For the next Session, we’re bringing together a great group of people to discuss the ever evolving world of UI development. We have retro game emulators written in HTML 5, Flash interpreters written in Javascript, new tools like Unity, Mobile platforms, Multi-touch, and more. The field has never been more compelling or more complex.

Thanks to geekSessions alumnus Jonathan Abrams, we’re... [read more]

For the next Session, we’re bringing together a great group of people to discuss the ever evolving world of UI development. We have retro game emulators written in HTML 5, Flash interpreters written in Javascript, new tools like Unity, Mobile platforms, Multi-touch, and more. The field has never been more compelling or more complex.

Thanks to geekSessions alumnus Jonathan Abrams, we’re teaming up with Founders Den to host the this event.

In addition to the great speakers and savvy crowd, around 50 Founders Den (Founders, Investors, and Advisors) people will be at the event!
Event Info:

What: geekSessions 2.0: The Art and Science of UI
When: Tuesday, February 22nd, 6:30pm-10:30pm

6:30pm – Registration, Networking, Free Beer, Snacks
7:30pm – Panel discussion and Q&A (bar closed)
9:00pm – More Free Beer, more networking

Where: Founders Den, Google Map: 665 3rd St, San Francisco
About the Speakers

Chris Smoak
Developer, Smokescreen

Chris made Apple iOS users cheer in 2010 when he released the open source “Smokescreen” beta. Smokescreen automatically converts Flash (SWF) to HTML5. Chris will give us the rundown on Smokescreen from a technical perspective and talk about his Flash to HTML5 magic!

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Martin Kool
Co-owner, Q42

HTML5 Stunt Coordinator at Q42. Founder of Quplo. Wrote Sarien.net. Digital inventor. Technologist. Geek. Retro gamer. Father of 3. Husband of 1.

Martin created Sarien.net which is an HTML5 based retro game emulator and multiplayer social experience. Sarien.net enables anyone with an HTML5 capable device to play classic Sierra games like Space Quest (awesome on iPad) and Leisure Suit Larry. It also enables users to play these games in a multiplayer mode and interact with others in the game world.

Additional Speakers TBA:

CALL FOR SPEAKERS!

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Date
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 from 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Location
Founders Den
665 3rd St
San Francisco, CA