SIP ePOST #406: SIP and other Events for May and June 2002 ============================================ May 22: (5:30 pm - 7:30 pm): H@bitat and the future of interactive entertainment May 27: (7:30 pm -9 pm, followed by a party): The Canadian New Media Awards June 3 (4:45 pm - 6:30 pm): SIP Std & Cert. Council and Legal council meeting June 3 (5:30 pm - 6:30 pm): Usability SIG meeting, Metro Hall, Toronto June 3 (6:30 pm -8:30 pm): Justifying Security Audit, Metro Hall, Toronto June 6: (9 am- 12 noon); Location: RedDot Solutions Corporation June 17: Workshop: Usability Guidelines for Web Site Design in Toronto June 24: Workshop: Usability Guidelines for Web Site Design in Kitchener Details are given below and also posted on our site: SIP events: http://www.sipgroup.org Non-SIP events: http://www.sipgroup.org/news/non-sip.html 1: June 3 (5:30 pm - 6:30 pm): Standards & Certification Council and Legal Council's joint meeting =================================================== All are welcome in room 310, Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Toronto 2: June 3 (5:30 pm - 6:30 pm): Usability SIG meeting =================================================== A networking event for new members of this SIG to plan and participate for fall events. All are welcome in room 310, Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Toronto ````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` 3: June 3 (6:30 pm -8:30 pm): Justifying Security Audit ======================================================= This seminar will provide tangible evidence of security vulnerabilities, which will assist senior management in the creation of a meaningful security budget. It will provide examples of real life problems in perceived "well secured networks". Taking Reasonable Steps to Identify and Mitigate Risks. http://www.sipgroup.org/symposiums/Security-3Junr2002.doc Speaker ------- Ron Lepofsky, President, ERE Security (www.ere-security.ca) is a graduate of University of Toronto (Mechanical Engineering). He has been an innovator in the high tech industry for 26 years and has consulted in data telecommunications networking for 12 years. Ron has also consulted in Information and Internet security for 6 years. Date and Time: --------------- Monday June 3, 2002 6: 30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 6:30 - Registration, refreshments and mingle. 7:00 - Presentation followed by Q & A, Prizes and announcements. Location: --------- Room 309,Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Toronto (direct access from St. Andrews subway) Registration: -------------- $5 for members and Associates of SIP and $10 for others. Please complete the form for membership at (no dues required for Associates: http://www.sipgroup.org/membership/join1.asp Please email rsvp@sipgroup.org with your interest and participation details. ````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` 4. Get your tickets for the Canadian New Media Awards on May 27th! ================================================== The Canadian New Media Awards are presented in partnership with Department of Canadian Heritage , Telefilm Canada, and MultiMediator. The Awards, produced by Delvinia -an interactive brand solutions company- recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of individuals and companies in the Canadian new media industry. The Awards also help promote the new media sector and provide inspiration for those preparing to enter the industry. Date: Monday, May 27 Time: 7:30 PM with a post-show party at 9:00PM. Location: Bluma Appel Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre, Front Street, Toronto Ticket: $60 plus applicable taxes and service charges. $50 for SIP Associate and members. Register: call 416-366-7723 or 1-800-708-6754. For more information, please visit www.cnma.ca ````````````````````````````````````` 5. Alternative Sources of Financing =================================== The presentations feature major Toronto-based mid-market private equity organizations that generally provide in excess of $10 million+ of capital in any single transaction. This is a unique opportunity to hear three of the most important and prominent professionals in Private Equity. "Click" here to register via a secure on-line link https://secure.unified.on.ca/mityork/ Presenters: Canadian and U.S. Private Equity Markets, Alan R. Hibben, CEO, RBC Capital Partners Private Equity Investing in Canadian Winners, Larry Klar, Senior Vice-President, Canadian General Capital Mezzanine Financing - An Alternative to Common Equity, Kevin J. McKenna, Managing Director, McKenna Gale Capital Inc. Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 Time: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Networking and Buffet 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Presentations Location: The Ontario Club 30 Wellington Street West 5th Floor, Commerce Court South (N.E. Corner of Bay and Wellington) For more information about the MIT/York Enterprise Forum in general, visit: http://www.schulich.yorku.ca/mityork.nsf =========================== 6. DigitalEve iDEa Exchange: H@bitat and the future of interactive entertainment Speaker: Ana Serrano, director of the Canadian Film Centre's H@bitat Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 Start: 5:30 pm Presentation and Q&A: 6:00 - 6:30 pm Networking: 6:30 - 7:30 pm Location: Montana, 145 John St. at Richmond, Toronto Cost: FREE Open to both members and non-members, men and women - everyone is welcome! The iDEa Exchange is for DigitalEve members and friends to network in a casual environment after work, and enjoy a half-hour presentation by a speaker addressing topics near and dear to a geekette's heart. ====================== 7. Content Management Solutions for your Website ====================================== Date: Thursday, June 6, 2002 Time: 8:30 - 9:00 am Coffee & Juices, Introductions; 9:00 -12:00 pm Seminar Location: BCE Place, 27th floor, 161 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, ON, Canada FREE, but pre-registration required REGISTRATION: Please email us at info@nonlinear.ca or contact Jeff Riddall at 416.203.2997. RedDot Solutions Corporation