The two teams will use the Jam Jar Collective’s FriiSpray to draw out the clues, which will be streamed from venue to venue. FriiSpray is an open source, virtual-graffiti tool that allows you to draw with light using infra-red technology and brand new software - click here to see how it works.

The York event will be taking place in Pulse, 25 Fossgate from 7.00pm until 9.00pm. Drinks and nibbles will be provided, but you are welcome to bring other beverages if you like.

This event is free of charge but places are limited. To book a place at the York venue, contact Kat Hetherington on 01904 870054 or email kat.hetherington@scy.co.uk.

To book a place at the Scarborough venue, contact Adrian Riley on 01723 363310 or email adrian@electricangel.co.uk.

The events will connect the North West, Yorkshire and the North East, giving a detailed picture of who is doing what, where and how. Industry specialists will deliver their insight into what the industry can expect for the future.

Who is the Crossover Business Lab for?

The Crossover Business Labs are designed for small to medium sized creative businesses based in the North of England. They are particularly suitable for companies operating in the audio-visual industries (operating in the film, tv, web, mobile, games and animation sectors) seriously interested in corporate growth by exploring new business models, extending beyond their current markets and developing new partnerships and collaborations.

What will it involve?

Topics covered in the Business Lab will include:

- New business models: the pace of change and disruption in the media industries suggests that only the agile will flourish. How does a company break into new markets and generate revenue from new sources?

- Frameworks for collaboration: Relationship modeling a framework for understanding your business and its place in cross platform working: developing ideas, making them happen, structuring relationships with partners.

- Strategic Planning: How might our business approach cross platform work and where are the gaps. How does an enterprise develop a structure which will allow for growth in new markets?

- Getting outside help: how do you find the right people to act as ‘jungle guides’ in new markets and to provide  appropriate financial, legal, management advice?

- Access to finance: sources of investment for corporate as well as project development.

The Lab will comprise a blend of presentation, workshop activity and round table discussion. There will also be some opportunity for one-to-one consultation with visiting experts.

Who will be leading the Lab?

Mentors and speakers on the Business Lab will include expert facilitators from the Crossover team and leading professionals: people who have built successful creative enterprises, specialist lawyers and accountants, representatives of trade bodies.

What will it cost?

There is no cost for participation in the Business Labs apart from travel and accommodation, if required.

Where will it be?

The Lab will be held at a central venue in the North of England which will be announced shortly.

Who should apply?

The Crossover Business Lab is designed for owner/directors of companies working in the audio-visual entertainment sectors in the North East, the North West and in Yorkshire.

For further information contact tom@sidf.co.uk or to book your place, visit the registration form here…

As the consumer continues to demand, create, share and view more online content across more multiple devices than ever before - consumers have made the transition from experimenting to routine.

Join the Electricworks, Sheffield, and listen to the Managing Director for Ten Alps North, Stuart Brown, and the Vice President of Motorola Europe, Steve McCaffery. The presentations will talk about consumer demand and the desire for content; how and why they continue to share and view across multiple platforms. 

Register your place for Monday 8th February, 3.30pm-7.00pm, by emailing Susie Kennedy on susiek@visionandmedia.co.uk.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne will see both sides of the web world brought together by DIBI, to listen to the following confirmed speakers: Adii Pienaar of WooThemes, Andrew Wilkinson of Metalab, Tim Van Damme, Sarah Parmenter, Jina Bolton and Andy Clarke, who will focus on the design aspects.

Development speakers are confirmed as being Elliott Kember, formerly of Carsonified, David Singleton (Last.fm) and Peter-Paul Koch, Emma Persky from Gumtree, Michael Brunton-Spall of The Guardian Newspaper online and Gareth Rushgrove.

Join The Sage in Gateshead as nti Leeds guest that offers you a promo code to give you a 50% saving, reducing the cost to £99 ex VAT. The promo code is ‘DIBI ntileeds’ which you can register at http://www.amiando.com/dibi.html and is valid until the Friday 19th February.

This event is aimed to give the Healthcare markets the understanding for the technology capabilities in the Digital Creative sector, and the market requirements for Digital Creative technologies in the Healthcare sector.

This event will be of interest to Digital Creative companies involved in mobile technologies, 3D simulation technologies, web-based remote learning technologies, digital signage and communication technologies, security technologies, and real time communication systems linked to monitoring of activities.

Healthcare sector businesses maybe in surgical simulation, telecare, medical training, remote diagnostics, healthcare monitoring, healthcare education, clinical trailing, healthcare operation information & communication systems, to manufacture of products & systems with potential to go digital.

For more information about this opportunity to meet potential partners who can help you grow your business, click here. For further information on NorthernNet business pitch events, call 0113 394 4375.

Whether you are part of the digital sector or not, nti Leeds is now able to offer you 60% funding on PRINCE2 training courses. The 40% contribution is now payable by the individual, employer or both!

