NEWS: HPX Digital releases complete 2013 conference schedule

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HPX Digital has released its 2013 conference schedule. For a complete look at the groundbreaking event's speakers, topics, dates and times, visit: http://www.halifaxpopexplosion.com/conference-sched/

HPX Digital is an interactive event for digital creators that explores innovative trends in web, mobile, gaming, startups, design and marketing. The three day conference takes place October 23rd to 25th at the Atlantica Hotel during the Halifax Pop Explosion.

Startups are an important and vibrant part of the Halifax tech community. On the morning of Wednesday, October 23rd, HPX Digital will focus entirely on entrepreneurs with two tracks curated by Volta Labs. In Guild East, speakers Greg Poirier, Elizabeth MacAulay, Patrick Hankinson, and Bill Wilson will focus on startup operations. In Guild West, the focus is on startup strategy with speakers Thomas Rankin, Rob Begg, Tapajyoti (Tukan) Das, Tim Burke, Patrick Keefe, and Jevon MacDonald.  

The sessions for each day are outlined HERE and feature speakers from companies such as Disney Research, Microsoft, Fantasy Interactive, and Youtube.

Atlantic Canadian companies and start-ups working in web, mobile, gaming, design and marketing will have a chance to promote their expertise with international information technology experts and buyers as part of HPX Digital’s International Program.

The international buyers program is funded in part through the Canada/Atlantic Provinces Agreement on International Business Development. The IBDA is a federal/provincial agreement between the Government of Canada (ACOA, Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada, and Industry Canada) and the four provincial governments in Atlantic Canada, designed to help Atlantic Canadian businesses enter, explore and succeed in international markets.

  

Confirmed delegates for HPX Digital's International Program include:

 

Alex Beim, Tangible Interaction

Amrita Chandra, Rocket Scope

Brian Aoaeh, KEC Holdings

Dan Park, Azure Capital Partners

Jeffery Potvin, Hardboot Communications/Swyvel

John Stokes, Real Ventures

Jon Lax, Teehan + Lax

Manny Elawar, Blackberry

Matt Antonello, Saatchi & Saatchi

Max Vogrin, Ryerson Seed Fund

Nick Serjeant, Facebook

Shlomi Ron, IBM

Stacey Mulcahy, Microsoft

TBA, Ubisoft

Sim Blaustein, Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments

Jean-Baptiste Soufron, National Digital Council (France) 

Round two of registration* for local companies is now open. Use this survey to apply.

  

*HPX Digital registration is required for participation in the International Matchmaking.

For the complete details of HPX Digital's International Program, visit: http://www.hpxdigital.com/international

Don’t have your HPX Digital Pass yet?  There’s still time to convince your boss! Let us help you sell HPX Digital to your office, and then contact digital@halifaxpopexplosion.com for your group rate discount! For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/14ZbDuQ

  

Details for the HPX Digital passes are as follows. All prices subject to HST and a service fee:

HPX DIGITAL PASS 

Digital Workshops, Sessions, Keynotes and Parties

★ 5-Day Access to all Music, Comedy and Culture Events (subject to venue capacity; not including Symphony Nova Scotia)

★ Pop!Talks Conference

★ Bike Concierge Parking at Key Venues

★ HPX Festival Express Bus Pass

★ Pop Expo! (Records / Zine / Craft and Art fair) Entry

★ Insider Festival Communications and Special Offers

Advanced Rate - $349

HPX DIGITAL FLEX PASSES (Transferable Pass)

Want to share your pass with another person? Add another name to your pass with this flexible option.

Advanced Rate - $449

Are you a Not-For-Profit? Use code 'HPX13NPO' to get $50 off any of the HPX Digital rates (except for Student). Proof of NPO status required at registration.

HPX Digital passes are available now at http://www.hpxdigital.com

Sponsors of HPX Digital include: FITC, Impact, JAC, Nova Scotia Business Inc., Stewart McKelvey, Konnekt and Innovacorp.

For more information on HPX Digital, visit: http://www.hpxdigital.com