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Jared Bensen , punchcut.com |
Mobile Manners: Do Users Text Their Moms?
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Advancing mobile technologies create newer, more public contexts of use. With these new contexts comes a need for new rules. Is it disrespectful to text your mother? Should you piece together last night's debauchery outside Starbuck's? It’s time we took a closer look at how technology is impacting our manners and how mobile presence can change everything.
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Philosophical, Next Gen
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I
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Michael Tanne , Wink |
People Search 2.0: Where's Waldo Hangin' Out Online?
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Social networks have taken off across generations; even your mom is on Facebook. Now that you're plugged into the social networking scene, how will you populate your Friends list? Mining the net via traditional methods such as straight-up search engines yield unsatisfying results. That's where a new breed of people search engines come in.
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Philosophical, Social
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B
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Abam Zbar , Zannel |
Convergence of Mobile, Social Networking and Video
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Mobile social communities currently count 50 million global members and are expected to reach 174 million in 2011 (ABI Research). Mobile social networking growth is driving the evolution of communication away from the computer. Mobile networks will lead to a dynamic convergence of personal media sharing, micro-blogging and instant messaging.
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Philosophical, Mobile Wireless
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I
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Daphne Kwon , ExpoTV |
What User Generated Video Means to Word of Mouth Advertising
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This session will take a closer look at the new applications and uses for video over the Internet; discuss the video sharing industry; and examine how the voices of customers, advertisers and manufacturers are merging in an unbiased, unfiltered, and unedited way.
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Philosophical, Marketing
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B
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Evan Jones , Stitch Media |
Does Location Matter? Starting Up on the Edge of Civilization
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The interactive entertainment industry collapses distances and subverts existing media centers, except when it doesn't. This panel will examine the pros and cons of starting a 'new media' business outside the urban cultural hubs, and whether the $2000 handshake (plus international flight) really makes or breaks the deal.
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Philosophical, Social
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B
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Michael Lubker , Gaming Enthusiast |
Inspirations for Independent Developers
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A discussion of creating an open source independent game which includes features such as non-violence, subscription based collectible trading, and opening gameplay of a genre considered to be for older people to all ages.
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Philosophical, Gaming
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I
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Martin Kay , Finetune |
Internet Radio and Video Stars: Navigating the Licensing Issues
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Today's online music and video leaders have very different approaches. Some rely on licensed content, some pull from uploaded content that people 'own,' and others pull music and video from 'open' servers around the world. With pressures from licensing and DRM requirements, quickly closing loopholes, and reliability issues, this panel will look to the future of digital entertainment and discuss how it will all shake out.
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Philosophical, Business
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A
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David Gilmour , Tacit Software |
How the Information Economy is Becoming an Attention Economy
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As the amount of online news and content (in blogs, wikis, social networks, etc.) continues to skyrocket, it's becoming hard to keep up-to-date on the information that's relevant to you. Join David Gilmour and a panel of 'attention economists' as they discuss how information inputs are exceeding what humans are able to manage as well as what technologies could help us avoid 'the Attention Crash' (as coined by Steve Rubel).
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Philosophical, Content
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B
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Brian Ziel , Seagate Technology |
Gaming: The New Realities of Gaming
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Traditional console companies have begun to take advantage of new distribution models and revenue, beefing up online gaming networks with more downloadable content -- levels, characters, music -- daily. How can gamers get the most out of what is becoming their universal entertainment hub, the console, without being hampered by hardware limitations?
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Technical, Gaming
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I
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Mark Milliron , University of Texas |
New Generations of Learning: Catalytic Conversations for Education
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The mix of millennials, gen-x'ers, baby boomers, and more make the provision of modern education complex. In addition, blended learning, mobile devices, simulations, gaming, social networking, holographics, and advanced "Amazon.com" analytics are bringing new twists to our learning environments. Come join this catalytic conversation about learning and the road ahead.
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Technical, Next Gen
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A
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Gali Nuriel , Author |
Don't Be Stupid! Shortcuts & Loopholes to Success
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The discussion will be based on our experience and how we were able to take shortcuts and find loopholes to become millionaires at the age of 24. Most people believe the traditional adage "don't take shortcuts in life, or life will cut you short." We will argue that loopholes and shortcuts are your two best friends. We don't believe in taking "the scenic route" to reach our dreams. If there is a quick way to the top, we take it, and if there is not one, we create it. This discussion will detail how anyone can benefit from this advice. This panel will be co-presented by Aaron Miller.
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Philosophical, Business
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B
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Michael Epstein , Untravel Media |
Online Activism: Speaking Truth to Buddies
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SXSW has been a platform for many activist projects, but many ring of preaching to the choir. Some technologies, pundits, and organizations are really building bridges with digital technology, digging deep into both sides of the gulch. Let's hear their stories, their lessons, and their visions for where this is going.
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Philosophical, Social
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B
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Seth Sternberg , meebo |
The Music Scene Post Myspace
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Online communities are changing the music scene. Social networking sites are moving some of the traditional barriers that have confronted up-and-coming artists. How can the music industry take advantage of social media and new Web technologies to get the word out about their music and how can they engage fans?http://blog.meebo.com/team
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Philosophical, Next Gen
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B
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Traci Fenton , WorldBlu Inc |
Secrets of the World’s Most Democratic Workplaces
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At a time when the Internet has made everybody a somebody, speed is king, and Gen X & Y are increasingly taking the leadership helm, businesses must radically rethink the way they are designed and operated. Today, the most successful companies are practicing organizational democracy as a key to their competitive advantage.
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Philosophical, Business
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B
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Todd Wilkins , Adaptive Path |
Is Usability a Strategy for Mediocrity?
