May 2013

AppsForHealth
Thursday, May 16, 2013
9am - 5:30pm
Mohawk College
The emerging digital economy provides great opportunities for health care innovation. AppsForHealth is an interactive event that provides an opportunity for professionals to discuss current trends and for students to showcase their skills to future employees.
The growing fields of mHealth (use of mobile devices for health purposes) and eHealth (healthcare practice supported by electronic processes and communication) are creating new opportunities for healthcare service innovation and career growth.
Find out more here!

In the Community 

Women Entrepreneurship - Quick Pitch Competition
Monday, May 27, 2013
11:30am-1:00pm
McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Dr.
Women Entrepreneurship have created a series of 4 events directed towards the Women Entrepreneur. These events are meant to inspire, educate, and empower the women in our community, allowing them to escape the constraints of past ideologies, and to embrace the confidence given by successful key women in the Hamilton and local region. This event is free and a light lunch will be provided. Find out more and register here!

CoderCamp11
Organized by Software Hamilton
Thursday, May 16, 2013
6:30pm-9pm
The Pheasant Plucker, 20 Augusta Street, Hamilton
CoderCamp is an unconference for local software developers to learn techniques and technologies from one another in a casual setting. Register here 

February 2013

In the Community

Lunch 'n Learn
Hosted by Innovation Factory
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
11:30am - 1:00pm
Free
Please join iF on Tuesday February 26, 2013 for an informative and free lunch and networking opportunity presented by KPMG, as Andrew McDowall (KPMG) discusses SR&ED Support and New Policy Documents – Using Them to Your Best Advantage. KPMG experts will review the current state of SR&ED within Canada. In particular, they will address what the CRA will want to see in your claims going forward, as well as discuss the impact of other sources of funding (FedDev IBI, IRAP, etc.) on your SR&ED claims.  With consolidated SR&ED policy documents released in December and a rebalancing of R&D support from direct to indirect, now is the time to reaffirm your understanding of Canada’s largest source of R&D support. Register here!

Women Entrepreneurship
Monday, February 25, 2013
11:30am-1:00pm
McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Dr.
Featuring Donna Marie Antoniadis, Co-Founder and CEO of ShesConnected Multimedia Corp., a community management consulting firm with offices in Toronto and Boston, that connects brands with digital women. ShesConnected Multimedia also owns and operates ShesConnected.com, the first social and professional networking site for women. In 2010, Donna Marie was named one of th Top 20 Best Branded Women on Twitter by Forbes Magazine. This event is free and a light lunch will be provided. Find out more and register here!

CoderCamp8
Organized by Software Hamilton
Thursday, February 21, 2013
6:30pm-9pm
The Pheasant Plucker, 20 Augusta Street, Hamilton
CoderCamp is an unconference for local software developers to learn techniques and technologies from one another in a casual setting. Register here

 

January 2013

iDeaWORKS Orientation
Monday, January 7, 2013
10am - 11am
Fennell Campus, Room H102
New and returning iDeaWORKS co-op students are invited to attend this session! Meet iDeaWORKS staff and find out about current projects, initiatives and processes. For further information, please contact laura.graham1@mohawkcollege.ca

In the Community

DemoCampHamilton10
Organized by Software Hamilton
Monday, January 28, 2013
The Arnie @ Mohawk College
DemoCamp is an event format that includes a keynote speaker, software demos followed by Q&A, and general socializing with the good company in attendance. Keynote Speaker: Janna Cameron- Usability / Accessibility Specialist @ Desire2Learn. A champion for accessible design in technology, Janna Cameron’s work has been focused on extending the reach of technology to a portion of the population has been inadvertently sidelined. By working closely with developers, designers and engineers to develop a fuller understanding of how people with disabilities use the web, Janna has parlayed a passion for user research into a career that has helped remove barriers to education. She brings a sense of humor and optimism to her work, encouraging others to join her in making the web accessible to all. Register and find out more here!

