POSTPONED: NZCS Innovators Series: Don Christie (Christchurch)
10 September 2008: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Hotel So
165 Cashel Street
Christchurch CBD
Light lunch provided
NZCS in association with MED is proud to present:
"The Innovators of ICT" Series (September: Don Christie)
The Innovators of ICT is a new monthly series of events from August to December 2008 in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Hamilton, bringing some of the true innovators in the ICT sector to a city near you.
Free for NZCS members and inexpensive for non-members (see below).
Those presenting in this series have proven that real success is possible from New Zealand when we "think outside the square", and now they're challenging you to do the same. As well as outlining some of the secrets of "success through innovation", the Innovators will talk about some of the war stories from the diverse paths they've travelled and outline why New Zealand could be the international home of innovative ICT if only we, as a country, started to get serious about where we want to go and what we need to do to get there.
Some of the Innovators presenting created export markets, some redefined (or are redefining) how business or community functions in New Zealand, and, in fact, around the world. Some are leaders of Open Source and some are the country's greatest ICT corporate identities. One thing they all have in common, however, is a raw passion for both Innovation and ICT, and this is a series you really don't want to miss.
NOTE: The next Innovators event is in the week beginning 8th September - Apologies for the late notice!
Don Christie: Using Open Source to Build Innovative Solutions
Don Christie has an extremely interesting story of innovative success relevant to those in both the commercial and open source software spaces.
As a founder of what is now New Zealand's largest open source solutions provider, Don is one of the first people to build a truly viable and successful commercial model in New Zealand around open source software and has managed to build his company to almost 100 employees.
Don's company Catalyst IT, which was voted in NBR Magazine earlier this year as the most exciting company in New Zealand, provides significant solutions to companies such as Telecom, Fairfax, the TAB, plus a host of Government agencies. Catalyst also architected, designed and developed, host and maintain NZ Registry Service's core system, the Shared Registry System (SRS) which maintains the .nz domain space (ie handles all .nz internet addresses).
In this intriguing presentation, come and hear what inspired Don to take his passion for Open Source to the mainstream and the hurdles he has had to overcome along the way. Don will also discuss his keys to success in turning concepts into reality, an integral step on the path of innovation. The insight presented by Don will be of huge interest to others aspiring to be the best in their field through hard work and true innovation.
Don is also the organiser of the NZ Open Source Awards and president of the NZ Open Source Society.
Registration Details:
REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL. This event will sell out in most areas, hence registration is essential.
Members can register for free below. Others may register for this event via Credit Card online now by using the link below, or alternatively call 0800 252 255 with your Credit Card details.
NZCS Corporate Partners and approved organisations can opt to pay by invoice by calling 0800 252 255 or emailing attendee and business details through to registrations@nzcs.org.nz. Credit criteria and other conditions apply.
NOTE: As this event will likely sell out in some areas, if you register then don't turn up someone else will miss out. Hence, NZCS reserves the right to charge the full non-member price to anyone who registers but doesn't attend. If you register then find you are unable to attend, please contact NZCS as soon as possible so we can re-allocate your seat.
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Brought to you in partnership with the Ministry of Economic Development
The NZCS wishes to thank the Ministry of Economic Development (MED) for supporting us in bringing you this presentation. |
Price:
| Members | Free |
| Staff of Corporate Partners (limit 5) | Free |
| Students | $10.00 inc GST |
| Non-Members | $20.00 inc GST |
