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I typically don't put "upcoming" events here, but we have coalesced a full day (1:30-9:00 pm) Ennes style technical media event with short notice, with excellent topics, speakers, and a plethora of willing sponsors. We are planning a three-day major regional Ennes in May 2025. But NOW, we were able to put together for this year (just two weeks from now, May 22 Wednesday afternoon and evening) this May 2024 "mini bits" taster. At times, coordinating with other likeminded groups (NATE, IEEE, SMPTE, state broadcast associations, and the like), very high-quality events are much easier to put together. The stars aligned and local folks stepped up in a useful and positive way. If you are in the mid-Atlantic area (this is being hosted in downtown DC by National Geographic) on the 22nd, we would be very pleased to see you in person. ZOOM remote options also included. Sponsorship covered out meals, so NO COST. We'd appreciate any cross promotion you could link us to since this came together "last minute." Keynote by Renard Jenkins in person; SMPTE president and Jim Ragsdale remote; SBE director. it's a very cool and fascinating video centric technical event. Do take a look at the program and hope to see you there! We are labeling it "mini bits" as a precursor to next year's BITS by the BAY. Which has always when run, pre pandemic, sold out early. More to come on that in near future. for now, come to our MINI BITS if you can make it. And thanks in advance for any possible promotion you can do for us. Have a look! https://lnkd.in/e3cGwuzx the SMPTE site a bit more up to date today, but we will update ours soon too. smptedc.org

Do check out this very innovative and topical piece of research about the inclusiveness of cities, in its multiple aspects. Compulsory reading!

Hey #yycTech community! 👋 Connect with others and build your network locally and nationally through #InnovationWeekYYC with this virtual Ice Breaker by Digital Journal. All you have to do is introduce yourself in the comments section of their post. They are asking those outside of Calgary to do the same to create connections across Canada, right here! Check out the post below and don’t forget to follow Digital Journal for all the hottest #InnovationWeekYYC news!

In the ranking of the world's most liveable cities, Budapest has made significant improvements: advancing seven places to become 32nd, thus entering the group of cities whose rankings have improved the most in the past 12 months. 🇭🇺 🚀 This can positively influence interest in the Hungarian capital. However, the international audience is particularly active on review platforms, and responding to opinions should not be hindered solely by language barriers. To handle the increasing number of international guest reviews, it is worth considering the acquisition of software that can assist the work with automations. Those interested can read more about the ranking of the world's most liveable cities in the article on bbj.hu 📰 #AIinHospitality #FutureofHospitality #Hospitality

The Space (Digital Arts) has put together some new resources in collaboration with colleagues across the sector, to help you evaluate your digital work 👩💻 🔎 What does good evaluation look like when it comes to digital experiences in the cultural sector? 🔎 How can you measure the impact your work is having on audiences, creators and even the wider world? The Space has been working with colleagues across the sector (including us!) to produce new resources to help you evaluate your digital work. As well as practical tips and advice, you’ll find inspiration and case studies from stand-out digital work across the sector. https://lnkd.in/euheyPth

Today’s a big day for us! We’ve been hard at work on a new brand identity, and we’re excited to share it with you. The journey began six years ago when our founder Benjamin Dada started a tech blog mirroring Africa's growing ecosystem. Today, we're a global publication with 100,000+ monthly readers! While the name Bendada served us well, we’ve spent most of this year pondering where we’re headed as a publication. It no longer reflected our growth and ambition. We wanted a one-word name embodying our mission: connecting innovators to the best ideas on technology. Condia = Convergence + Ideas. Simple, yet powerful! So what’s changing? Well, we have a new name, brand, website, and editorial focus. But our values remain: ✅ ⁠Accurate reporting ✅ ⁠Human-centered storytelling ✅ ⁠Giving value We’re doubling down on making our publication, a spot where the best ideas converge. Welcome to a new era. Welcome to Condia. Learn more about our rebrand story here: https://lnkd.in/g7ymyMJK

In Horizon Europe projects, understanding the difference between communication and dissemination is key to maximizing impact.  While communication focuses on engaging the public and raising awareness through storytelling and accessible narratives, dissemination targets professionals, sharing detailed knowledge, data, and research findings to promote further innovation.   Both are vital, but their audiences and purposes differ.  Communication runs throughout the project, keeping the public informed, while dissemination often continues after the project ends, ensuring that knowledge is shared for future advancements.   The visual below - by NETO Innovation - highlights these distinctions clearly. #HorizonEurope #Dissemination #Communication #NETOInnovation 

Exploring media landscape opportunities in Namibia: By Numbe Mubiana Amidst the relentless surge of technological advancements, the media landscape stands as a dynamic entity, continually evolving to meet the demands of an increasingly digital world. With billions of individuals traversing the digital realm daily, the reach of modern media knows no bounds. In this interconnected web

🎓 The platformisation trend has had a particularly disruptive impact on public service media. The challenge of adapting to the new digital landscape has been significant, requiring careful navigation to maintain the core values that guide their operations. In this new research, Marius Dragomir and Miguel Túñez López examine and draw upon field research in four countries -- Austria, Romania, Spain and the United Kingdom -- to analyse how they're doing.

📣 Are you interested in learning more about CommuniCity's pilots? Join the online session "Learnings from the CommuniCity Pilots: Needs-based Innovation"! 🌍💡 📅 When: October 28, 2024 🕥 Time: 10:30 - 11:30 CET 📍 Where: Online 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eQpG_x26 In this session, three pilot teams will share their experiences piloting with CommuniCity. Learn about the challenges they faced, the insights they gained, and how they successfully co-created tech solutions with their communities. Whether you're working with public administrations, technology providers, or community engagement projects, this event will provide valuable lessons on needs-based innovation! Don't miss it—register now! 🙌 #CommuniCity #SocialInnovation #TechForGood #CoCreation #CommunityEngagement #SmartCities #DigitalTransformation