Women Entrepreneurship
Monday, January 28, 2013
11:30am-1:00pm
McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Drive, Hamilton
Featuring Kathy McKeil
Director, Corporate Communication, McKeil Marine Limited
President, Beauty Never Sleeps, Inc.
First in a series of four events directed towards women entrepreneurs. These events are meant to inspire, educate and empower the women in our community. The event is FREE and a light lunch will be provided.
Register and find out more here!

Innovation Factory Lunch & Learn
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
11:30am - 1pm
McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Rd. South, Hamilton
Please join iF for an informative and free lunch and networking opportunity presented by KPMG, as Steven Leach (Ridout & Maybee LLP) discusses "Software and Business Method Patents: Fact or Fiction?"
Factory 5: Each iF Lunch 'n Learn features Factory FiVE: a 5-minute presentation by an iF client to show you what our innovators are up to! This month's Factory FiVE features PlayLab.
Click here to register and find out more!

Startup Kids Documentary
Hosted by Innovation Factory
Thursday, January 17, 2013
6pm - 9pm
Mohawk College Main Auditorium
The Startup Kids is a documentary about young web entrepreneurs in the U.S. and Europe. It contains interviews with the founders of Vimeo, Soundcloud, Kiip, InDinero, Dropbox, Foodspotting and many others who talk about how they started their company and their lives as an entrepreneur.
iF will be hosting a screening of this documentary on Thursday January 17 @ Mohawk College in the main auditorium. Come on out and get a behind the scenes look at what it takes; the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur.
Register here today to save your spot: thestartupkidshamilton.eventbrite.ca/#

CoderCamp
Organized by Software Hamilton
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
6:30pm-9:00pm
The Winking Judge - 25 Augusta Street, HamiltonCoderCamp is for local software developers to learn techniques and technologies from one another in a casual setting. We meet to talk about coding, to learn from each other, and get better at what we do in the process. We have a projector and screen setup for people to give talks. You don't have to give a talk to attend, but we welcome you to come, talk and share what you know as well. Featured talk by David Elton on Video Game Design.
Click here to register and find out more!

Introduction to Javascript Workshop
Organized by Software Hamilton
Saturday, January 12, 1013
Time: 1pm - 4pm Cost: $10
Volunteer Hamilton
267 King Street East, Hamilton
Is computer programming a scary mystery to you? That's OK!
Attend this JavaScript workshop for curious beginners!
JavaScript is the programming language that makes modern websites work, whether it's Facebook or the last online shopping cart you used. Javascript is beginner friendly, but learning JavaScript will also teach you the core ideas that are part of all computer programming. JavaScript is also nice because you don't have to install anything in order to learn, you can write it in any text editor and it runs in your web browser! Register Here

November 2012

Library of the Future - What is Your Vision?
Friday, November 9, 2012. 2 - 4pm.
Mohawk College, Fennell Campus, H-Wing
Cummings Library/Collaboratory
Register here
Keynote Presentation: "The Crisis in Academic Libraries and Why This is Such a Good Thing" by Michael Ridley, Librarian and former CIO & Chief Librarian at the University of Guelph (currently on sabbatical).
Join the Mohawk College Library for an afternoon of conversation with community partners, library staff and academic colleagues as they share their ideas and vision for creating dynamic libraries of the future.

Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Blair McKeil is back!
Tues. November 6th and Thurs. November 29th, 2012 - 9:30-11:30am
Mohawk College, Fennell Campus, The Agency (i205)
For student entrepreneurs - discuss your ideas with someone who knows! Blair can provide you with pragmatic advice on your business strategies and pitches.
Contact ideaworks@mohawkcollege.ca to make an appointment.

