The SAT launches the Fourth season of Interface[s] Montréal on December 2nd 2008

Montréal, November 13 2008 - The Society for Arts and Technology [SAT] is pleased to announce the beginning of the fourth season of Interface[s] Montréal Digital Meets Business, with a conference about VERY HIGH BROADBAND: A new pipeline for the economy? to be held at the SAT on December 2nd from 5:30 to 8:30 pm.

The first three editions of Interface[s] Montréal were exceptional for their economic and artistic benefits as well as their media exposure. They also enabled the creation of links between the various industrial and cultural sectors, while contributing to the growth of strategic alliances and business partnerships. Through informal exchanges, more than 1000 participants from various sectors of activity came to realize that the research initiatives of one may provide enhancements to a solution developed by the other.

2nd december 2008 – Very High Broadband (Fibre optics) – A new pipeline for the economy?

The Internet access subscriptions now available have been conceived on a mass-media basis, assuming that customers use this service rather as consumers than for creative purposes – large access for download, very little upload.
To change this situation, Telecom companies must move towards fibre optic broadband connection.
While Asia, Europe and the USA have already begun the process of using this technology to benefit the economy, the absence of a similar program in Canada will endanger its economic, cultural and environmental growth.
What exactly is very high speed optics? Why is it so important? What is the global picture in figures? Why don’t we talk about it? What can Quebec do about this situation?

Expert speakers :

Réal Gauthier – Consultant, Concept et Forme

Bill St Arnaud – Chief Research Officer, CANARIE inc.

Robert Proulx - Vice president Telecommunication, XITTEL

Roland Auger* - Cégep de Gaspé Director
Live from Gaspé thanks to Téléprésence

Overview of the 2008 Programme

2nd december 2008 – Very High Broadband (Fibre optics) – A new pipeline for the economy?

27th january 2009 – New Scenography – The outbreak of venues and conventions

17th February 2009 – 3D animation & digital video – Cinema, Video Games and yet Science & Business

10th March 2009 – Mobile Interfaces – Wii .... then what else?

31st March 2009 – Immersive & sensory Cinema – Are the concepts of frame and shots in jeopardy?

Interface[s] Montréal proposes a series of meetings geared towards the exploration of the latest trends in digital and creative technologies, while casting a watchful eye on the use of the same digital interfaces across diversified fields of activity. The objective of Interface[s] Montréal events is to identify and mobilize horizontal links, stimulate cross-sector collaboration and accelerate local innovation cycles in order to improve their international scope. For attendees, Interface[s] Montréal represents an exceptional opportunity to further their networking initiatives, business development and professional development, as well as improve the visibility of their products and services.

With financial support from the Ministère du Développement Économique, de l'Innovation et des Exportations (MDEIE), this season includes 5 demo-conferences hosted by 20 expert speakers. This event will be held at the outstanding facilities of the Society for Arts and Technology [SAT], an environment designed to generate contacts and stimulate discussion.

The success of the past editions serves to confirm that collaboration between producers from the various sectors is not only necessary but essential to the development of Montréal’s expertise network.

Demo-Conferences environment

This year, Interface[s] Montréal will be presenting a series of exceptional gatherings highlighted by the quality of invited experts and the interactive and dynamic nature of the events. Each event is divided into three phases (presentations, debate or exchanges, networking buffet) designed to optimize cross-sector synergies.

The demo-conferences will be filmed in their entirety, and a week later, made available via the video archives section of the Interface[s] Montréal Website. To date, our catalogue contains more than 40 hours of videos, all accessible at www.interfacesmontreal.org.

To buy your tickets or for more informations about Interface[s] Montréal, please visit www.interfacesmontreal.org or call (514) 844.2033 – ext. 208.

For interviews with our expert speakers please contact Antonine Salina, Communication Coordonator for Interface[s] Montréal at the Society for Arts and Technology [SAT] : 514-844-2033 ext 208.

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Information or media :
Antonine Salina
Interface[s] Montréal Coordinator
514-844-2033 ext. 208
s.antonine@sat.qc.ca