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Introducing facebook.com/mesh
We have a brand-spanking new facebook page for mesh. “Like” us at www.facebook.com/mesh, join the conversation and share your thoughts.
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mesh10 Sponsors Spotlight: CNW
We are delighted to have CNW return as mesh sponsors again this year. CNW has been in the business of “getting the word out” for many decades, including most recently as pioneers of Social Media News Releases in Canada. They have been strong supporters of mesh and in addition to sponsorship they assist with onsite photography and media release services. Thanks to all at CNW for their continued support of mesh.
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mesh10 Sponsors Spotlight: CIRA
As the folks responsible for the .ca domain, CIRA may be the most important part of the Canadian web that you’ve never heard of. If you are the registrant of a .ca domain, or have ever visited one, you have used CIRA’s services. Operating on behalf of The People of Canada, CIRA essentially makes sure that the Canadian web works, that .ca domains are managed and administered appropriately and represents Canadian interests at the international level. mesh welcomed CIRA as a sponsor last year, and we are delighted to have them with us again for mesh10.
mesh10 Sponsors Spotlight: Edelman
As a Founding Sponsor of mesh, Edelman was a supporter quite literally within five minutes of being introduced to the idea. This team has been fiercely passionate about the event and have done so much behind the scenes over the years that one almost loses track. In addition to their traditional and digital media outreach and communication, it’s not well known that they are the “voice” of the mesh twitter stream and facebook presence during the event itself. As well, the Edelman Wrap Party – which has become something of a legend in mesh-land, and this year will be held on-site at MaRS at the close of mesh – is a highlight for many and a chance to raise a glass to another successful event.
Edelman’s Toronto and Digital Teams are truly a part of what has made mesh successful. A sincere thank you, from mesh to you.
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mesh Sponsor Spotlight: Microsoft
It’s no exaggeration to say that Microsoft has been a mesh supporter since almost Day One. Their enthusiasm for the concept, and then subsequently for meshU as well, has in no small part made each of them possible. In addition to their monetary support which helps allow us to keep pricing approachable, they also provide software which we uses as prizes and help behind the scenes in promoting the event and assisting with securing speakers. At mesh itself, be sure to visit the Microsoft Lounge which is a chill space to hang out and check out some of their cool new toys. Whether you are looking to connect with the Microsoft Developers Community, learn more about using Microsoft tools in your organization or want to better understand their commitment to helping keep kids safe online, be sure to meet the Microsoft team who will be onsite next week.
On behalf of the entire mesh team, a sincere thank you to Microsoft, a mesh Founding Sponsor.
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mesh Sponsor Spotlight: Rogers
We are welcoming a new sponsor to the mesh fold this year. The good folks at Rogers are now working with us, and we couldn’t be happier. Their social media team will be onsite with their charging station to help those in need of a boost. Additionally, several other Rogers groups will be represented including Marketing Magazine, part of the Rogers family, who have been helping us to get the word out. Rogers has really emerged at the forefront of social media as a brand in Canada, and it is great to see them supporting #mesh10.
Be sure to say to @RogersKeith @RogersMiranda and @RogersRob and others next week, and help us to welcome them aboard!
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Something extra special for mesh 2010
Hey, guess what? It’s only a couple of weeks until mesh 2010 — which you still have time to get tickets for, in case you haven’t yet, although they are vanishing quickly. And here’s another reason to get some: we are going to be doing something extra special this year at mesh. No, it’s not a cage match between Sarah Palin and Tina Fey (I was outvoted). It’s something even better — a live taping of The Agenda with Steve Paikin, the award-winning public affairs show on TVO. Together with Agenda producer and all-around big brain Mike Miner, we have put together a great panel that will be filmed on the scene at the MaRS Discovery District and later broadcast on TVO. There will be a limited number of seats available, so book your tickets soon. Looking forward to seeing you all at mesh. For more details on speakers and sessions this year, check out the schedule and the home page.
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Welcome to mesh ’10!
It’s hard to believe that we’ll be celebrating the fifth edition of mesh in May. It seems like a long time ago when the five of us met at the Paddock in downtown Toronto on a cold February night to talk about what was happening online in Canada. Five years later, we’re excited that mesh has become such a popular event, and that Canada’s Web scene is vibrant and active.
Today, mesh ’10 (which takes place on May 18/19) officially goes on sale. You can register here. The mesh gang has been meeting for months to talk about potential speakers and programming, and we’ll start to unveil more information in the coming weeks. In the meantime, we’re excited to announce two of our four keynotes.
Our media keynote is Chris Thorpe, the Developer Advocate for the Open Platform at The Guardian. His background as a research scientist and his early involvement in Open Access publishing makes him fascinated and passionate about what happens when data, content, platforms, identity and pretty much anything opens up.
Chris spends his time at The Guardian working on how to integrate its content, data and APIs with other people’s technology and businesses as part of the drive towards building the distribution and engagement channels of a mutualized newspaper.
Our society keynote is Joseph Menn, who just published his third book, “Fatal System Error: The Hunt for the New Crime Lords Who are Bringing Down the Internet”, a part true-life thriller and part expose that has become a bestseller.
A speaker at major security conferences, Menn will talk about the growing threat of cyber-criminals, and the involvement of organized gangs.
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone in a few months. In the meantime, we’re having a mesh meet-up on Feb. 25 at The Pilot Tavern to get everyone together, as well as celebrate mesh co-founder Mathew Ingram’s new gig as a senior writer for GigaOm.
It’s a free event but we ask that you register so we can get a handle on the number of attendees.
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