 Lunch & Learn with Snakehead Games
Monday, November 5, 2012
12-1pm, Room H102
Mohawk College, Fennell Campus
RSVP to ideaworks@mohawkcollege.ca
All students welcome!
Join us for a presentation by Hamilton's Snakehead Games and find out what it's like to work in the gaming industry - where the growth is, what the trends are. Snakehead Games provides free, highly social, casual browser-based games, including Star Pirates and Spybattle 2165, which are set at different points in a gripping cyberpunk dystopia. Snakehead games are built by gamers who love community - everyone at SHG is highly involved in the communities, playing, listening and joining conversations about the games. Look here for job opportunties.


In the Community

DemoCampHamilton9
Organized by Software Hamilton
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 from 6:30-9:00pm
McMaster University, Twelve Eighty Student Pub
Get tickets for this free event
This event includes a keynote speaker, several software demos and socializing with good company. Keynote presentation by Carol Leaman, CEO & President of Axonify Inc. Axonify combines principles of behavioral science with the best qualities of gamified and social software to result in a new approach to e-learning and employee awareness.

Innovation Night
Organized by Innovation Factory
Wednesday, November 14, 2012. 7 - 9pm.
McMaster Innovation Park Atrium
Hamilton's key event for innovators and entrepreneurs to develop their ideas, practice and perfect their pitch, and present their ideas to their peers and the local innovation community. Open to the public; attendees will have the chance to observe up to 15 one-minute presentations, meet the innovators, network and enjoy light refreshments

2012 Entrepreneurship Week
Hosted by HalTech (Halton Regional Innovation Centre)
November 12 - 14, 2012
Burlington Convention Centre
Register here (Tickets $50/day or $120/3 days).
For FREE STUDENT TICKETS, contact ideaworks@mohawkcollege.ca
An interactive series of workshops, panel discussions and presentations from experts in Halton designed to put you on the right track for success. Keynote addresses include motivational speaker Sunjay Nath, media personality and advisor Ralph Benmurgui and Ian Porstmouth, Publisher and Editor of Profit Magazine. 

Function Keys Conference of New Technology & Digital Culture
Organized by Centre3 for Print and Media Arts
November 1 - 4, 2012
121 Hughson Street North, Hamilton
Tickets $5/Lecture
A four-day conference that explores comtemporary ideas and issues in new technologies and digital culture. Includes presentations, demos and workshops for artists, hackers, computer programmers. 

Entrepreneurship 101 Webcasts
Every Wednesday, 6-7pm
November 7: "Product Development" - Learn how to turn your idea into a successful product by following the “V-model” of concept development. Learn how to differentiate between the steps of product development, including research, design, implementation, testing, verification, validation, operations and maintenance.
November 14: "Meet the Entreprenuers - Life Sciences & Health Care".  Hear successful entrepreneurs discuss the challenges and opportunities faced in launching their organizations.
November 21: "IP Management" - Learn how to identify and manage your intellectual property in a strategic way and examine how it fits in with your overall business model.
November 28: "Business Model Canvas". This lecture focuses on clearly defining your business model, including how you’re going to make money with your product or service. Case studies are used to test concepts against a specific business.
Entrepreneurship 101 is MaRS’ flagship free weekly lecture series featuring enlightening lectures on key topics related to starting a successful business, aimed at social innovators, technology and life sciences researchers and trainees.Entrepreneurship 101 lectures cover a diverse range of introductory business topics including funding your business, marketing, recruiting, intellectual property and more. The program is available via live webcasts that take place on Wednesdays from 6-7pm.  

October

In the Community

Entrepreneurship 101 Webcasts
Wednesday, October 31, 6-7pm
"Value Propostition" - This lecture focuses on the process of creating a crisp and concise value proposition for your start-up. Learn how to answer the essential question, "What is the value you bring to your customers?" without describing the details of your technology.
Entrepreneurship 101 is MaRS’ flagship free weekly lecture series featuring enlightening lectures on key topics related to starting a successful business, aimed at social innovators, technology and life sciences researchers and trainees.Entrepreneurship 101 lectures cover a diverse range of introductory business topics including funding your business, marketing, recruiting, intellectual property and more. The program is available via live webcasts that take place on Wednesdays from 6-7pm.

