Virtual Enterprise Conference - 22nd - 23rd February 2012

The Crisalis Enterprise Network is pleased to annonce the opportunity for Aberystwyth University students to take part in the FREE Virtual Enterprise Conference organised by Glyndwr University.

Back for 2012, Glyndŵr University’s Annual Virtual Enterprise Conference will host speakers with inspirational web business success stories.

The UK wide event, held from Wednesday 22nd – Thursday 23rd of Feb 2012, will focus on the opportunities available for students, businesses and entrepreneurs to develop products and services online

Day 1

Wednesday 22nd February 2012

09.30 - 16.15

(Not including travel time)

Held at Glyndwr University

Transport provided for Aberystwyth students.

Refreshments and Lunch provided

Registration for Aberystwyth University Students:

Send an email to  : crisalis@aber.ac.uk

Please provide your name, department and year of study

 

Places are limited

 

Day 2

Thursday 23rd February 2012

10.00 - 13.45

Conference continues remotely through 'Second Life' . 

This will be accessed remotely on a computer from Aberystwyth (futher information upon registration)

Further information:

Day One:

The first day of the conference will focus on the opportunities that the social web presents for students, entrepreneurs and academics to develop themselves and their careers.

On day one, hear from:

  • Jessica Radcliff CEO & Founder of GaBoom the UK’s first video game trading website.
  • Josh Liu founder of MinuteBox.com a portal which allows experts to charge micro sums for their advice.
  • Simon Grice serial internet entrepreneur and founder of Belocal a website connecting local people, services and events. 
  • Plus more speakers coming soon!

Day Two:

Day two of the conference will be held in Second Life, affording the opportunity to explore this amazing virtual world and what it can offer entrepreneurs. With a range of guest speakers from education and industry including John Lester, returning for his third year to discuss the changing nature of virtual worlds, Dr David Bozward serial entrepreneur and specialist in mobile communications and John Ulotti a web designer and local small business owner joining is for his first ever conference presentation this should be an interesting and informative event.

Website:   www.virtualent.co.uk

Twitter:     @virtualent