Nov. 1--STAMFORD -- The future of digital media and the regional digital media community will be the focus of discussion during the 2009 Digital Media Business Conference, coming Nov. 11 to the University of Connecticut's Stamford campus.

The event is sponsored by Connecticut Venture Group and CT Digital Media and begins at 3 p.m.

Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy will deliver the keynote address on the role of government in fostering the digital media business community.

Eric Dale, a partner with Robinson & Cole law firm and chairman of the firm's Emerging Companies, Private Equity and Venture Capital Practice Group, said the conference will bring together digital media entrepreneurs and investors representing venture capital firms, as well as private investors who specialize in media-based enterprises.

Dale also is president of Connecticut Venture Group's Stamford chapter and a cofounder of CT Digital Media.

"Given the interest of both major and entrepreneurial media companies following last year's inaugural conference, there can be no doubt that Connecticut is rapidly becoming an innovation and commercial hub for emerging digital media companies, creating employment and opportunities for investors," he said in a statement.

Panelists include representatives from the Wall Street Journal, WWE, ESPN and AT&T.

A networking reception and company exhibits will follow the formal program.

Admission is $55. Those interested in registering or exhibiting should call 256-5955 or visit www.cvg.org.

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