Computer Animation Studios of Ontario (CASO) First Annual Hallowe'en Bash
Thursday, October 25th, 2012 @8pm
82 Peter St, Toronto. Tickets $25.
Students welcome.

LiON'S LAIR 
Presented by Innovation Factory and Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, October 4th, 2012
5-6:30pm Cocktail hour; 6:30-9:00pm Dinner, Presentations, Awards
Carmen's Banquet Centre 1520 Stonechurch Road East, Hamilton
Dress: Cocktail Attire
Experience the thrill of start-up investment as aspiring Hamilton innovators face a panel of local business experts to solicit up to $100,000 in resources to get their companies off the ground. Join Master of Ceremonies Connie Smith as Innovation Factory and the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce present and unforgettable evening in the LiON's LAIR! Students interested in attending - please contact ideaworks@mohawkcollege.ca 

September

iDeaWORKS Welcome Lunch
Friday, September 6th, 12-1pm
Room H102
Welcome lunch for iDeaWORKS students, staff and faculty! A great chance to meet one another ... and enjoy some sandwiches.

iDeaWORKS Student Orientation
Tuesday, September 4th, 5:30pm-9pm
Room H102
Welcome students! Join us for a presentation on iDeaWORKS projects, activities and admin. requirements.

In the Community

DemoCampHamilton8 
Hosted by Software Hamilton
Monday, September 24, 6:30pm-9:00pm
The Arnie Pub @ Mohawk College, Fennell Campus
DemoCamp is an event featuring a keynote speaker, about 5 software demos (includes demo and Q&A) and socializing with the good company in attendance. Students welcome! Keynote: Mabel’s Labels is a wonderful Hamilton success story, over the last 10 years the company has grown from 4 founders operating out of a basement to 40+ employees in a 14,000 sqaure foot location. Speaker and topic details will be posted soon.
The event is free and students are welcome! Get tickets here. 

CoderCamp4 
Hosted by Software Hamilton
Thursday, September 6th, 6:30pm-9:00pm
Acclamation (downstairs lounge), 191 James St. North
CoderCamp is for local software developers to learn techniques and technologies from one another in a casual setting. It takes place for a couple hours during the evening on the first Thursday of the month. There is a projector and screen setup for people to give talks. You don't have to give a talk to attend, but we welcome you to come, talk and share what you know as well.

July

In the Community

Innovation Night SHOWDOWN & BBQ
Hosted by the Innovation Factory
Wednesday, July 25, 2012. 5-9pm
Register here for an evening of good grub, sweet treats and incredible innovators! Students Welcome! The event will be held outside in the New Courtyard@MIP.

June

Learning Snacks @ iDeaWORKS
Friday, June 22 and 29. 12:30-1:30pm
Fennell Campus, Rm H102
Enjoy lunch while iDeaWORKS co-op students give short talks on the topics that interest them most. Please RSVP to ideaworks@mohawkcollege.ca, and be sure to let us know if you would like to present. 

In the Community

DemoCampHamilton7
Presented by Software Hamilton
Tuesday, June 19th. 6:30pm-9:00pm.
The Art Gallery of Hamilton
President of FluidMedia Justin Hogeterp will be our keynote speaker and will talk about growing a technology company in Hamilton, drawing from the 14-year experience of FluidMedia. And don't miss iDeaWORKS student Jerad Godreault as he demos SmartMed, which recently took first place at the national eHealth conference.  The event will be held in the beautiful Joey and Toby Tanebaum Pavillion in The Art Gallery of Hamilton.
http://democamphamilton7.eventbrite.com

