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Print and Online Training Resource Tender-Wales

Sense of Place 2012. There is a tender opportunity for the development of a training resource package that will assist Community Tourism Ambassadors in Valleys Regional Park to provide fuller and better information about their areas by extending their knowledge base, and will enable them to promote them their local areas to visitors more effectively. For further information see Sell to Wales

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I Encuentro CulturTIC en Sevilla

CISNET estará presente en el I Encuentro CulturTIC el próximo 21 de marzo en la sede del Teatro Central de Sevilla, organizado por la Agencia Andaluza de Instituciones Culturales y la Asociación de Empresarios de Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicaciones de Andalucía, ETICOM. Durante el encuentro tendrá lugar una sesión de intercambios y de reuniones de trabajo entre empresarios de distinto sectores de la cultura y las nuevas tecnologías. Cada participante tendrá la oportunidad de presentar los productos y servicios de su empresa, cara a cara, sin intermediarios. Esta presentación de negocios supone una excelente oportunidad para intercambiar propuestas, desarrollar nuevas líneas de negocio en colaboración con otras empresas, conseguir nuevos clientes, buscar patrocinadores y conocer la situación del mercado. En la sede del Teatro Central cada una de las empresas podrá realizar una presentación breve que permita a los asistentes conocer de manera básica quienes son cada uno y a que se dedican. Es un formato de presentación creativa que permite dar a conocer de manera sencilla e informal productos y servicios en tres minutos. Seguidamente habrá un espacio para encuentros bilaterales con las empresas que se solicite. El horario previsto es de 16,30 a 21,00 horas. Más información en: http://ow.ly/9H2ej

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D-Carte: Award winner at Graphic design industry forum

The 6th of March 2012, the graphic design industry forum will be held in Paris. This annual event organized by “France Graphique” is aimed at printers, publishers, graphic designers and graphic industry’s institutional. The event will purpose 4 conferences about print&e-commerce, eco-design, print&new technologies and the future of printers & publishers. 3 workshops will be organized about innovation in graphic design industry. Finally, one of the most attended events of this day will be the award ceremony granting best companies of the year. For this occasion, we are proud to announce that one of the companies involved as direct beneficiary in CISNET project has been selected to receive an award!  The company called D-Carte is based at Douarnenez (Brittany – France). As industrial designer, the company imagines, creates and produces innovative solutions for high-tech communication. Their range of products “videopaper” merges traditional media (postcards, books, magazines or bookmarks) with electronic media (digital photo and video). More information on: www.d-carte.com

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Mining Heritage Unearthed Presentations

This time last month we were busy organising the final touches to Mining Heritage Unearthed; we have now had time to reflect on what a fantastic event it was.  The greatest contributory factor to the success of this event was the knowledge and diversity of both the speakers and all the delegates at the event, thank you to all who participated and attended. The event feedback we have received so far has been very positive and the event has led to some organisations signing up to CISNET to benefit from all of our other services. If you have not yet completed a feedback form or an CISNET application form, please click the above links and email a saved copy back to e.harrocks@tsd.ac.uk.

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Launch of the European Creative Industries Alliance

The launch will take place as part of the Innovation Festival (IF) Finale Conference, 26-28 February 2012 in Milan. The event will also include presentations of other EU initiatives in support of creative industries as well as exhibitions, music and fashion intermezzos of an innovative character. It will take place during Milan Fashion Week, one of the most prominent creative events in Europe. Attendance is free of charge and the program and registration facilities can be found here Source: European Cluster Observatory

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Priority sector report on Creative & Cultural Industries at the European Cluster Observatory – Europe Innova

"Europe’s creative and cultural industries are global leaders and competitive exporters in a wide range of fields. They are the heart of creating Europe’s culture and identity, and central to promoting Europe’s identity around the world. This report presents regionalised data and trends for the 6.4 million persons employed in these industries in 30 European countries. It is hoped that the indicators presented in this report can help stimulate debate and policy supportive of a group of activities and industries that off er a huge potential to contribute to the transformation of European society, responding to major social, demographical and environmental challenges and leading to a more sustainable and smarter economy within the EU 2020 Strategy." Text from Europe Innova website at http://www.europe-innova.eu Download the report: Priority Sector Report on Creative & Cultural Industries - European Cluster Observatory

