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	1 2 3 4 5	Collaborating For Change: Innovate Like You Give a Damn Maria Giudice, Hot Studio Going green is table-stakes and conscious designers are changing the hand. Brilliant collaborations... READ MORE Going green is table-stakes and conscious designers are changing the hand. Brilliant collaborations such as the Open Architecture Network for Architecture for Humanity - made real by Hot Studio and Sun Microsystems, are changing how companies work, colleagues are motivated, designers create, and how organizations execute huge undertakings with successful results. Community / Social Networks
	1 2 3 4 5	Fire Your PR Firm: Brand it Yourself Francine Hardaway, Stealthmode Partners Social Media Club interim board members will give advice and anecdotes about how PR and branding hav... READ MORE Social Media Club interim board members will give advice and anecdotes about how PR and branding have changed because of social media and how, as an entrepreneur, you sre empowered. You can now market your own product or company better than any PR firm. And you should. This is for technical people, to teach them the DIY of social media as a branding tool. You would be surprised how many engineers don't know this. Business / Entrepreneurial
	1 2 3 4 5	How to Succeed in Startups without Really Trying (Just Kidding. . .) Paul Buchheit, FriendFeed FriendFeed, Twine and [a company to be named, see comments] have enjoyed a great deal of success ove... READ MORE FriendFeed, Twine and [a company to be named, see comments] have enjoyed a great deal of success over the past few years, with awesome press coverage, large (and rapidly growing) user bases – and most importantly, great products. Come listen as the founders of three of today’s hottest startups discuss what went right and what went wrong, what you can control and what you can’t – and how to build a great product or service in front of (and in cooperation with) a community of passionate users. Business / Entrepreneurial
	1 2 3 4 5	Comics on Handhelds: Taking Webcomics Mobile Dan Goldman, dangoldmandotnet Comics are evolving right off the printed page into an online medium all its own; what do new mobile... READ MORE Comics are evolving right off the printed page into an online medium all its own; what do new mobile hardware platforms mean for online/digital comics? Acclaimed webcomics creators discuss what portability means to expanding your readership, creating new business models and exploring new global distribution channels. Content
	1 2 3 4 5	The XMPP Powered Web Jack Moffitt, Chesspark XMPP is being used to build the next generation of Web applications. The open messaging standard ha... READ MORE XMPP is being used to build the next generation of Web applications. The open messaging standard has crossed from the desktop to the Web and is powering applications for microblogging, gaming, social networks, communication, and data portability. Learn how others are using XMPP and how you can use it, too. New Technology / Next Generation
	1 2 3 4 5	Digital Congregations & The Pixilated Personal Path John Halcyon Styn, Pink Broadcasting Company For a generation burned-out on organized religion, the Web provides a different, transparent kind of... READ MORE For a generation burned-out on organized religion, the Web provides a different, transparent kind of congregation & fellowship. We are exposed to the thoughts beyond our school or parents’ bookshelf. Allowing us to question things, over-ride our socialization, & claim the beliefs that truly resonate with us. Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	Collaborative Discovery: Doing it in Groups is More Fun Justin Gunn, Current Media Collaboration > doing it alone. When consuming news and information communities create deeper attach... READ MORE Collaboration > doing it alone. When consuming news and information communities create deeper attachments, allow greater breadth of discovery, build social currency and increase stickiness. By embracing the social graph, the media can develop trust, empowerment, interaction and overall user satisfaction. Bring friends. Community / Social Networks
	1 2 3 4 5	We Are the Media: Non-Profit Communications in the 2.0 World Ted Fickes, The Wilderness Society The death of traditional media is old news to some but has left non-profits and advocacy groups with... READ MORE The death of traditional media is old news to some but has left non-profits and advocacy groups without familiar platforms for distributing information. How do organizations successfully distribute facts and data in the media-rich but journalism poor world? Can (and should)non-profits become news sources themselves? Advertising / Marketing
	1 2 3 4 5	Brand Design John Kilpatrick, VP for AOL Entertainment Design Studio Designing new brands and understanding the audience need for niche programming, i.e. industry-leadin... READ MORE Designing new brands and understanding the audience need for niche programming, i.e. industry-leading sites like Asylum, boombox, tourtracker, and the boot. Web / Interface Design
