PANMA News

Jan 26th event: Adobe and HTML5- The next generation of tools

January 18th, 2012

In the past few months, there has been a number of new tools and new services from Adobe for HTML5. Some of these tools, like PhoneGap Build and jQuery contributions are aimed at developers and some, such as Edge, are more focused on designers. Adobe Evangelist Terry Ryan will give an overview and demos of these and other tools.

This event is free! Pizza will be served!

Register: http://panma.eventbrite.com

Location: University of PA, Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut Street, Room G-55
Time: Doors open at 5:30pm. Talk will run 6:00-7:30pm. Q&A until 8pm.
Date: Thursday, January 26, 2012

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October 20: #WhyWeLovePhilly – The Awesome Philly Tech Scene

October 14th, 2011

PANMA continues our Fall event calendar with a blast as we present #WhyWeLovePhilly: The Awesome Philly Tech Scene!

Just want to register? Here you are: http://panma.eventbrite.com/

Philadelphia has an amazing, diverse and ever-active tech-creative community. Web designers, graphic artists, developers, videographers, content strategists, people in marketing, social media and game development all find a home here. There’s so much going on, it’s easy to miss things you’d like to know about, and here’s your chance to find out what is happening and how to join in and be part of the community!

On Thursday, October 20, PANMA presents a fast paced update on the far reaches of the Philly tech scene. Come hear some of the most active participants in our community talk about the many activities, groups, opportunities and social events going on!

We have two additional speakers!

- Sean Blanda of TechnicallyPhilly
- Kelani Nichole of BarCamp Philly
- Alex Hillman of IndyHall
- Jessica Ivins of PhillyCHI
- Michaelangelo Ilagan of Geekadelphia
- Yasmine Mustafa of Girl Develop It Philly
- Nate Gasser of PhillyPHP and PANMA
- Doug Stewart of the Philly WordPress Meetup
- Howard Tyson of Zivtech
- Mat Schaffer of Philly.rb
- Chris Morrell of PANMA

Date: Thursday, October 20
Time: Doors open at 5:30pm. Event runs 6-7:30pm. Q&A until 8pm.
Location: Jon M. Huntsman Hall at the Wharton School, 3730 Walnut Street, Room 250
Register now: http://panma.eventbrite.com/

Pizza will be served! And this event is free! (But you must register as space is limited.)

Thank you to Wharton Technology for providing us the space and pizza.

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Demystifying Games & ARG’s for Learning 6/30

June 7th, 2011

Whether you are new to games or want to discover how they can be used for learning you won’t want to miss the PANMA session to get the latest information. This session is for anyone in education, corporate or looking for new innovative ways to get your audience to participate and learn. We’re lucky to have Koreen Olbrish from Tandem Learning to share her knowledge and experience with you. Tandem Learning has been at the forefront of immersive learning strategies and applying game dynamics to educational projects. Koreen will share the latest trends in serious game design, including 3D immersive games and alternate reality games (ARGs), and how these design techniques can increase engagement and facilitate learning. For those new to serious games, Koreen will provide an overview of why games are great for learning, when games should be considered, and the basics of different types of serious game design. Case studies of corporate learning implementations of games will also be reviewed.

Q & A Panel

We’ll close the evening with a Q&A panel where you can ask your questions.

You’ll learn about:

- Current trends in applying game dynamics to learning

- How serious games can engage learners differently

- Alternate reality games and their advantage in immersive learning design

Date: Thursday, June 30, 2011

Time: Doors open: 5:30pm / Event Starts at: 6:00 – 8:00pm

Location: Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut Street, Room G-55, Phila, PA 19104 | Directions: http://bit.ly/7trnIP

Cost: FREE

Pizza & light refreshments will be provided. A special Thank you to our Sponsor Wharton Technology for providing the space and pizza.

Register at http://panma.eventbrite.com

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Mobile Madness : Developing for iOS & Android on 5/26

May 9th, 2011

You don’t want to miss our next event on mobile development. Join us as we dive into the latest tools and technologies to develop games and apps for the iOS and Android platforms. You’ll learn about the latest mobile development technologies, GameSalad, Corona and HTML5 based frameworks.

