H.I.C.K. Tech is a 1.5 day conference taking place in Owen Sound Ontario April 30-May 1, 2007 on beautiful Georgian Bay. It will focus on three main components: professional development for local IT professionals; demonstrating the benefits of being on-line to local businesses and organizations; and to showcase our local talent via a trade show and workshops/seminars. It is our hope this conference will help to match organizations with appropriate technologies and to appropriate, local technology firms.

The conference will progress from most to least technical. The afternoon before the conference, the space will be available to vendors to set up their booth. During this time vendors will be able to network with each other. Later in the afternoon a "wine and cheese" reception will be held for vendors, the keynote speaker and invited guests. The keynote address will be held the eve of the conference at the Roxy Theatre.

The morning session of the conference will focus on workshops for IT professionals. Panel discussions, and "best practices" showcases for entry level techs and tech-savvy business owners will be held during the afternoon and evening. In addition introductory workshops and seminars will be held for interested members of the public.

Please visit the new (and still developing) H.I.C.K. Tech Web site.