Hi there folks. Those of you who know me well will know that my intentions for TechLudd have always been that it should eventually come under the auspices of a larger organisation so that continuation of these types of events would not be solely down to me as I think people enjoy the events and I believe that networking in this space is way too important for events to rely on one individual (however handsome and entertaining he might be… ok kidding!!)

To that end I am delighted to announce, as I am now working with the Digital Media Forum as a project manager to develop an All Island Digital Media Network, that this meetup will find a new home there as part of a wider range of events organised for that network.

These events will be starting very soon and along with other tools to help connect Digital Media companies of various disciplines throughout the island. I will be announcing more details on the Digital Media Island blog over the next few days so please keep an eye there for details.

Running events like this wouldn’t be possible without great companies willing to sponsor them. Thanks a million guys especially to those who helped out at short notice…

dev.mobi

“dev.mobi (http://dev.mobi) is the world’s leading independent mobile development community, brought to you by Dublin’s very own dotMobi”

Digital Media Forum

“The Digital Media Forum is an enterprise network that develops and administers enterprise resources for companies in the digital media industry.  Our goal, over the next two years, is to develop the network of companies in the Digital Media area.”

Sun Startup Essentials

“The Sun Startup Essentials program is specifically designed to help startups get their business off the ground FAST—at the LOWEST COST possible.”

Tidal Wave Media

“Tidal Wave media is a crowdsourced magazine publishing company. It uses Social Networking technology to allow users in specific interest areas to build and realize a magazine for them and there community” Coming soon at http://tidalwaveweb.com/

So here it is folks TechCrunch is coming and we’re delighted to partner with them to get a gang together to welcome them. Mike Butcher of TechCrunch UK & Ireland will be there to talk to companies and probably some familiar and unfamiliar faces as well.
For anyone who doesn’t know TechCrunch has 850,000 sbscribers, over 3million unique visitors a month and is No.1 on Techmeme as a source of news and No.2 on Technorati.
What:
TechLudd events are completely free thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, and open to anyone who wants to attend. There may even be cash behind the bar on the night! Come along and meet new people, and make new contacts and have some fun too.

When & Where:

From 7:30PM at 4 Dame Lane • Dublin

Dress code, for people who care about such things, is whatever you like.

RSVP:

This event is absolutely free as always so please go register so you can let us know you are coming and we can ensure we know who you are. We’ve changed up the signup method and we’re going to try out Amiando. I think it’s a great service and I think you’ll like it too. Thanks, and we’ll see you there!

The OpenDemo will return for those who want feedback on cool stuff they’re doing right now only 8 spaces but if a lot of people are interested we might expand it. Go register to demo now slots allocated on a first come first served basis.

Sponsors

Sponsors get to support a great event but also will get promotion with links and logos via a posts on TechCrunch and TechLudd. We’re looking for sponsors right now so please drop me a line at anton [at] techludd [dot] com. for details.

Hi there folks as I said before a pause is on the normal TechLudd routine.

So we’re keeping it low-fi in May and having a together in the very stylish Morrison Hotel to coincide with the Microsoft Mix Essentials event. Details below…

What:

TechLudd events are completely free thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, and open to anyone who wants to attend. There may even be cash behind the bar on the night! Come along and meet new people, and make new contacts.

When & Where:

From 7PM at The Morrison Hotel • Ormond Quay • Dublin 1 • 01 887 2400

We’ll be in the bar to the left of the entrance from the Quay.

RSVP:

This event is absolutely free as always, but please register to let us know you are coming so we can ensure we know who you are. Thanks, and we’ll see you there!

Hi there folks. Sorry for having been away for a while I’ve been crazy busy.

Bad news

The normal TechLudd activities will be suspended temporarily for May and June. No disasters or anything I’m just getting Married on June 13th. (The bad news is that the normal run of events is disturbed, not that I’m getting married, smartypants..)
Good News

Don’t worry though I wouldn’t leave you hanging. Instead I’m doing a few one off “mashup events” with some other international brands.

MixLudd | 23rd May

First one on May 23rd for the Microsoft Mix Essentials Event. “MixLudd” will be on after the event at a nearby location to be confirmed. Watch here for the details in the next 24 hours.