Joe Kaufman, Fire Maple Games, will present Developing Games for the iOS and Android markets. A demonstration of GameSalad and Corona for creating games for iOS and Android platforms. Joe will share his experience in designing and building games, what works, how to market and a sneak peak at his latest game in development. http://www.firemaplegames.com/

Robert Hall, Feasible Impossibilities, will present A look at the new Adobe CS 5.5: Using Flash for iOS and Android Development, how does it work, what’s involved and a look at the new features in 5.5. Providing interactive software development for kiosk, web, mobile platforms. Rob is a Adobe Community Professional, Adobe Solution Partner, and Manager of the Philadelphia Flash Platform Adobe User Group – http://www.pfpaug.org/ http://www.impossibilities.com/

You’ll learn about:

- An update of the current mobile landscape, iOS, Android 2.x, 3.0, Blackberry, Windows 7

- Three of the hottest technologies in Mobile Development: GameSalad, Corona and Flash CS 5.5

- Which development environment may work best for you and your projects

- Play with a iPad 2 and Xoom

- What upcoming technologies to focus on the next 6 months

Date: Thursday, May 26, 2011

Time: Doors open: 5:30pm / Event Starts at: 6:00 – 8:00pm

Location: Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut Street, Room G-55, Phila, PA 19104 | Directions: http://bit.ly/7trnIP

Cost: FREE

Pizza & light refreshments will be provided. A special Thank you to our Sponsor Wharton Technology for providing the space and pizza.

Register at http://panma.eventbrite.com

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PANMA/Philly Tech 2010 Holiday Party on Thursday, December 9th

November 27th, 2010

We’d like to show our appreciation for your continued support and attendance at our events by throwing a big blow out holiday party. This time we’ve invited Social Media Club – Philadelphia and several other local tech/creative groups to join us in the fun! So whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year, come on out and help us celebrate!

Keep in mind, this party is not merely for social networking — it’s also a great opportunity to network professionally in a social environment.

Click here to RSVP for this FREE event!

BECOME A PARTY SPONSOR TODAY!

The best parties are the ones where everyone pitches in, and in the spirit of the season, we’re looking for a few good organizations and individuals to put the finishing touches on a fantastic evening!

All levels of sponsorship receive acknowledgment in the event’s promotional materials, not to mention one heck of a shout-out at the party.

Event Sponsor ($300 or more)
Your generous contribution will keep the party going strong.

Beverage Sponsor ($150)
It’s hard to mingle and chat when one’s throat’s dry — so how about buying drinks for our partygoers?

Food Sponsor (up to $75)
Keep our party attendees munching on the Khyber’s delectable takes on Southern cuisine.

Ready to heed the call of sponsorship? Contact Marilyn Moran (phillymarketing -at- gmail -dot- com) or Reed Gustow (mercury2 -at- verizon -dot- net).

SAVE THE DATE:
Thursday, December 9th
6pm-9pm
Khyber Pass Pub
http://www.khyberpasspub.com/
56 S. Second Street
Philadelphia, PA

More details TBA very soon!
Event Details + Registration

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Technology Connectors Seeking Technology Professional Volunteers

November 18th, 2010

This message is on behalf of Tracey Sisko of the Arts & Business Council of Philadelphia.

Technology Connectors™, a program within the Arts & Business Council of Philadelphia (an affiliate of the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce), is the only comprehensive technology assistance program dedicated to the needs of Greater Philadelphia’s arts and cultural community.

Since 2001, the Technology Connectors has partnered with more than 50 technology businesses and professionals, bringing a wealth of expertise to meet a critical need in the arts.

Technology Connectors is looking for volunteers to work on their 2011 technology planning projects. The projects will run from January to June 2011 and time commitment varies from 5-10 hours per month to an as needed basis.

If you’re interested in volunteering or simply want to know more about Technology Connectors, click here for more information: http://www.artsandbusinessphila.org/tc/volunteer.asp

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Delivering Video on the Web | Spotlight on HTML5 & Flash on 11/30

November 12th, 2010

Delivering Video on the Web
HTML 5 and Flash – What makes sense today!

Join us for our last PANMA educational event for 2010. We are going to dive deep into world of Video on the Web and provide you with what you need to know to get started or enhance your video delivery.

Introduction to Digital Compression for Video & Audio
During this presentation we’ll discuss video compression, the best formats, how to compress your content for optimal playback, delivery and how to prepare you clients for viewing content. You’ve heard about the HTML 5 video war, we’ll share the latest and what we would recommend for delivery today. We’ll also discuss the information that you need to know about using mobile devices including iOS, Android and 3rd party devices. We’ll discuss and demonstrate free, shareware and full blown applications for optimizing your content for the best playback on the web and mobile devices. By the end of this presentation you’ll understand the software tools to prepare your content for delivery today and into the future. We’ll also look closer at free audio editing tools and how to get the best compression for your audio content as well as record your phone interviews for use in podcasts or presentations.

Delivering Your Video Content

We’ll look at the next generation of web apps that you can use today to package, edit or create your content for online delivery. We’ll event look at new models for pricing and charging a fee for your online video content.

What you’ll learn:

- HTML 5 Video Codecs and what works today

- Introduction to Compression formats and optimal settings for audio and video

- What tools can I use for free and what should I pay for?

