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FITC Toronto 2011 - The Design & Technology Festival

FITC Toronto 2011 - The Design & Technology Festival

May 2-4, 2011 Toronto, ON Canada

http://www.fitc.ca/events/about/?event=116

http://fitctoronto2011.eventbrite.com/

At a Glance
Now in its 10th year, FITC Toronto is one of the largest and longest running events of its kind in the world. With some of the most unique and engaging presenters from around the globe, FITC Toronto is a three day blitz of presentations, demonstrations, and panel discussions, sandwiched between our legendary FITC parties and abundant networking opportunities. Topped off with the FITC Award Show, it's three days and nights that will leave you inspired, energized and awed.

+ Three full days and nights of events, plus one day of optional pre-festival workshops
+ Over 70 presentations and panels covering the Creative, Technical, and Business aspects of Flash and digital media
+ Over 1200 attendees from around the globe
+ Over 80 internationally renowned design and technology presenters
+ Includes the annual FITC Awards Show
+ Includes FITC evening events
+ Includes the 'FITC Get a Job' mixer, a free-to-attend job fair for the Interactive industry

FITC Toronto 2010 Highlight Reel from FITC on Vimeo.

Speakers of Note
- Kyle Cooper - Founder of Prologue, Director of 150+ film title sequences including Se7en, Dawn of the Dead, Iron Man I / II, Spider Man, and The Incredible Hulk
- Robert Hodgin - Creative Director at Bloom Studio and Co-founder of The Barbarian Group
- GMUNK - Design Lead for Graphic Design & Animation for TRON Legacy
- Theo Watson - Co-founder of openFrameworks and member of Graffiti Research Lab. Works include Eyewriter, Laser Tag and Laser Graffiti system.
- Greg Hermanovic - Co-founder of Derivative and Side Effects Software (makers of Houdini,) recipient of two Academy Awards
- Rob Bateman - Co-founder of Away3D
- Andre Michelle - The man behind Audiotools.com
- Chris Allen - President and CEO of Infrared5, and inventor of Brass Monkey
- Ben Radatz - Co-founder of MK12, the Kansas City based design and filmmaking collective who's work includes Quantum of Solace, Stranger than Fiction, Beatles Rock Band, and Greenday Rock Band.
- Plus over 60 more. See the entire epic list here.

New to FITC events?
FITC has held 20 events over the last 9 years, through 10 cities and five countries, and over 15,000 attendees. From Flash to motion design, to design and creative inspiration, to other technologies like Flex, Air and processing, FITC events stand as unique and exciting events that educate, challenge, and inspire. We began as a Flash Festival, and kept Flash at the core, however we have also continued to add more and more diverse presentations over the years, ever expanding the programming of our events.

What's it all about anyway? Why should I go?
It starts with the presentations. Three solidly packed days of presentations, both technical and creative. Presenters from around the world have been hand-picked for their skill and talent, and all are eager to share and meet you. Most times, you will have five different presentations to choose from. It's also about the networking. Being able to meet and talk to people who share your passion for this industry. Meet them at the presentations, in the exhibitor hall, or at one of the evening parties. Did we mention the parties? We don't mean to toot our own horn, but FITC parties are legendary. Not that you should come just for the parties, but you could, if you really wanted to. We wouldn't tell anyone.

Who goes to an FITC event?
Flash Designers, Flash Developers, Motion Graphic Artists, Digital Artists and anyone in or having an interest in Flash and digital media. From our technical presentations for the beginner, the intermediate, and the super advanced, to the inspirational creative sessions, there is always something to choose from.

FITC Background
FITC Toronto was launched in 2002 as a way to build and grow a strong community within the Canadian Interactive industry. Held at the Design Exchange in downtown Toronto, this inaugural event drew attendees from across Canada and the USA, and was a SOLD OUT success.

Considered the flagship event of all FITC events, FITC Toronto has grown into an international celebration of the world's top interactive and new media talent. The last FITC Toronto, held at the Hilton Hotel in April 2010, was attended by over 1,200 designers and developers, representing over 27 different countries.

In addition to Toronto, FITC has presented events in Amsterdam, Chicago, Hollywood, New York, San Francisco, Tokyo, Seoul and Winnipeg. FITC produced events continue to grow in attendance and reputation, making FITC one of the top companies producing events for the design and technology community.