Technology calendar

Thursday

Technology convergence

The West Sound Technology Association will hold its seventh-annual summit on "Technology Convergence: The Integrated Lifestyle." 4-7:30 p.m., Silverdale Beach Hotel, Silverdale. Cost: $30-$40. Information: www.westsoundtechnology.org/summit2008.asp or 206-338-6554.

Friday

Venture breakfast

The October Venture Breakfast of the Northwest Entrepreneur Network will feature a discussion on "Getting Free Publicity." 7-9 a.m., Bellevue Harbor Club, 777 108th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. Cost: $25-$45. Information: www.nwen.org.

Oct. 14

Voting discussion

The Washington Technology Industry Association's Urban Leadership Series will present a session on "Will Your Vote Count? E-Voting and the 2008 Presidential Election." 7:30-9:30 a.m., World Trade Center, 2200 Alaskan Way, Fourth Floor, Suite 410, Seattle. Cost: $25-$50. Information: www.washingtontechnology.org.

Oct. 21

Entrepreneur seminar

The Northwest Entrepreneur Network will hold a sessions on "Essentials of IP Protection" featuring several legal experts. 7:30 a.m.-noon, Dorsey & Whitney offices, 1420 Fifth Ave., Suite 3400, Seattle. Cost: $65-$115. Information: www.nwen.org.

Oct. 28

Entrepreneur seminar

The Northwest Entrepreneur Network Think Tanks series will hold a session on "Getting Free Publicity." 7 p.m., Schaffer Auditorium, Seattle University. Free. www.nwen.org.

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