Technique set to provide unique platform for NW developers

Web developers in the North West are set to benefit from an innovative new event.

‘Technique’ is a residential training camp - a weekend retreat set to bring developers of all codes together with visionaries from the global development community.

Based around hands-on technical workshops from internationally renowned developers, participants will get expert technical training, explore emerging technologies and develop new, efficient approaches to working. The program will also include keynote presentations, one-to-one code surgeries and a ‘hack party’.

Confirmed trainers include Peter-Paul Koch (Quirksmode), Luis Lavena (Area 17), Dan Zambonini (Box UK) and Seb Lee-Delisle (Plug-In Media / Papervision3D), with more to be announced over the coming weeks.

The programme is being delivered by Northwest Vision and Media, which works on behalf of the creative and digital industries in the region, with content delivery by creative economy consultancy The White Room.

The retreat will take place in January 2010, in the Midland Hotel in Morecambe - a 1930’s Art-Deco hotel, refurbished to incorporate the latest digital and wireless technologies.

Enda Carey, Head of Games and Digital at Northwest Vision and Media said: “Technique presents a shift in focus - while other events focus on thinking and talking, Technique is all about action. It will be intensive, practical and hands-on. As well as a unique chance to receive expert technical advice from internationally renowned trainers, participants will also have the chance to swap skills, experiences and approaches with developers from across the North West. All-in-all, a developers dream retreat.

Places are limited, so interested developers and employers are encouraged to apply early.

For further information about Technique, go online to: web: www.techniqueretreat.com twitter: @TechniqueNW