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Speakers revealed for an unique networking opportunity in Wales

The full speakers list and event schedule for Mining Heritage Unearthed has been revealed today.  The action packed day lists more than 10 speakers from right across the creative and cultural spectrum. Please click here for a full event guide. The event is launched by a series of talks that will each uncover an aspect of Wales' mining heritage, including what heritage assets are available, new technology and community developments,  and reflections on how to support sustained community involvement. The event will then extend to current products available to deliver our heritage to a wider audience. This time speakers will herald from local SMEs and will include both mobile and static interpretation solutions. Based on the research carried out by CISNET one of the biggest barriers to developing new projects has been a lack of suitable funding and learning of new opportunities.  The afternoon session of Mining Heritage Unearthed turns this around and includes sessions from open and suitable funding sources plus information on two new projects set to commence this year! Mining Heritage Unearthed offers a lot to take on board, especially when so many of the confirmed attendees also have their own ideas to share.  To bring the event to a close a special innovation session will be held that will help all attending bring their ideas together. There are a still some spaces available for this free of charge event, and anyone interested in attending are urged to contact the Welsh CISNET project officer without delay at e.harrocks@tsd.ac.uk Please click here for a full event guide.

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Free social media training for Welsh SMEs

Find out how social media can help your business at a subsidized training session at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Lampeter on Thursday 2 February 2012. For more information click here or visit www.softwarealliancewales.com for a great range of fully subsidized software training courses.

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Olympic Opportunity

Opportunity to learn about how to win work relating to the Olympics 2012. Lloyds TSB in conjunction with the Supplier Development Service would like to invite you to our Olympic Business event on the 17th of January 2012 at Cardiff City Stadium. The event aims to give a realistic outline of how to win work relating to the 2012 Olympic Games, and legacy contracts beyond. Agenda 9:00 Welcome 9:05 Introduction 9:10 Supplier Development Service 9:30 Successful Supplier Case Studies 10:10 Compete for Website Overview 10:30 Comfort Break 11:00 Lloyds Bank 12:00 Informal Networking 12:15 Event Close There will be a question and answer session following each speaker. All places must be booked and places will be on a first come first served basis. For more information click here

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Merry Christmas!

Our best wishes of peace and happiness for all the people in any way involved in the CISNET project and in our European Creative & Cultural industries!

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Mining Heritage Unearthed: opportunities for creatives, technologists and research centres

Mining Heritage Unearthed: Exploring new opportunities for creatives, technologists and research centres On the 27 January 2012, CISNET Wales will present Mining Heritage Unearthed.  This fully subsidised event will bring together today’s mining heritage experts, technology developers and the creative minds of the Atlantic Area in a networking and innovation event to be held at the National Botanic Garden of Wales, Carmarthenshire. Mining Heritage Unearthed is for any creative or cultural SME, enterprise, research body or organisation in Wales and the Atlantic Area.  If you have a great idea, a product, new process or passion for a particular mining heritage site, then this event is for you. Mining Heritage Unearthed will examine Wales’ mining heritage in its widest sense with speakers covering topics such as wild uncharted sites, interpreted landmarks, community initiatives, experimental archaeology, right the way through to processing sites that are offering new opportunities for regeneration. The event will also include information on funding opportunities and presentations from Welsh SMEs already delivering services to the heritage industry, such as audio guides, mobile apps and interpretation projects.  The day will be rounded off by an innovation and ideas development session led by Dewi Lloyd. Mining Heritage Unearthed is fully subsidised by the ERDF, and is open to creative and cultural enterprises and organisations in Wales and the Atlantic Area.  Anyone interested in attending the event are encouraged to book a place early via e.harrocks@tsd.ac.uk.

