Tech Events in Calgary in July - What Stampede?

There's more than the Stampede going on in July in Calgary. While it's true that the tech scene does slow here are some events to sate the appetite. 

Google Book Settlement Luncheon - July 14. A one hour luncheon put on by the Book Publishers Association of Alberta. John King, Senior Editor of University of Calgary Press and President of the BPAA, will present a session on the Google settlement and what courses of action to take as the deadline to register with Google approaches. Details on event here. The latest news on the Google Book settlement.  

Digital Painting Workshop - July 18. Digital Alberta is presenting a one-day workshop with Jaysin from DPI Studios. A quote from Jaysin's blog. 

I will be primarily focusing on Photoshop and how to use it as a digital painting tool. I’ll take students through the completion of a painting from preparing the line art to the finishing touches and all points in-between. I’ve been using Photoshop for 13 years, so I’ve got a tip or two to share that I have learnt along the way.

You can find all the details here. 

Casual Connect - July 21-23. Digital Alberta is accepting applications from game developers to attend Casual Connect - Gamers Conference. If you are interested email Rene Smid to receive an application. Applications are due by July 10. If you are chosen you receive $1,500.00 upon completion of the event and submission of all required activity reports and receipts. Last year Digital Alberta sent people from Games Cafe, Ph03nix New Media, Light Box Entertainmen tand Hire Line of Action.  

Quick Note - This program is still waiting on funding.