To apply for the ECIF match-funding, please download the application guidance here. If you have any further questions, get in touch with us on 0845 122 1555 or email info@ntileeds.co.uk.

Marc Reeves said: “TheBusinessDesk.com is a fast-growing online business which has enjoyed phenomenal success in Yorkshire and the North West, building up a following of more than 30,000 registered users.

“As traditional media has struggled to remain viable, this concept which provides up-to-the-minute, informed regional business news free and direct to the user, is proving extremely popular with professionals and entrepreneurs alike.

“Having spent more than 25 years in newspapers, this is an exciting new venture for me which fits perfectly with my interest in online journalism and social media networks. I believe that TheBusinessDesk.com will fill a real need here for daily regional business news delivered in a clear and easily accessible format.”

For further details, visit TheBusinessDesk.com website.

TechMesh are looking for feedback surrounding future speakers, topics, and formats. Have your say at the TechMesh blog here, for any specific questions contact Dawn direct on 0113 384 5641 or email dawn@techmesh.org.

The three winners in each category will receive fantastic prizes, a free Apple Certified Pro Certification Exam, feature in the iTunes Store Podcast directory and a trip to the awards ceremony in London. Flights and accommodation will be covered by Apple.

There is no fee to enter the Audio or Video content. The minimum requirement is that you’re an AATCe student aged 18 or older. Here is how to get started:

- Download and read the Terms and Conditions for the full details of how to enter.
- Register for the contest before March 14th, 2010. Even if you’re unsure you’ll submit an entry, it’s still worth registering.
- Create and upload your entry between February 22nd and May 9th, 2010.

Please note: you must have registered before March 14th in order to be eligible to submit your entry.

If you have any further questions about the Creative Contest 2010, please email Apple at creativecontest@euro.apple.com.

Speakers for the evening are:

Kaye Elling: Chair of Women in Games Conference 2010 & Lecturer in Computer Games, University of Bradford - speaking in Leeds.

Lou Cordwell: Managing Director, Magnetic North - speaking in Salford (Blog)

Dianne Nelmes: Managing Director, Liberty Bell - speaking in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (Blog)

Eileen Gallagher: Chief Executive, Shed Productions - speaking in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (Blog)

Lynne McCadden: Director, North West Vision and Media - Salford Host

Emma Cheshire: Head of Industry Development, Screen Yorkshire - Leeds Host

Helen Spencer: Creative Media Director, Mere Mortals - Newscastle-Upon-Tyne-Host

Screen Yorkshire will present Inspirational Women In Media & Creative Business for Leeds at The Round Foundry Media Centre on Thursday 18th February from 1.45pm. Northwest Vision and Media and Northern Film + Media, will be holding simultaneous events at Broadway 100, Salford and Hoults Yard, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.

As part of Innovation North – Faculty of Information & Technology, nti Leeds is supporting the valuable work experience that gives students an insight into their chosen industry and a competitive edge in the job market. The placement period can vary from a few days to over a year and forms parts of the student’s academic qualification.

A student can add value to professional skills and a different perspective that address your business’ needs. This can involve the completion of a project you may have not previously had the time or resource to undertake.

High on the list of this year’s priorities, was the re-vamp of the Innovation North Placement Website. Using funding secured by TQEF and The Enterprise Institute, these two objectives were taken on by 3 second year students - Jono Davies, Liam Stephenson and Ben Lucas.

“I think they have done a fantastic job, they had a lot to do - including learning Drupal. We wanted to put the website in place for this year’s students so the deadline was quite aggressive. I’m pleased we have made it and it’s all thanks to their hard work and effective team work.” Jackie Campbell, Placement co-ordinator for IT and Computing Placements.

nti Leeds will be working alongside the placement team to expand the opportunities that are offered to students. Find out more, login as ‘innplace’ and password ‘innjobs’ at the website here.

It will see the first in a series of collaborations between Girl Geek Dinners Scotland, Leeds Girl Geeks and supported by UKRC. Speakers for the evening will be Shanna Tellerman, Founder and CEO of Sim Ops Studios, and Kaye Elling, who has over 12 years of expertise in the games industry. The evening will be presented by Infinitus’ Nicole Mathison, nti’s Leia Bassett and Carbon Imagineering’s Imran Ali.

A pioneer for creative development in 3D environments, Shanna Tellerman has over seven years of experience working in the video game and emerging serious games industry. Since the formation of Sim Ops, Shanna has experienced a variety of roles including her initial involvement as visionary, product manager and designer, focused on user-centered design and research in game development, through to her current role as CEO focused on all levels execution in the company from the product roadmap to business development.