CrunchLudd | 26th June

The second is a “TechCrunch and TechLudd mashup” event that will be run in conjunction with one of the largest technology blogs around. TechCrunch will be known to all of you and TechCrunch UK & Ireland editor Mike Butcher will be on hand to meet and mix and write about Irish startups and people in the Web 2.0 and Mobile Space. Possibly a few other interesting folks going to pop in as well. Stay tuned for more details. Mike has announced it on the TechCrunch UK & Ireland blog already. Scooped on an event I’m helping to organise. D’oh!

TechLudd Galway | July

Normal Techluddiness will resume in Galway in July. Hope to see you there…

So that tells you what to expect over the next while from TechLudd. See you all soon and keep an eye out as we’re redesigning this site shortly.

TechLudd is returning to the city that gave it life but we’re having the March event at the start of April to give you a bit of a break.

This also coincides with the Irish Microsoft Technology Conference so check it out and pop along if you’re going.

After the hectic Easter rush we’re hoping to kick off the year again with some networking, some great people and hopefully some cool technology.

What:

TechLudd events are completely free thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, and open to anyone who wants to attend. There may even be cash behind the bar on the night! Come along and meet new people, and make new contacts.

If there are additional features you’d like to see at this event, please head for the blog.

When & Where:

From 7:30PM at The Odessa Club • 13 Dame Court • Dublin 2 • 01-6703080

The Club is located above the Odessa Restaurant. Dress code, for people who care about such things, is casual.

RSVP:

This event is absolutely free as always, but please register to let us know you are coming so we can ensure we know who you are. Thanks, and we’ll see you there!

The OpenDemo style was very successfull in Limerick and so we’ll repeat it for those who want to get feedback on cool stuff they’re doing right now.

Registration for 8 OpenDemo slots is now available. Go to the Demo Registration page to signup. Slots are assigned on a first come first served basis so early signup is essential.

Following on from the success of the inaugural Dublin event, attended by 100+ fabulous people, we’re pleased to announce the second TechLudd event is on Thursday, 21st February in Limerick.

What:

TechLudd events are completely free thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, and open to anyone who wants to attend. There may even be cash behind the bar on the night! Come along and meet some of the upstarts from Paddy’s Valley again, meet new people, and make new contacts.

If there are additional features you’d like to see at this event, please head for the blog.

When & Where:

21 February • From 7 PM • The George Hotel, O’Connell Street, Limerick.

Entrance is from Shannon Street. There is free on street parking after 6 and free overnight parking for those staying at the hotel on the night. The hotel is also offering a discounted room rate for those staying at the hotel. Use “TechLudd” as a reference

RSVP:

This event is absolutely free as always, but please register to let us know you are coming so we can ensure we know who you are. Thanks, and we’ll see you there!

As per your suggestions registration for 8 OpenDemo slots is now available. Go to the Demo Registration page to signup. Slots are assigned on a first come first served basis so early signup is essential.

TechLudd’s got a new blog, because we’re just so hip that way. Please drop by, and also note that if you want the TechLudd Blog in your RSS reader, it has it’s own feed.

The first TechLudd event is on Thursday, 24 January in Dublin and will take place at the extremely fabulous Odessa Club.

What:

TechLudd events are completely free, and open to anyone who wants to attend. There may even be cash behind the bar on the night! Come along and meet some of the upstarts from Paddy’s Valley and talk to them about their recent adventures and experiences in Silicon Valley. There is also an open demo area and WiFi so you can show off your wares if you want.

When & Where:

From 7 PM at The Odessa Club • 13 Dame Court • Dublin 2 • 01-6703080

The Club is located above the Odessa Restaurant. Dress code, for people who care about such things, is casual.

RSVP:

This event is absolutely free, but please register to let us know you are coming. Thanks, and we’ll see you there!

TechLudd is a total non-event, for starters.

Which means what, exactly?

Total: It embraces whatever you want it to be, no matter who you are.

Non-Event: Like an un-conference. But for events.

For Starters: For entrepreneurs or passionate people starting things in technology, in sport, in business or wherever your start-up interest lies. We’re getting people together for starters and then seeing what comes of it at the next event.

If that’s not quite enough to get you to register, you can find out more about TechLudd.