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Social media, technology and business events in May

May is the fist month of Summer (and boy are we overdue a Summer) and there seems to be a bit happening, here are some of the events coming up that I am aware of:

Green open coffee

This is similar in concept to open coffee with a green twist, the reason for the location is Cloughjordan is building an Eco-Village. There will be a tour of the Eco-Village on the day as well the consumption of fairtrade and organic coffee and tea.

When? Saturday 1st of May from 10:30 to

Where? Sheelagh na Gig, on the main Street, County Tipperary.

How much? Free to attend

For more details see - http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/2010/04/02/green-open-coffee-in-cloughjordan/

MetaMeets 2010

Europe’s premier 3D internet and virtual worlds conference, featuring enterprise, community and education tracks.

When? 6th-9th of May

Where? Dublin Institute of Technology, Aungier Street, Dublin 2

How much? €180

For more details see - http://www.metameets2010.com/

Bizcamp Limerick

is making a return on the 8th of May, again it is on in the Kemmy business School in the University of Limerick. Bizcamp Limerick is for businesses and Entrepreneurs of all shapes and sizes. It is about sharing stories of success and failure, and learning from these experiences.

When? Saturday 8th of May

Where? Kemmy business School, in the University of Limerick

How much? Free to attend

For more details see - http://www.bizcamp.ie/category/bizcamp-limerick/register-limerick/

Startup Weekend

is a 54 hour startup event that provides the networking, resources, and incentives for individuals and teams to go from idea to launch. Get connected with local developers, innovators and entrepreneurs. Build Community. Start Companies. No Talk. All Action

When? 7th - 9th of May

Where? NDRC, Dublin

How much? €75 and places are limited

For more details see - http://dublin.startupweekend.org/

3D camp

is making a return for the 3rd year.It has moved from its home in the University of Limerick to the Institute of Technology Tallaght.

3Dcamp is a themed Barcamp which will focus on:

  • 3D modelling (Blender, Sketchup),
  • mapping mashups, GPS,
  • Location based Services (LBSs),
  • haptics and augmented toys (eg. Wiimote hacks),
  • augmented reality,
  • virtual worlds (Second Life, the Metaverse),
  • mirror worlds (Google Earth and Virtual Earth),
  • interactive art installations
  • …and all things 3D.

When? Saturday 29th of May

Where? Institute of Technology Tallaght

How much? Free to attend

For more details see - http://3dcamp.barcamp.ie/

Is there any more I have missed that I could add here?

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