TORONTO ? Web designers, developers and entrepreneurs will be gathering in
Toronto this October for DesignFest 2005 ([url]http://www.designfest.ca/[/url]), a one-day
conference for people interested in the technical, creative and business sides
of Web design.

?We wanted to create an event that brought together all the different kinds of
people who work on the Web to share their insights and new ideas,? said Justin
Kozuch, Executive Director of DesignFest. ?This event brings together
designers, developers, educators and entrepreneurs under one roof.?

The conference offers a wide assortment of more than 25 sessions, with topics
such as:

? Using Flash to design games for cell phone users in Japan
? Employment tips and resources for Web designers
? Building an e-commerce Web site
? Starting your own Web design business

The goal of DesignFest 2005 is to hone the technical, creative and skills of
Toronto?s new media industry. ?This conference was born out of necessity,? said
Kozuch. ?We?re trying to establish a sense of community among all the talented
people working in new media in our city.?

About DesignFest

DesignFest is a one-day conference for Web professionals, new media students
and Web design enthusiasts to be held on Oct. 8, 2005. For more information or
to register for the conference, visit [url]http://www.designfest.ca/[/url]

For media enquiries, please contact:

Jonathan Sy
Media Relations
Tel: (416) 899-2636
e-mail: [email]jonathan@designfest.ca[/email]

Justin Kozuch
Executive Director
Tel: (416) 510-0062
e-mail: [email]justin@designfest.ca[/email]

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Justin Kozuch
Executive Director, DesignFest Technology Events