Fifth TechWeek starts tomorrow
TechWeek is set to celebrate its fifth anniversary when the 2011 event launches tomorrow.The event, which runs until Saturday October 15, aims to promote and showcase technology in Bermuda that is used by everyone, everywhere at any time.Business Development and Tourism Minister Patrice Minors said: “TechWeek is an exciting and important event for all ages in Bermuda. We use technology in some way every day. I encourage everyone to participate in the 2011 Tech Week activities. Come out and celebrate TechWeek’s fifth anniversary.”This year’s public/private venture includes the Department of E-Commerce, the Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative of Bermuda, the business technology division of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, AAC Saatchi & Saatchi, W&W Solutions, North Rock Communications, the Complete Office, Butterfield, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Gosling’s, Quo Vadis, the National Office for Seniors and the Physically Challenged and the Bermuda Small Business Development Corporation.TechWeek will kick-off with the Techshowcase an event organised by the business technology division of the Chamber where the public can experience the latest in innovation, products and services, as well as workshops tomorrow and Friday at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. Exhibitors will include BHB, Butterfield, CellOne, Digicel, Ignition, Logic, RedLaser, AAC Saatchi and Saatchi, Bermuda CableVision, Caliper, EasyPark, Gateway Systems, Games and Flix, Greenhouse Bermuda, Macworcs, North Rock, Communications, Precise Systems Integration, QuickFix and Smith Technologies.On Monday October 10, the 2011 Aptitude Blackberry Application Development Contest winners will be recognised at a reception sponsored by CellOne, Research in Motion and the Ministry of Business Development and Tourism.