All you Sydney web folks, keen to catch up with peers in a relaxed setting? Well, Friday the 21st of September sees the first Geeks on the Grass. One of the reasons we started doing the conferences in the first place is that having started to meet fellow designers and developers, in person as opposed […]
For those coming to Web Directions, we’ve got some fun stuff planned. One of those is the use of various screens around the conference to show real time content from the audience (blog posts, photos and more) to see what others are saying, thinking and doing at Web Directions. Right now, two of these little […]
I must admit I’m old school when it comes to email – I like it plain and vanilla. I read it and write it vanilla stylee. I use *this* for emphasis. But, that’s my taste and choice (OK, so I have been using email, I kid you not, since 1985). Many others love their stylish […]
With a book on Javascript due out soon, Aaron Gustafson has been one of the quiet achievers of the web industry these last few years. A wonderful educator (his workshop with Andy Clarke at Web Directions North earlier this year was very well attended and received), Aaron has been speaking all over the place, and […]
I hope it’s reasonably well known that one of the principle foundations of Web Directions has always been standards, accessibility, and best practice in web design and development. For close to a decade, Maxine and I have evangelized standards, developed software all about developing standards based web sites, and provided all kinds of resources for […]
At Web Directions, we honestly like to think that we put together as good a conference as you’ll experience anywhere in the world. The best speakers, the most relevant content, and on top of that, an enjoyable event, which provides plenty of opportunity to meet and get to know your peers in our industry. One […]
Sadly, based on the feedback of many folks, who loved the idea, and wanted to get involved, but who weren’t sure that right now they’d be able to commit the time and effort required to really make a go of Hatch Day, we’ve decided to put it on hold for now. However, the really really […]
Our good friends at REMO are looking for a Flash developer to do some work for them. REMO is seeking a Flash designer to help out with REMOVISION. See attached logo and Item 5 from this week’s CustOMER email here: REMO General Store is a Sydney based online retailer with a global reputation for innovation […]
Thanks so much to everyone who got involved in helping design the Mikon set for Web Directions South. It was great that so many people participated, and intriguing to see how we choose to ideentify ourselves. Check them all out. The hard part of course was choosing just 35 to go on the official Mikon […]
Quick note to let anyone interested in exhibiting at this year’s expo, that we have only a small number of places left. The Expo is very reasonably priced and will have a guaranteed audience of well over 500 web industry professionals. If your products and services are focussed on the web industry, we genuinely believe […]
As Web Directions has grown from quite humble beginnings, to a conference that well over 500 people will attend this year, the challenges of continuing to improve the quality of the content, and the overall experience for all our attendees has become significant. This year, a number of sponsors have become involved in helping make […]
We are very excited and grateful to have Adobe Systems as a significant sponsor, and as sponsor for WebHatch, our day of hacking, collaboration, networking and fun on Saturday 29th September. Thanks to their wonderful support, that day is free, though make sure you register. Adobe revolutionizes how the world engages with ideas and information. […]
Previous attendees will notice that this year we’ve broadened the focus of Web Directions a little. In addition to the same number of sessions on web design and development we’ve always had, we now also have presentations we’ve put under the banner of "Management and Strategy". I’ve just slotted in the last of these now: […]
During the conference we’ve organised a reception to be held at the venue on the 27th, and of course there will also be a big party on the closing night, the 28th. But during that week lots of people will be in town from all over Australia so it’s a great time to organise your […]
Web Directions South is the must-attend event of the year for anyone serious about web development
Phil Whitehouse General Manager, DT Sydney
