Conference - Linking data, linking people
National Digital Forum 2010 Conference
Linking data, linking people
Monday 18 – Tuesday 19 October 2010
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington
The 9th annual National Digital Forum conference will be held in Wellington Monday 18 – Tuesday 19 October 2010 at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
The National Digital Forum (NDF) is a coalition of museums, archives, art galleries, libraries and government departments with more than 150 member organisations committed to collectively building New Zealand’s culture and heritage online.
Linking data, linking people will raise discussion and explore opportunities for the creative and cultural sectors to link and make available digital content to the benefit of New Zealanders and the rest of the world.
The interactive format of the programme will encourage delegates to take part in open knowledge sharing, discussion and debate. The 2010 conference programme will include stimulating keynote speakers, discussion sessions, practical workshops and demonstrations.
Key Dates Mark these dates in your diary now!
7 May 2010 - Call for contributors opens
24 May 2010 - Early Bird registration opens
24 May 2010 - Sponsorship opens
14 June 2010 - Call for contributors closes
12 July 2010 - Conference programme available
3 September 2010 - Early bird registration closes
18 October 2010 - NDF 2010 conference opens
Call for Contributors / Presenters
Interested in presenting at NDF 2010?
We are looking for speakers to participate in expert forums on key topics around linking data and linking people. There is also an opportunity for you to share stories of your project with other attendees, describing what you have been up to, what you have achieved and share the lessons you have learned from successes as well as failures in demonstration sessions.
Proposals must be submitted by completing the online Submission Form
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHZoalNJVmxWRmY1Sm53bUZ2...
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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington
If you would like more information on any aspect of this conference,please contact:
Conference Organiser:
Paardekooper and Associates
Conference organisers of NDF 2010
P:+64 4 562 8259
F:+64 4 562 8269
E:ndf@paardekooper.co.nz
W:http://ndf.natlib.govt.nz/about/2010-conference.htm
Member Profile
National Digital Forum (NDF)The National Digital Forum (NDF) is a coalition of organisations across New Zealand Aotearoa with an interest in digital resources. These organisations include museums, archives, art galleries, libraries and government departments.
The NDF is identifying opportunities for organisations to collaborate, co-operate and share information with each other. The objective of the NDF is to facilitate a national approach to building collections of digital cultural heritage resources. A national cross-sectoral approach will help organisations to:
* avoid duplicating effort
* share information and develop expertise in the regions and nationally
* negotiate funding and apply for grants, by providing a strong national platform.Read more about the National Digital Forum’s activities on the National Digital Forum projects and events page.
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