Web site success secrets you never hear; what customers truly want to know about you, your business and your products on the Web; and what a Web site needs to be selling successfully 24/7.
How: Register at 206-324-4330 ext. 100. Find more info online or call 206-324-4330 ext. 100.

May 16
The Strategy String: Connecting Your Marketing to Real Results
When: May 20, 8-9:30 a.m.
Where: My Day Office, 2820 Elliott Ave.
What: In this workshop, marketing and creative strategist Tracy Corley will discuss what strategy means and how it drives your organization, how to approach defining your strategy in real terms that your team can understand, how your marketing fits with your strategy, and using strategy to measure the effectiveness of your marketing efforts.
How: Cost is $55 in advance, $65 at door. For more info visit the Web site at www.tsuluwerks.com or phone 206-782-4040,. Register online.

May 21
Puget Sound IT Talent Crisis presented by Puget Sound Chapter of the Association for Women in Computing (AWCPS)
When: May 21, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Where: Museum of Flight
What: The goal of this event is to bring together multiple layers of concerned professionals to share and learn about what we are really facing in the coming years with regard to IT talent and jobs, and how we can mitigate the risks. The group will explore the rumors versus the facts surrounding numbers of future IT workers, number of future IT jobs, and the impact on IT from retiring baby boomers, incoming Gen Y, the move toward outsourcing, off-shoring and the swelling trend of the nontraditional and virtual workforce. We want to understand what Puget Sound companies, governmental organizations and the academic sectors are doing to prepare for future IT workforce needs.
How: Cost for AWC members is $55, nonmembers $70, students $30. Find more info online.

May 21-22
TechLeaders: Power and Influence
When: May 21-22, 2008
Where: Pacific Medical Center 1200 - 12th Avenue South Seattle, WA 98144
What: A two-day workshop for entry to mid-level technical women. It features Jo Miller, CEO of Womens Leadership Coaching, who will focus on extending your power and influence through increased organizational awareness, negotiation techniques, strategies to increase your visibility, and influence techniques to increase buy-in for your ideas. The workshop is a program of the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology.
Who: Panelists confirmed areNadia Shouraboura, Vice President, FC Systems/Ops Tech Coordination, Amazon.com and Rebecca Norlander, Technical Assistant to the Chief Software Architect, Microsoft Corporation..
How: Cost to attend is $550; register online Find more info online or call 650-236-4756.

May 22
Power of Email Marketing
When: May 22, 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Where: Beacon Hill Branch Library, 2821 Beacon Ave. S.
What: This session covers the basics of how dmail marketing helps position your business for success. You will learn best practices and winning strategies for getting and keeping quality subscribers; methods to increase open rates by writing good headlines and content; and getting readers to respond to your call to action.
How: Event is free. Find more info online.

May 28
WTIA presents May Technology in Focus Series: Web 2.0 & Beyond! - Unmasking the Future
Where: Westin Hotel, Bellevue, WA
When: 5/28/2008, 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
What: Web 2.0 is here to stay – so what lies ahead? Come to the event that will finally bring you clarity into these and other questions Web2.0 and Beyond: Unmasking the Future! What is Web 2.0, and what comes next? What does the next generation look like? Is there a Web 3.0? What possible new services might come into play? What opportunities exist currently – and in the future? Whether you're an entreprenuer or existing business we'll be sure to address your questions and more!
Who: Event Emcee is: James Sun, CEO & Founder, Zoodango (Finalist for NBC's Apprentice). Panelists: Ben Elowitz, CEO, Wetpaint, Mark Britton, CEO & Founder, Awo, Janis Machala, Owner, Paladin Partners.
How: Find more info and register online.

May 30
Eastside Leadership Conference
When: May 30, 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where: Microsoft Campus
What: Join business, civic and elected leaders to advance a vibrant economy. Conference highlights include cutting edge ideas, trends and perspectives to build and leverage future Eastside opportunities.
How: Cost to attend is $85 individual, $800 corporate table. Fore info, visit www.bellevuechamber.org or phone 425-213-1205

May 31
Six Hour Startup Conference
When: May 31, 10 a.m.
Where: Columbia City Theater
What: This is a hands-on crash course in getting a business started, covering all the essential things that you need to do to take a product and turn it into a company. It will cover incorporation, writing a business plan, networking, marketing and protecting your IP rights. There are a limited number of free seats available for current full-time college students; send an email to conference@sixhourstartup.com to get details on how to qualify.
How: Cost to attend is $99, and includes lunch and materials. Find more info online.

June 3-4 A Seattle24x7 Sponsored Event
Search Marketing Expo SMX Advanced
The Most Advanced Search Marketing Training Available in Two-Day Organic and Paid Search Tracks, Developer Day and SEM Business Programming
When: Main event is June 3-4, Developer Day is June 4
Where: Bell Harbor Conference Center, Seattle Waterfront
What: Search Marketing Expo - SMX Advanced is for experienced search marketers who want to enjoy sessions conducted at a high-level and continue to stay ahead in the ever changing world of search. If you're fluent in search marketing, come to SMX Advanced and converse with others who speak your native language. SMX Advanced 2007 was a sell out in Seattle, so register now to secure your place at this year's edition!
Who: Keynoters will be Matt Cutts, head of Google's Web Spam Team, and Kevin Johnson, President, Platform & Services Division at Microsoft. Developer Day is being programmed by Vanessa Fox, original creator of Google Webmaster Central. Conference chair Danny Sullivan has been covering search for over a decade and organizing search marketing events for nearly as long.
How: Use Seattle 24x7 registration code for a 10% discount [smx1024x7]. All Access Pass is $1295 until May 9th, $1396 May 10th to June 3rd ad $1,495 on site.Developer Day Registration: Now to May 2nd: $549, May 3rd to June 3rd: $649, On site: $745. Find addt'l registration options at the SMX Advanced Registration page.

June 4
The Business of Personal & Public Data: Creating Value and Protecting Privacy
When: Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - Social hour and registration begin at 5:00 pm. Dinner is served at 6:15 pm. Program starts at 7:00 pm.
Where: Hyatt Regency Bellevue Hotel - 900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA
What: Join the MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest as we explore the information commerce industry; learn about new business models built around value-enhanced personal and public data on the Internet, information ownership, management of privacy and remediation options.
How: The Early Bird ticket price is only $48 through May 22. Starting May 23, 2008 regular price tickets will be $54. At the door, the ticket price will be $60. Get more info online.

June 10
WTIA CIO Forum
Where: Westin Hotel, Seattle WA
When: 6/10/2008, 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
What: An exclusive event for CIO's and Senior IT Managers to examine global, national and Washington-specific trends in IT management alongside technology leaders from several top Washington businesses. This event is dedicated to exploring the challenges, strategies and career needs of today's IT leaders, the roundtable discussion will explore key findings from the 2007/08 Harvey Nash-KPMG CIO Survey. During this invaluable Forum, Harvey Nash Vice President of Technology Solutions, Anna Frazzetto will present the survey findings.
How: To register, please e-mail info@washingtontechnology.org (registration is exclusive to CIOs and Senior IT Managers).