Apple users and fans, it's time to SHIFT your thinking, consider your OPTIONs and ALTer your perspective. CreativeTech is a new technology forum about all things Apple being held on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 September 2010 in Auckland. The first of its kind in Australasia, the event sponsored by AUT and Vodafone is for Apple users of all levels.

It offers a broad mix of 'byte-sized' talks or presentations, from practical 'how to' showcases of the latest Apple, Adobe, FileMaker and Microsoft software, to advanced developing for the iPhone and iPad, and expert insights into tomorrow's technologies. Attendees can also check out the very latest in software, applications, mobile and gaming technology.

Discussing tomorrow's technologies is keynote speaker, futurist Mark Pesce. From the US, but now based in Australia, Mark is a former Apple employee and early pioneer of virtual reality who regularly travels the globe presenting on the future of technology.

Other speakers include: Australia's MacTheMag editor Matthew JC. Powell; 22 year old Australians and successful iPhone developers Zac Cohan and Nik Youdale; KIWA Media VP and QBook developer Roger Shakes; tri-athlete and iPhone developer Rob Beck; Zed Brookes from MAINZ; and educationalist Dorothy Burt.

With multiple streams and small-to-medium lecture sizes, participants in the two-day event can pick and choose which sessions are right for them.

Tickets are available now - $120 for a one day pass and $200 for a two day pass. Seating is strictly limited so be in quick to secure your spot. For more information or to purchase your ticket, go to www.creativetech.net.nz

When: Friday 10 & Saturday 11 September 2010
Where: Auckland University of Technology, Wellesley Street Campus, Auckland City
Tickets: 2 day $200 full pass, 1 day $120 full pass