• Wednesday 13 August 2008
  4:30pm - 8:00pm

What?

With the huge success in the last two years, GGG is back for 2008. Unlimited Potential presents the techfest that is Gadgets, Games & Geeks. Be prepared to join all the keen people from the Wellington region in an unforgettable August evening.

It all started with the inaugural event in 2006, and the repeat success in 2007 where we promised to stimulate the Geek, wow the Gadgeteer, and stagger the Gamer. In 2008 speakers and exhibitors will introduce you to new technology homegrown in our own Silicon Welly. Exhibitors will showcase leading edge gaming technology, connectivity, multimedia, software and technologies for todays' digital world. Tech that can enhance your everyday life.

This is an opportunity to network with the people who create, develop, and deliver the innovation which keeps Wellington in the entrepreneurial spotlight. You get to listen to and get networked with some awesome speakers and exhibitors who are passionate about their gadgets, games and geek status.

Best of all - it's at No Cost (free) to attendees and we'll keep you refreshed ready to network and be inspired.

Who?

Wellington Geeks, Gadgeteers and Gamers are turning out in force - here are a few of the rumoured attendees, exhibitors and speakers

• AltSpace - Wellington Co-working space (Stephen Heath)
• Bookhabit - a novel way to reach and read (Clare Tanner)
• Brenda Wallace - Free/Open Source Superhero from coffee.geek.nz / Catalyst IT (speaking)
• CafeNet - the smart way to stay connected on the go. GGG attendees will get FREE WIRELESS TOKENS!!
• Epic Beer - the best beer in New Zealand. Come drink some at GGG
• Filibuster Films - video production - filming GGG
• Havana Coffee - Barrister made coffee right on site
• R2 - audio and video services
• Voeveo.com - Independant mobile phone content: Own Your Phone (speaking)
• MagnumMac - Apple gear.  (speaking)
• Mukuna - the mobile gig guide, soon in Wellington
• One Laptop Per Child - OLPC demo laptops
• Snapper - smart, fast, payment in a snap.
• Tentacle Media - Interactive outdoor networks (speaking)
• Tone Magazine - Parkside Publishing
• Vision Ltd - Zero-Gee workstation, an innovative breakthrough in seating design (speaking)
• Xero - accounting innovation on iPhones (speaking)
• 920 - Be an IT Rockstar and get a 920 agent.

Speakers

Brenda Wallace - Catalyst

"Gadget hacking: how to void your warranty with open source"

Wellington’s own Girl Geek supremo and open source advocate extraordinaire, the irrepressible Brenda co-founded the monthly developer picnic known as SuperHappyDevHouse. Describing herself as a “mobile technology wrangler”, Brenda develops open source code for mobile applications at Catalyst I.T.

Jeff Mitchell - Voeveo
Jeff is CTO and company founder at Voeveo an online marketplace for developers of mobile content. Jeff has a developer background in a wide range of media from television to web-based social networks to mobile applications. He will be discussing what the future holds for developers of mobile games and applications now that new channels are emerging outside of those traditionally dominated by the telcos.

Brock Abernathy – Xero
A local success story, Xero is the world’s easiest online accounting system for small businesses. Brock is Xero’s online designer and will be sharing the story of how Xero is progressing with their iPhone interface project.

Jef Kay – Mukuna
Mukuna is a web-based gig guide currently based in Auckland. Promoters and performers enter their gig details and the site provides text alerts to members. Jef is the business development manager at Mukuna.

Jeremy Wilson – Tentacle
Tentacle provide highly innovative solutions for outdoor digital advertising campaigns. Incorporating digital billboards and SMS campaigns. Based in Grow Wellington’s Creative HQ incubator, Jeremy will reflect on the rapid evolution of the industry.

Tom Rynaarts – Vision Ltd
Vision Limited developed the ZeroGee workstation a novel reclining chair based on NASA design research. The product is about to go into full production and Petone based Vision are embarking on a global sales initiative. 

> Richard Stallman at GGG

A pioneer in ICT circles, Richard controversially started a movement based around sharing source code back in the 1970s when programming was still in its infancy. Coined Free Software, Richard’s actions led to the ability for programmers to share software, allowing them to fix bugs and improve software to fit their needs –  and do it legally.  This is a rare opportunity to come and hear the Godfather of free software present, so don’t miss out.

To ensure a space at the Stallman seminar, please RSVP separately 

When? 

Wednesday 13th August 2008

Level 2 Council Chambers, Wellington Town Hall, 111 Wakefield Street, Wellington

Things will kick off from 4.30pm (following Richard Stallman's talk) with exhibitions and pre-networking, followed by speakers and 6x6 bullet-style presentations, then refreshments, stall browsing, and giveaways! 

• 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm – Refreshments and networking for attendees of Richard Stallman event.
• 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm – Special Guest - Richard Stallman seminar – Council Chambers Venue (FULLY BOOKED) 
• 4.30 pm – GGG exhibition space opens. 
• 5.00 pm – RMS seminar over.
• 5.00 pm – 5.30 pm – RMS seminar attendees, mingling and checking out exhibits. Welcome drink and nibbles to GGG attendees, RMS attendees exit.
• 5.30 pm – 6.30pm – Guest speaker short presentations - Industry thought leadership
• 6.30 pm – Complimentary drinks and Hell pizza plus more networking and exhibits
• 7.00 pm – Big screen gaming, mobile mike, exhibitor vignettes, giveaways and fun.
• 9.00 pm – Doors close.

If you go to nothing else this year – come and check out Gadgets, Games and Geeks ‘08.  Places are limited to register now to avoid disappointment. As always, it’s free – but remember: no name tag, no beer!

Exhibitors and Sponsors:

We have a couple of places left for exhibitors and sponsors, so if you are interested dont hesitate: email paul@up.org.nz

Wellington is a hive of innovation, and while we have our finger on the pulse, we might not know of you - so if you've been tinkering with some tech, or want to demo a gadget, or show off your Grid computing enabled gaming setup - we want to see you exhibiting.

If you've got a product to sell, then bring a few for people to check out. If you've heard of something you'd like us to drag to the event, then let us know!

In the past we've a had a good mix of big brands, and local people. We love to see innovation and integration, and nothing beats a live demo.

All we ask from exhibitors is to cover costs (free for UP Members). We'll provide power and free wifi connectivity, along with a table - and leave the rest up to you.

Download a copy of our Gadgets, Games and Geeks 2008 Event Prospectus with further information for Exhibitors, Sponsors and Speakers for GGG '08

Unlimited Potential will be seeking event sponsors - so If you'd like to put some cash on the bar, buy naming rights, help with airfares for international speakers, or just have your name on the lips of every attendee - then get in touch!