For the next five days, you'll have a chance to attend various events and activities such as Innovation Days, Meet The Media Guru talks, the All Our Digital Futures conference, the Halloween Spooktacular, and the opening and closing parties. Free events include the Gaming Incubator Launch Party, The Applied Arts Annual Winners Exhibit, the First Person Show, the Link Exhibit, TOJam Arcade, and the Yonge-Dundas Square Funday Sunday.
The first-ever TIFF Nexus Innovation Day is an all-day event on Friday October 28 at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. It will feature emerging technology talks and presentations, and they will present the results of the 2011 Gaming Peripherals Jam (where game developers and hardware hackers worked together) at an evening reception.
The 2011 Digifest continues until Sunday October 30 in Toronto.
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Digifest is Toronto’s international festival celebrating innovation and digital creativity. From October 26-30, we will be bringing together some of the world’s best and brightest to showcase next generation digital art & design. Established and emerging designers, technologists and artists will come together during Digifest for presentations, incredible demos, interactive exhibitions and parties.
Digifest showcases digital media creativity in Toronto, Ontario and the world, bringing together academic, industry and the public to experience the convergence of interactive & mobile media, gaming, art and design, architecture, simulation and more. Digifest will celebrate the latest achievements in visualization, simulation and interaction in many fields, inspiring and connecting all involved.
Wednesday, October 26
- During the day, an Applied Arts exhibition / educational fair for Toronto and Ontario high school students, featuring the best graphic design, illustration, advertising, game design & development, photography, and more at the Wychwood Barns.
- The first of two Innovation Days / Field Days at the Berkeley Church showcasing the results of industry/academic research partnerships and emerging talent showcases from Ontario innovators featuring the most innovative work in the province. The Field Days will focus on local creators, giving them a platform to present/exhibit their work to the public.
- At night, the grand opening party for the new School of Design facility at 333 King St E., home to George Brown College’s Game & Digital media programs and new industry incubator.
- An evening Meet The Media Guru lecture and networking event at the Berkeley Church.
Thursday, October 27
- A continuation of the Applied Arts exhibition / educational fair for students at the Wychwood Barns.
- The second Innovation Day / Field Day.
- At night, the 2011 Applied Arts Awards at the Evergreen Brickworks.
- An evening Meet The Media Guru lecture and networking event at the Berkeley Church featuring Tom Igoe from Arduino.
Friday, October 28
- An Innovation Day of special conferences presented by the TIFF Nexus program, featuring locative media and the design of new peripherals at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.
- At night, a special exhibition reception at the TIFF Bell Lightbox featuring newly created peripheral devices.
- An evening Meet The Media Guru lecture and networking event at the Berkeley Church.
- TOJam Arcade launch party at OCAD University.
Saturday, October 29
- TOJam Arcade showcasing outstanding talent from www.TOJam.ca at OCAD University.
- All Our Digital Futures – academic conference at OCAD University.
- At night, an epic Halloween Spooktacular.
Sunday, October 30
- First Person Show.
- Link: Art & Design Showcase – multiple installations of curated digital media exhibits and installations.
- Sunday Funday at Yonge-Dundas Square.
- Digifest Closing Gala at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, premiering work created for the Sony Ziris™ wall.
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