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Updated Funding Opportunities for Creative and Cultural Industries

13 December 2011 We have updated the list of Funding Opportunities for Welsh Creative and Cultural Industries . Some of the schemes below are for Welsh or UK businesses only, others are Europe-wide. Please click here to view it in a separate document If you would like help with finding business or research partners for any of these schemes then contact CISNET Wales.

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Funding Opportunities for Andalusian Creative-Cultural Industries

We have updated the list of Funding Opportunities for Andalusian Creative and Cultural Industries Some of the schemes below are for Andalusian or Spanish businesses only, others are Europe-wide. You are able to find the list clicking above, in order to view it in a separate document. If you would like help applying for any of these schemes, or with finding business or research partners, then contact CISNET Andalucia

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Seville Comic and Illustration Conference

From 25 to November 27, 2011. XII Comic & Illustration Conference held at Casino of the Exposition in Seville. An opportunity for meetings between authors and professionals in this area, where to find stands with specialized products and a variety of recreational activities. In adittion, FNAC Seville organizes related acts to this forum, as masterclass by a professional illustrator (Irene Roga), book presentations and much more that we will not reveal!

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Secondhand and Antiquarian Book Fair

From November 18 to December 9, 2011. The Secondhand & Antiquarian Book Fair held in the centre of Seville since 1977, it is organized every year in Autumn where you are able to find hundreds of books coming from bookshops all over Spain. This cultural event will be providing an opportunity to purchase all of those books you have meant to read and there will also be lots of bargains!

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New Funding Opportunity for Welsh Books & Press Sector

Literature Wales (Llenyddiaeth Cymru) are offering support to any events concerned with the practice, promotion, appreciation or development of creative writing in Wales. Events that will be supported include those that develop the understanding of literature, including the novel, poetry, short stories, plays and literary criticism. Suuport offered: Up to 50% of the event costs may be funded, no limits have been put on the levels of funding as each case will be different. Deadlines: Rolling applications; although applications should be made at least four weeks before the event takes place (two weeks for school-based events) Eligibilty: Organisers and promoters of literature and creative writing and educational establishments for events in Wales. Contact: Literature Wales (Llenyddiaeth Cymru) Tel: 029 2047 2266 E-mail: post@literaturewales.org Website: http://www.literaturewales.org/home/

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“The Business Model Canvas”

November 17th, EUROCEI organizes an exclusive event for Cultural Industries about the Business Model Canvas, based on the book "Business Model Generation" written by Alex Osterwalder, Yves Pigneur and other 470 "Business Model Canvas" practitioners from 45 countries. We will discuss the importance of these new business models for the Creative-cultural Industry, having the possibility to find out what the Business Model Canvas is. In addition, you can sign up free for a workshop which will take place inNovember 23rd. That day, you will set up your own Business Model Canvas for your company, helped out by experts on business. Nov 18th UPDATE! (in spanish) Presentación "Los modelos de negocio y las empresas culturales" por José Antonio López de la O slidesha.re/uHvupz Presentación "La importancia de innovar en modelos de negocio para la industria cultural" por Antonio González slidesha.re/uLNR9I Presentación "El método del lienzo para empresas culturales" por Ángela Romero http://slidesha.re/w0fNUT

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CISNET project will participate at #SevillaSeMueve event next October 21st

sevillasemueve CISNET will participate in the #SevillaSeMueve event to be held on October 21st, an event designed and built to connect professionals and companies eager to innovate, learn and know latest advances in Internet Marketing and Communication and how new communication technologies can help their business. One of the four scheduled paths will be entirely devoted to Cultural & Creative Industries, and the companies enrolled in this project in Andalusia will attend the following activities: Workshop on 'Social Media as a new key to competitiveness for the Creative & Cultural Industries'. Open discussion forum on 'New Business Models applied to Cultural Industries'. Apart of training for involved companies, CISNET will be presented to the audience and brochures/bookmarks will be distributed among visitors to promote CISNET project. Find more information at http://www.sevillasemueve.es

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