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Usability is an important component of successful design. But it's just one out of many. Great products must also be desirable, delightful, engaging, meaningful, etc. Can "usability" be a successful strategy and rallying cry to meet these ends? Is 'usability' as a profession up to the task given its general focus on evaluation, efficiency, tasks, and errors?
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Philosophical, Design
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A
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Michael Amin , Airborne Entertainment |
Mobile Video: Phone Screen Done Right
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This panel will focus on shooting video for cell phones. Creating and watching video content through cell phone services like Verizon V-Cast demands a new way of approaching the medium; this means not just more recycled broadcast and film content. Timing, shooting methods and context will be discussed.
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Technical, Mobile Wireless
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B
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Jamais Cascio , WorldChanging.com |
The Whole World Is Watching
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Lifelogging. Participatory Panopticon. Total History. By whatever name, it's a world where everything we do and say can be captured on video -- not by "Big Brother," but by Little Brothers and Sisters carrying cameraphones. Downside: loss of privacy. Upsides: Better memory, better understanding of the world, better politics. Are you ready?
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Philosophical, Social
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B
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Bob Blomquist , Dell |
Geeks on Film: Internet Videos for Tech Fans
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Tech fans are avid consumers of internet video and always hungry for breaking tech news, tips and tidbits. What does the future hold for video? What's the outlook for the format and content of instructional, news delivery and product review videos? What's the potential for monetization? What's a proven approach to distribution?
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Philosophical, Joint Panel
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B
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Paul Schreiber , paulschreiber.com |
Putting the Quality in Quality Web Applications
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A misspelled word, stray pixel or errant semicolon can erase your data, confuse your customers or put you on the front page of the New York Times. Learn what's important when it comes to web app quality and how to make your site test itself while you sip margaritas.
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Technical, Programming
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I
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Austin Govella , Comcast Interactive Media |
Maximum Value Design
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Busy with day-to-day projects and business as usual? Can't find time to work on the big questions? Vision? Strategy? As a designer, you can have a larger impact on your organization. We'll share six strategies that will help you transform small design tasks into big design thinking.
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Philosophical, Design
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B
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Drew Davidson , Carnegie Mellon University |
How Are You? A Global Mood Ring
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An overview of a new Web 2.0 portal that pings the community once a day to see how they're doing (on a scale of 1-4) and then allows people to view the mood of the world from day-to-day.
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Philosophical, Social
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I
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Kate Ryan , Avenue A | Razorfish |
Life after the iPhone
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The iPhone may be the most disruptive technology this decade. The countless ubiquitous computing tools available to User Experience professionals mean convenience and usability headaches. With boundaries blurring between web and mobile, how will the UX discipline change? This panel explores challenges for designing Rich Internet Applications for multiple devices.
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Technical, Mobile Wireless
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A
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Chris Bernard , Microsoft |
Touch Me: The Future of Computing Interfaces
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Microsoft Surface, the iPhone. What are the interfaces of tomorrow going to look like? What should they do? Will they connect us or move us farther apart? Join some of the world's foremost experts and visionaries for a lively debate on the subject.
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Philosophical, Design
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A
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Sean Seibel , Microsoft |
Stumbling Towards Agency 3.0: Is Advertising Dead?
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Traditional advertising is in a state of siege and transformation. But there's also a wonderful opportunity between the convergence of design, technology and advertising. This session is based on an earlier essay by Studio Archetype founder and designer extraordinaire Clement Mok. Join us for a lively debate on the evolution of advertising.
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Philosophical, Business
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I
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James Mathias , Onelotus Creative |
Managing Your Business Whilst Battling The Bulge
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Presentation and discussion about maintaining a healthy lifestyle, physically and mentally while managing a successful small business and family. Focus on time management and creating and maintaining healthy exercise and eating habits.
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Philosophical, Misc
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B
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Paco Nathan , HeadCase Humanufacturing |
Why Avie Can't Talk
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Almost every virtual world is populated with avatars. Most social networks feature profile pages. These contexts allow people to talk with each other, using their avatars or profiles as "proxies". But how many allow avatars talk or behave autonomously? (Hint: not many, yet.) Let's ask the people making it happen.
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Technical, Content
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B
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Stuart Colville , Yahoo! Europe |
High-Performance Web Development Techniques
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Ed Eliot and Stuart Colville of Yahoo! Europe will be demonstrating practical techniques any web developer can use on a daily basis to increase the performance of their web-sites and web applications. A core principle behind this is that performance should be considered all of the way through a project rather than an afterthought. As a result the techniques covered will be easily incorporated into the way you work whether you are a freelancer working on your own or a developer who is part of a larger team.
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Technical, Programming
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I
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Brian Shaler , brian.shaler.name |
Converging Web & Client Applications: The Growing-Pain-Killer
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Traffic surges on the Internet can topple newly popular web services, a common side-effect of success called "Growing Pains." With today's technology, web services can provide more functionality and consume fewer server resources by distributing the workload. This is an overview of technologies available and strategies to use.
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Technical, Programming
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A
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David Neff , American Cancer Society |
Non Profits Meet the Mobile Space
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Non profits are always pushed to the limits on several fronts. From recruiting volunteers to collecting donations the Mobile space is opening doors that most non profits didn't know existed. Come learn about how several of the largest non profits in the US are leveraging mobile technology to influence and recruit a whole new world of people.
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Philosophical, Mobile Wireless
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I
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Cody Simms , Yahoo! |
Distribution Blues: Getting Your Widget to Your Audience
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"2007 is the year of the widget" according to Newsweek. But just because you build it, it doesn't mean that people will come (and then take it with them). Learn the do's and don'ts of content and services distribution (widgets, distributed apps, etc) from the people who've had big time success getting people to grab their stuff and run with it. Don't be stuck with a widget or app that has no friends.
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Technical, Marketing
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I
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