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	1 2 3 4 5	Privacy and Data Ownership: A Reality Check Ted Coyle, WebThere Privacy and data ownership are a hot topic. Congress questions companies working behind the scenes ... READ MORE Privacy and data ownership are a hot topic. Congress questions companies working behind the scenes while Google openly battles Viacom over customer anonymity. The panel will discuss technical, social, philosophical, and legal ramifications to privacy and data ownership relating to consumer marketing, technology, and personal rights. Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	The Designer's Manifesto: A Call to Action Joanie McCollom, Adaptive Path The time is now. Design is being recognized as an essential tool for discovering opportunities, push... READ MORE The time is now. Design is being recognized as an essential tool for discovering opportunities, pushing boundaries, testing ideas, and enabling new experiences. How can we transform this heady moment into an unstoppable momentum with the power to change not only how we work but even how we see ourselves? Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	Solving the Healthcare Problem…Online Cyrus Massoumi, ZocDoc, Inc. Healthcare is the largest sector of the U.S. economy, yet it’s also one of the least efficient. Pr... READ MORE Healthcare is the largest sector of the U.S. economy, yet it’s also one of the least efficient. Problems with cost, availability, quality and information plague the U.S. healthcare system. This session will examine how some Web companies are solving these problems and highlight the opportunities for healthcare innovators over the next several years. Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	Data for Good Alberto Nardelli, UnLtdWorld What are the values, implications and potential societal impacts of the open and free use of data. W... READ MORE What are the values, implications and potential societal impacts of the open and free use of data. What does freedom and movement of data mean for government, companies, for the media and for individuals? Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	Real Time Representation - How Social Media is Changing the Face of Government Erica OGrady, Peanut Butter Media 2008 marked the year of the first Twitter from inside the Oval Office. As more and more politicians... READ MORE 2008 marked the year of the first Twitter from inside the Oval Office. As more and more politicians dive into the world of Social Media, the way we communicate and interact with our local and national representatives is changing. This panel will explore and discuss the impact of tools like Twitter, Qik, Utterz, Ustream, and more on current and future elections. Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	ME Media Wins Victor d'Allant, Social Edge, the online community for Social Entrepreneurs How individuals are becoming more influential than the big propaganda machines. Meet people whose e... READ MORE How individuals are becoming more influential than the big propaganda machines. Meet people whose efforts and websites are transforming the world. Find out why they did it, how they did it, and how authenticity, transparency, and personal commitment can move mountains and engage the public in change and solutions. Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	My Life With NF in Web 2.0 Reggie Bibbs, Just Ask! Reggie Bibbs is on a one-man mission to raise awareness of his disorder, neurofibromatosis. His "JUS... READ MORE Reggie Bibbs is on a one-man mission to raise awareness of his disorder, neurofibromatosis. His "JUST ASK!" campaign has utilized all facets of Web 2.0. Reggie will also be the first non-profit to take part in Reggie Camp. Come learn how to take your non profit to the next level Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	Pro-Test-Or-Re-Actor Chuck Banaszewski, spraygraphic Artist and Activist Chuck Banaszewski presentation Pro-Test-Or-Re-Actor demonstrates how artists/act... READ MORE Artist and Activist Chuck Banaszewski presentation Pro-Test-Or-Re-Actor demonstrates how artists/activists can engage public audiences about social/political issues without alienating them and how this practice can be transferred to the business world. My presentation demonstrates how anyone can engage in important dialogues about social/politcal issues through art and industry without using the ineffective, but popular "Banking Method" of education. Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	Social Networks for the Social Good: The World Beyond Facebook Mike O'Brien, iMentor Is there life beyond Facebook? Customizable social networks are leveraging the power of people to so... READ MORE Is there life beyond Facebook? Customizable social networks are leveraging the power of people to solve social problems, engaging them to do more than simply join a group or donate to a cause. Organizations from public and private sectors share their best practices for fostering online relationships to create meaningful community impact. Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	That's Not My Name: Beating Down Online Misogyny Samhita Mukhopadhyay, Feministing.com This panel explores the complex and violent ways that women are treated online, specifically feminis... READ MORE This panel explores the complex and violent ways that women are treated online, specifically feminists when they speak publicly about politics. Presenting some of the lead feminist voices on the internet we will discuss and share our war stories while offering tips for how to survive the anti-feminist internet. Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	F*cking with Human Backed Web Services Colin Henry, LiquidPlanner / Apptio How easy to social engineer web 2.0! Imagine phone sex calls transcribed by Jott. Asking Cha-Cha for... READ MORE How easy to social engineer web 2.0! Imagine phone sex calls transcribed by Jott. Asking Cha-Cha for the best source for gloves and silencers for a "business meeting." Playing a game of "telephone" with only PhoneTag? See our web-performance art and more courtesy of The Henry Boys tag-team presentation. Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	From Consumed to Thrifty: Strategies for the Good Life in a Wobbly Economy Serge Lescouarnec, Serge the Concierge Strategies for the Good Life in a Wobbly Economy From Home Swapping and Thrift Shops to Dropping ... READ MORE Strategies for the Good Life in a Wobbly Economy From Home Swapping and Thrift Shops to Dropping Bottled Water and Lattes what path can we take to live well without breaking the bank and being a Scrooge. We will share tips and tricks on travel, work, food and more. Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	How the Internet is Transforming Governance Gabriela Schneider, Sunlight Foundation The Internet is starting to revolutionize everything about politics and governance. Panelists will d... READ MORE The Internet is starting to revolutionize everything about politics and governance. Panelists will discuss new initiatives that harness the power of the Web to engage citizens in online activism, collaborative governance and oversight in ways that are radically shifting political power structures and fostering more transparency and accountability by elected officials. Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	So You Wanna Write a Tech Book? Dori Smith, dori.com "Everyone has a book inside them," the saying goes--but should yours stay there? Panel members, incl... READ MORE "Everyone has a book inside them," the saying goes--but should yours stay there? Panel members, including acquisition editors and best-selling authors (and maybe even an agent), will cover everything you'll need to know so you can submit a proposal for the next big tech best-seller. Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	Can We Save The World With Social Media? Leslie Poston, Uptown Uncorked Using the social media bubble and social media tools to find real world solutions to issues like the... READ MORE Using the social media bubble and social media tools to find real world solutions to issues like the poverty gap, gender gap, generation gap, race bias online and more. Directing the rapidly moving networks to solve problems that government and organizations cant, leveraging the speed and connection of the social web for good not evil. Online solutions to real world problems. Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	Regional Whuffie Building: Attracting Innovation to Your City Tony Bacigalupo, New Work City It used to be a given that you need to move to center like Silicon Valley to have a successful start... READ MORE It used to be a given that you need to move to center like Silicon Valley to have a successful startup. Not so much anymore. This panel is about the people who are creating centers of innovation all over North America and how they are doing it. Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	Best and Worst Web Tactics of the 2008 Presidential Campaign Andrew Feinberg, Washington Internet Daily The 2008 presidential saw the rise social media, web video, crowd sourcing, and micro-blogging as ca... READ MORE The 2008 presidential saw the rise social media, web video, crowd sourcing, and micro-blogging as campaign tools. An interactive discussion (including audience voting) on some of the best and worst presidential campaign techniques. What worked, what didn't, and why. Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	Back Off Man, I'm A Scientist: User Generated Discovery Jon Wiley, Google Broad access to vast amounts of raw data, along with ever more powerful tools, have given everyday p... READ MORE Broad access to vast amounts of raw data, along with ever more powerful tools, have given everyday people the ability to make significant contributions to scientific inquiry and enrich our understanding of the Universe. See how passionate amateurs are addressing the fundamental questions of our world. Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	You Need to De-Geek the Geek, Geek! Traci Miller, Collective Detective To Geeks it's easy to speak in acronyms with a full sentence of just letters strewn together with a ... READ MORE To Geeks it's easy to speak in acronyms with a full sentence of just letters strewn together with a bunch of and's and the's. Problem: half your clients don't speak Geek. This panel delves into the kindergarten version of Geek talk to bring it down to a simpler level. Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	Interactive Activism (or Why Keystrokes Are Not Enough) Lewis Blackwell, Getty Images Key thinkers in media, industry and the non-profit sector discuss how activism has moved from the ma... READ MORE Key thinkers in media, industry and the non-profit sector discuss how activism has moved from the margins to the centre of consumer behavior. Find out how new technologies need to play and respond. Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	Dating in the Digital Age Adam Sachs, Ignighter The proliferation of new dating sites are shifting the once unmovable paradigm of online dating. New... READ MORE The proliferation of new dating sites are shifting the once unmovable paradigm of online dating. New sites are integrating web 2.0 connectivity and incorporating services like Twitter to change the face of communication. Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	The Tale of Two Bruces Jim McCarthy, Goldstar In 1985, a Springsteen album or the live performance cost the same. Today, the album costs almost no... READ MORE In 1985, a Springsteen album or the live performance cost the same. Today, the album costs almost nothing while the show’s ticket price has skyrocketed. Welcome to the next generation of the entertainment industry, where “live” replaces electronic entertainment as the most important and profitable part of the entertainment economy. Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	Social Media for Social Change Michelle Riggen-Ransom, BatchBlue Software Co-Founder/Pop!Tech blogger Exploring ways non-profits and businesses are using social media to drive social change. From forums... READ MORE Exploring ways non-profits and businesses are using social media to drive social change. From forums sharing life-changing information to online communities loaning money to entrepreneurs in Africa: social media tools and applications are powerful and growing. Find out what folks just like you are doing to change the world. Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	Being Green on Your Own Terms Rousseau Aurelien, Second Rotation Reversing the trend of our deteriorating environment will take a sea change, but how much are people... READ MORE Reversing the trend of our deteriorating environment will take a sea change, but how much are people willing to sacrifice? This panel will explore and promote emerging services that make a positive contribution towards “going green” without asking consumers to radically change their lifestyle. Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	Aging, Cognition & Deafness: The Quirky Corners of Web Accessibility Lisa Herrod, Scenario Girl Bored with accessibility? Over AJAX, ARIA and yet another Jaws demo for dummies? Struggling to find ... READ MORE Bored with accessibility? Over AJAX, ARIA and yet another Jaws demo for dummies? Struggling to find a challenge in checklists? Join us in discussing the quirky corners of web accessibility where we’ll look at technical approaches to aging, deafness, cognitive disabilities and more. Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	Did You Get Ripped Off? Understanding Appropriation Eric Steuer, Creative Commons If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then what is ⌘-c, ⌘-v? Unattributed copying happ... READ MORE If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then what is ⌘-c, ⌘-v? Unattributed copying happens all the time in digital media, but what should you do when it happens to you? Come listen to how various artists, creators, and musicians have dealt with the honor of having their work remix, reused, and reinterpreted by others. Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	Bloggers: You're Fired! Zoe Margolis, Girl With a One-Track Mind - sexblogger, author, geek From anonymously whistle-blowing on your money-grabbing, corrupt colleagues in the Stock Exchange, t... READ MORE From anonymously whistle-blowing on your money-grabbing, corrupt colleagues in the Stock Exchange, to taking your employers to court when they fire you for blogging, ‘outed’ British sex-blogger Girl With a One-Track Mind moderates a panel to find out: have bloggers now got the upper hand? Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	Grokking Bloggers: It's About Love and Underpants Elisa Camahort Page, BlogHer inc BlogHer's recent Social Media Study quantified what most developers and companies already intuited: ... READ MORE BlogHer's recent Social Media Study quantified what most developers and companies already intuited: Blogging is mainstream, addictive and trusted. Women, in particular, are abandoning other media channels to get information, and are becoming early adopters of every new Web 2.0 tool. This acquisition of information is only a by-product of acquiring something more powerful: empowerment. This early adoption of technology is not about cool-hunting or personal empire expansion: It's about love. What does it have to do with Underpants? You'll have to come find out. Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	Digital Kingdoms: Should the United Nations Recognize Them? Heitor Alvelos, University of Porto In 1992, the Kingdoms of Elgaland-Vargaland annexed all existing digital territories. You are there ... READ MORE In 1992, the Kingdoms of Elgaland-Vargaland annexed all existing digital territories. You are there even when you dream. Micronations have most features of "regular" countries - citizens, kings, embassies, constitutions, passports, currencies - but usually no geographical territory. Let´s look at their History and why they need to exist. Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	Why We Love Our Jobs Pawel Szymcsykowski, Zappos.com In the Zappos offices on any given day you're likely to see people racing pinewood derby cars, parad... READ MORE In the Zappos offices on any given day you're likely to see people racing pinewood derby cars, parading in lederhosen or singing karaoke in the lunch room. Have all the adults left the building? Find out how Zappos employees manage to be productive while having lots of fun at work. Human / Social Issues

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