Kaye Elling is a games industry expert, working as an Artist, Lead Artist and Art Manager for Infogrames, Sony, Acclaim & Blitz Games. Her title history includes GTA2 (Take 2), the Premier Manager series (Gremlin), Colony Wars: Red Sun (Sony), Formula 1 (Sony) and most recently the Bratz series (THQ) and The Encleverment Experiment (Blitz), with experience in computer game development for the PS1, PS2, Dreamcast, GameCube, Xbox, Xbox360 consoles, the PC and the Wii.

Kaye’s skill lies in the creation of 2D and 3D graphics for game engines, particularly in character modelling and texturing in Maya and Photoshop, as well as many other aspects of game development and games as a cultural phenomenon. A keen interest in the subject of Women in Games has led Kaye to actively campaign for the recruitment of more women into technology and media careers.

Do tell your friends, Girl Geek Dinners are open-invitations and we’d love for you to tag your blog posts, Twitters and photos as… #leedsgirlgeeks. See you on Thursday 11th February, 7:30-9:30pm at the City Inn on Granary Wharf.

Click here to book your place or visit the Leeds Girl Geek Dinners website for more information.

Come and join in with table networking and conversations by registering your place on the Leeds Chamber website here. Cost for members is £14 + VAT, and non-members £28 + VAT.

Artworks and bmedia present a one-day event, targeted at anyone with an interest in working in the creative & digital industries. The Creative Careers Fair is aimed at the full spectrum of interest in the creative sector, from GCSE and ˜A™ level students through to further and higher education students, graduates, prospective job hunters and existing creative, media and digital businesses.

It will be held at the Atrium, University of Bradford, and if you would like to attend please contact Ged Walker ged@artworksbradford.org.uk.

In an increasingly competitive world, professionals need to be more than familiar users of digital communications technology to be successful. Certification can help provide the added credential for instructors as well as open new opportunities for industry professionals. Adobe offers multiple options for students and instructors to validate their digital media skills. This certification is a credential that validates entry-level skills needed to plan, design, build, and maintain effective communications by using different forms of digital media.

Benefits of Adobe Certification

Differentiate yourself from competitors

Get your resume noticed

Attract and win new business

Gain recognition from your employer

Leverage the power of the Adobe brand

Exams Offered by nti Leeds

Web Communication using Adobe Dreamweaver CS4, Web Communication using Adobe Dreamweaver CS3, Rich Media Communication using Adobe Flash CS4, Rich Media Communication using Adobe Flash CS3, Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop CS4 and Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop CS3

Differentiate yourself to employers, and prospective clients as an Apple Certified Pro, and gain a competitive edge in the ever-changing job market. Apple certification programs create a benchmark for assessing users’ proficiency in Apple’s professional applications. By passing certification exams, you become an Apple Certified Pro for a chosen application.

Benefits of Apple Certification

Differentiate yourself and your business

Gain recognition for technical competency

Build credibility with clients and employers

Increase visibility and enhance your reputation in a competitive marketplace

Publicise your certifications on the Apple Certified Professional Registry

Display your personalised certificate and a logo that distinguishes you as an Apple Certified professional

Exams Offered by nti Leeds:

Aperture 101, Color 101, DVD Studio Pro 101, Final Cut Pro 101, Final Cut Pro 300, Logic 101, Logic 301, Mac OS X Support Essentials 10.5 and 10.6, Mac OS X Server Essentials 10.5 and 10.6, Motion 101 and Shake 200

Further Apple Exams are available please contact us for any specific requirements

After the main presentations there will be a question and answer session, an opportunity for the group to discuss the many aspects of image selection and processing.

A charge of £2 will be made on the door, and no pre-booking is required. Register your interest on Facebook here.

Googles Hidden Gems is an arms length look at the Gem spitting monster that is Google, with over 100 services covered in the presentation that will hope to inspire, entertain and provoke parts of the brain you never knew existed.

Register today for this free event by emailing ddulai@bmedia.org.uk or call 01274 747407.

Leeds Social Media Surgery is a free advice session for community and voluntary groups, clubs, societies and small arts organisations. Come along to find out how you can use free websites and services to organise activities, promote events, raise funds, collect feedback from your participants and keep a record of everything you do.

To register your place visit the online booking here.

Fundamental SOA concepts and terminology will be covered and be further supplemented with exposure to relevant SOA technologies. The different forms of service-oriented technology will also be explored, including the dependencies that exist between architectural levels. You will gain proficiency with the use of industry design patterns and service-oriented design processes. You will furthermore have an appreciation of how service design fits into the overall SOA project delivery lifecycle and how design approaches and techniques may ultimately affect service governance.

SOA Systems Inc. is a leading global provider of vendor-neutral training, certification and consulting services. Our trainer for this workshop is Paul Buhler. All course materials, study guides and exams fees are included in the price of the course and each attendee will receive a certificate of attendance for completion of the course.

Any organsisations from the education and public sector can also receive a 10% discount on the course.

Plus 3 for 2 offer on course registrations; this course cannot be  taken in conjunction with any other offer. Please contact us for further details.