- The latest web tools that help me deliver, review and track content

- Using SmartPhones for Video and Audio Recording and Instantly Uploading to for access to the world

- Understanding the latest formats, cameras and techniques for capturing, editing and compressing content

Details
Date: Tuesday, Nov 30, 2010
Time: Doors Open: 5:30pm Event Runs: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: FREE

Prizes:

We’ll also have some stocking stuffers including gift certificates and iPods to raffle off at the event.

Food:

Pizza & light refreshments will be provided by PANMA (rather, hopefully by one of our sponsors!).

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Learning Event: eCommerce Demystified with Magento – CANCELED

October 20th, 2010

eCommerce Demystified with Magento

WE WILL BE RESCHEDULING THIS EVENT.

Are you thinking about adding eCommerce to your web site or are you a designer/developer who has clients who are looking for a solution? You won’t want to miss the next PANMA educational event where you’ll learn about the hottest ecommerce platform that is designed for growth.

You’ll learn:

Robert Brodie from SUMO Heavy Industries will present the technical and design aspects of Magento. He’ll also demo several site examples and explain how Magento enhanced the site.

Julian Barkat from MJM Commerce will present on how Magento can integrate with your marketing efforts and teams.

Pizza & light refreshments will be provided by PANMA.

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Learning Event: Getting to Know Drupal on 9/28

September 15th, 2010

Getting to know Drupal
“Come for the Code, Stay for the Community” is the newly adopted tagline for the Drupal project. At this session we’ll give you an introduction to both the code that is driving the extremely fast adoption of Drupal, as well as the community that makes, builds and supports this truly Free and Open Source Software project (meaning: unlike projects like WordPress, Alfresco, or MySQL, no company owns Drupal).

What we’ll cover:
Some of the main reasons that organizations and companies are adopting Drupal, including the module and theme systems, robust content creation and organization features, tight integration with most popular APIs, its user & role system, content permissions, flexible workflow, etc.

- What’s new in Drupal 7, including the Database Abstraction Layer that has opened the door for running Drupal on Oracle, MS SQL Server, Casandra, etc, to improved core media handling, the move from ‘nodes’ to ‘entities’, fields in core, and more.

- Acquia’s Drupal Gardens, a hosted ‘Software as a Service’ version of Drupal 7, meant to compete with WordPress.com and other hosted website options.

- The Drupal community. Drupal owes much of its growth to the early adoption of the platform by community/political organizers, and these same people use their online organizing skills to enable the Drupal community to scale faster and better than most other Open Source projects. We’ll look at where the community works/communicates, how it operates, and what makes it tick (hint: talk is silver, code/work is gold).

Alex Urevick-Ackelsberg is a Partner and Business Lead at Zivtech, LLC. Zivtech is an Open Source Web Development Shop located in Philadelphia, PA that specializes in building powerful and scalable Web Applications and Enterprise Content Management Systems

Drupal in the Real World
Following a look at the technology and community behind Drupal, we’ll share what it’s like to build a site with the platform today. We’ll look at how to plan a Drupal-based site, how to document the information architecture requirements, how to choose the right modules for the job, and how to solve common site-building challenges without hacking.

We’ll leave you with an amusing tour of 5 things you *can* do with Drupal, but *shouldn’t.* *Ever*.

Nathan Gasser is founder and president of Rock River Star, an internet consulting and development company focussed on implementing open source web and social media solutions for non-profit, higher education, and corporate clients.

Pizza & light refreshments will be provided by PANMA. Doors open at 5:30pm, event runs 6:00 – 8:00pm. The cost is free.

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Learning Event: WordPress Demystified on 6/29

June 8th, 2010

Are you looking for a easy way to build and launch new sites for clients and have them manage the content? Join us for the next PANMA educational event where we’ll have 3 new speakers discussing the WordPress platform and demonstrate how you can take advantage of it today for building your next generation site, whether for your own team or for your customers. We’ll also demonstrate and discuss the new 3.0 features that will launch soon.

What you’ll learn about:

Introduction to WordPress and Why to Use it for Your Next Site
David Hitt of Splat Productions

A Look at the new features in WordPress 3.0
Lew Goettner of Wharton

Case Study: TechnicallyPhilly.com
Technically Philly is a news site that covers tech, venture capital and startups in Philadelphia. Sean Blanda is one of the three co-founders of Technically Philly, lives in Fishtown and can beat you in poker.

Case Study: The Temple Fox MIS
David Schuff of Temple University
The Temple Fox MIS site applies WordPress MU and BudyPress to create an educational community in which close to a thousand members teach/take courses (as blogs), create personal e-portfolios (replacing student resumes), learn about and engage with each other (through BuddyPress), and aggregate their knowledge (through aggregated RSS feeds, e.g, of faculty research).

Details
Date: Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Time: Doors: 5:30pm / Event Starts at: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Jon M. Huntsman Hall, Room 240 on 2nd Floor, 3730 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Pizza & light refreshments will be provided by PANMA.

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