International web associations

The Dutch Bloggies a the annual Dutch awards for weblogs in several categories. On the info page you can find more information.

The awards are chosen in two ways: by the public and by a jury. The nominees are announced already.

Location:
City Hall in The Hague, The Netherlands, March 20th 18:30

Event:
Dutch Bloggies a the annual awards.

Door policy/ admission fee:
Register, free

Contact:
info@dutchbloggies.nl

Website/blog:
http://www.dutchbloggies.nl/2007

The term web 2.0 has a lot of definitions. The core of the definitions however, is always the change of the Internet at this moment; From a collection of sites to a complete ICT platform with unlimited possibilities for the individual user and communities.

Location: Area 010 / WTC building Rotterdam 4th floor., 18.00

Website: http://www.i-portal.nl/evenementen

The foundation i-Portal puts itself to aim of being a real and virtual network by and for ICT-entrepreneurs in the region Rotterdam & Delft.

The network brings and keeps ICT- entrepreneurs together. Ensures information on subjects which concerns them and contribute to the promotion of Rotterdam as ICT- place of business for international companies or companies from outside the region.

Network location: WTC Rotterdam

Events: About once a month. Check the website for the next event.

Door policy/ admission fee: Annual 150 euro ex. VAT.

Contents, speakers, presentations, subjects: Current ICT subjects, Pitches by Members, various Speakers on the event subject, debate, workshops, mini masterclass.

Contact:

Mark Rooijens (president)
Email: mark@i-portal.nl
Tel: 010-7401080

Secretariat: jacq@i-portal.nl

Website/blog: http://www.i-portal.nl

The Pussycat Lounge is an informal monthly meeting for technology-driven freelancers and entrepreneurs, based in Amsterdam. The group started in 2006, and consists mostly of 20 core members. Members are focused on a variety of technologies, such as interaction design, social software and mobile platforms.

Network location: All meetings take place in Amsterdam, in various restaurants and cafe’s.

Events: Dates are set on every last meeting. Check the website for the next event.

Door policy: No cost, no commitment, just casual.

Contents, speakers, presentations, subjects: Mostly about technology and all assets of digital culture. No speakers, just good people and conversations.

Contact: info@pussycatlounge.nl

Website/blog: Website: http://pussycatlounge.nl, Blog: http://blog.pussycatlounge.nl

IPAN is a network for professionals working in the interactive industry or have interactive positions in traditional business.

IPAN is started in May 1998 and has more than 350 members. The aim of IPAN is further professionalizing the interactive media by networking in a pleasant manner. The association is lead by a governing board of volunteers. The Council of recommendation, with authoritative personsfrom interactive businesses, accompanies IPAN at its further increase.

Network location:
Amsterdam

Contact:

Boris Veldhuijzen van Zanten (President)
E: boris@ipan.nl

Michiel Pot (Communications)
E: michiel@ipan.nl

John Meulemans (Events)
E: john@ipan.nl

Events:
Every 1st Tuesday of the month. Varying themes ans guest speakers.

Website:

http://ipan.nl