KLDigest #1

Colin Charles

13 years ago

Here are some interesting upcoming events that I’d like to go to. You might like to as well.

Updated: (15/09/2011) – Added BFM enterprise breakaway as well as Google’s DevFest that I seemed to have missed initially.

When: Thursday, September 15 2011, 6-10pm
Where: Wings Musiccafe @ Times Walk KL (details)
Happening for the first time, I met the very enthusiastic organiser yesterday and I think he’s all about building the MeeGo community in Malaysia. He’s big on opensource and big on pushing MeeGo forward, so I think the meetup should be quite interesting. Sign up via the Facebook event page. And keep up-to-date with the MeeGo Malaysia Region page.
Cost: RM38 for the buffet

When: Thursday, September 22 2011, 9am-6pm
Where: Sime Darby Convention Centre
This is the first of its kind, an event I was supposed to speak at (or be on a panel), but couldn’t due to scheduling conflicts. Looks like a great line-up and its by the popular business radio station in KL. If you’re into startups and entrepreneurship, this is the place to be. Go!
Cost: RM149 (cheaper for groups or if you have an affiliate code)

When: Wednesday, September 28 2011, 7-10pm
Where: MindValley, Menara UOA Bangsar, KL (details)
Monthly gathering of all people into Web. Probably one of the most active communities of web-heads in Malaysia, the WebCamp KL group is also a must-join. Topics vary monthly, but there is always interesting learning plus great conversations. Food & drink afterwards for quite the few.
Cost: FREE, BYO cups for drinks

When: Thursday, September 29 2011, 9am-7pm
Where: TBA, somewhere in KL
Google is back with an amazing lineup. The Android Market is open in this region so there’s an appropriate talk, and HTML5 is all the rage so you’ll learn a tonne here. This isn’t only for developers — I think people into analytics will enjoy some sessions tremendously.
Cost: FREE, be sure to register first (while available)

When: Saturday, October 1 2011, 10am-4pm
Where: iTrain, Megan Avenue 1, Jln Tun Razak, KL (details)
This has happened before and its fun, highly technical, and all attendees are encouraged to share a topic. 20-25 minute sessions, it should be very interesting.
Cost: FREE

Nearby

When: Thursday, September 15 2011, 7.30pm
Where: Cable Car, Cuppage Plaza, Singapore (details)
I’ve been to Beercamp before in Bangkok and it is an amazing event. Its just about people, connections and chatting over a social environment (and beer). There’s a mailing list which you should join for future meetup notifications, plus discussion.
Cost: FREE, buy your own beverage