Learning Snacks @ iDeaWORKS
Thursday, June 14, 2012. 12:30-1:30pm
Fennell Campus, Rm H102
Enjoy lunch while iDeaWORKS co-op students give short talks on the topics that interest them most. Please RSVP to ideaworks@mohawkcollege.ca, and be sure to let us know if you would like to present.

iDeaWORKS' Partner Pitch
Tuesday, June 5, 2012. 9am - 12pm
Fennell Campus, Rm G111 (MSA Boardroom)
Startups and small businesses interested in collaborating with iDeaWORKS pitch their potential projects to Mohawk staff and faculty. Let us know if you are a faculty or staff member who would like to attend at ideaworks@mohawkcollege.ca

May

In the Community:
Factory Floor, a new iF initiative, opens May 1, 2012!
Located at the Don Pether Business Incubation Centre
Factory Floor is iF's new co-creation centre! This collaborative space is based on a clubhouse model where iF clients can reserve "hot desks" daily, weekly, or just occassionally. Start-up entrepreneurs and business professionals alike are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to work, share and innovate together! 
Join iF on Wednesday afternoons throughout May (1-3pm) to check out the space and chat with the Factory Floor coordinator.
Visit Innovation Factory for more information. 

In the Community:
Marketing with a Bit of Legal
Presented by CoBALT CONNECTS
Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6pm-8pm
Cost: $15 pre-register,$20 at the door
"Sounds like an odd mix, but we can't think of a better way to learn about intellectual property, copyright and trademarks than to bring in some superstar marketers and have them share their wisdom. Then we'll mix it up with a witty and experienced lawyer who can shed a little light on the legal side of things. It's like a buy 1 get 1 free info party!" Find out more!

In the Community:
Lunch n' Learn: Juan Lopez from Pipeline Studios discusses "Building a Globally-Competitive Business in Hamilton"
Presented by KPMG in partnership with Innovation Factory
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 from 11:45am to 1:15pm
McMaster Innovation Park -  175 Longwood Rd. South
RSVP Here

AppsforHealth 2012
May 10-11th at Mohawk College
AppsforHealth is becoming Ontario's premier recruiting and networking event for the mhealth and ehealth industry. This interactive two-day event provides an opportunity for professionals and students to discuss current trends in the industry while learning more about new emerging technologies. The student challenge begins on the second day of the event. Prior to the event, students choose a challenge posted by a healthcare or non-profit orgranization , join a team and find a solution. Students present their solutions at AppsforHealth 2012 for the chance to win prizes.
This event is FREE for students - register now!

April

In the Community
Women Entrepreneurship Quick Pitch Competition
Monday, April 30, 11:30am - 1pm
McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Road South, Hamilton
This event features four woman-powered startups. They'll have 5 minutes to present their business to a panel of judges in the Quick Pitch Competition to win $2,500 worth of prizes! Presenters include Deborah Tompkins & Ellen Irving of Lunch-Bags.ca, Lisa Scott of Sound Sports Imaging, Nicole Sherman & Josie Rudderham of Cake and Loaf Bakery, and Amanda De Freitas of Mimi and Ezzie Eco Lux Pet Apparel. 

In the Community
Startup Weekend Hamilton2
Presented by Innovation Factory, HalTech and nGen
April 27-28 at Mohawk College
Startup Weekend is an intense 54 hour event which focuses on building a web or mobile application which could form the basis of a credible business over the course of a weekend. The weekend brings together people with different skillsets - primarily software developers, graphics designers and business people - to build applications and develop a commercial case around them.
Mohawk students can participate in Startup Weekend for free by contacting ideaworks@mohawkcollege.ca or 905-575-1212 x4738. 

Apps for Health 2012 Pre-event Mixer
Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 7pm-9:30pm
The Arnie, Fennell Campus
Here's your chance to get ready for AppsforHealth 2012, which takes place May 10-11 at Mohawk College. Find out more about the event, meet the AppsforHealth challenge sponsors, network with industry professionals and start forming teams with other students. Don't forget to enjoy some pizza!