	1 2 3 4 5	Pursue Your Passion -- Leave the Infrastructure to Someone Else Eileen Gittins, Blurb, Inc. The internet has opened up creative new ways for entrepreneurial individuals to make a living creati... READ MORE The internet has opened up creative new ways for entrepreneurial individuals to make a living creating and selling their own products, on their own terms. This panel is for people who are interested in the creative side of freelance design, but who would rather leave things like marketing and distribution up to someone else. Business / Entrepreneurial
	1 2 3 4 5	Music as Primary Content Not Just for Promotion & Advertising Richard Bengloff, A2IM As consumer consumption patterns have been changing from a purchase model to a listening model too o... READ MORE As consumer consumption patterns have been changing from a purchase model to a listening model too often music content is just being used to sell mobile services, social networking websites, etc. without proper consideration of the music's art and copyrights by the users like the above, consumer electronics companies, digital media companies, etc. Advertising / Marketing
	1 2 3 4 5	Customer Support - From Preventative Medicine to Intensive Care Derek Scruggs, SurveyGizmo Customer support is often thought of as a cost center, but it also can be a competitive weapon. What... READ MORE Customer support is often thought of as a cost center, but it also can be a competitive weapon. What are some of the tools and strategies that your business can implement to deliver a "Wow!" experience without breaking the bank? Advertising / Marketing
	1 2 3 4 5	Moving Beyond MySpace: Helping Indie Bands Find an Audience Mike Spinella, AOL Music Network It's no secret that social networking sites like MySpace have helped indie bands garner exposure and... READ MORE It's no secret that social networking sites like MySpace have helped indie bands garner exposure and develop a fan base. However, with MySpace beginning to wane in popularity, indie artists will need to seek additional venues to develop their fan bases. AOL Music Label Relations Director Mike Spinella will highlight alternative avenues for using the web to garner exposure. Mike will discuss how sites like Spinner have worked with indie artists on live broadcasts and free MP3s to provide online radio exposure. Content
	1 2 3 4 5	Film and Audio School Education Tracy Terrell, MediaTech Institute I think it would be cool to have a panel of representatives from the top Film and Audio Schools to d... READ MORE I think it would be cool to have a panel of representatives from the top Film and Audio Schools to discuss the pros and cons and options of going to school to pursue a career in Film and Music. Workshops verses Programs verses RTF Degrees, 4 year degrees, etc. New Technology / Next Generation
	1 2 3 4 5	Social Media for Luxury Brands and Brands With Issues Mia Northrop, Avenue A Razorfish Some high-end brands fear getting their hands dirty by mixing with the masses. Companies with PR iss... READ MORE Some high-end brands fear getting their hands dirty by mixing with the masses. Companies with PR issues are desperate to engage the community but fear the backlash. Still others worry that nobody will come to their online party. How do those at different ends of the spectrum make the most of social media? Community / Social Networks
	1 2 3 4 5	Inches vs Miles – What Makes Location-Based Games Fun? Marta Vieira, YDreams Is accurate location what makes a location-based game “real”? Or can we broaden the concept of l... READ MORE Is accurate location what makes a location-based game “real”? Or can we broaden the concept of location until it fits our idea of what a fun game design would be? In this panel experts will discuss location-based gaming, its present and possible evolution. Mobile / Wireless
	1 2 3 4 5	The Future of Corporate Communications Mario Sundar, LinkedIn/Community Evangelist & Chief Blogger Corporate Communications has never been the same since social media tools took their world by storm!... READ MORE Corporate Communications has never been the same since social media tools took their world by storm! How have social media tools (corporate blogging, twitter, etc...) changed the face of corporate communications? Has the industry now been legitimized with the new SEC recommendations allowing corporate disclosure through company websites, blogs, etc... The panel will take you through strategies and tactics that every marketing manager should be aware of, whether you work for a start up or Fortune 500 company. Advertising / Marketing
	1 2 3 4 5	Connecting Real Life: The Responsibilities of Social Networks Gabriel Benveniste, SonicLiving How is technology driving us apart and how is it bringing us together? In this panel we'll discuss t... READ MORE How is technology driving us apart and how is it bringing us together? In this panel we'll discuss the value of real life connections and the power, history and responsibilities social networks and their designers have had in defining how we relate to each other. Community / Social Networks
	1 2 3 4 5	User Experience 2009: More Crap You Already Know Dan Willis, UX Crank Like Austin itself, this one will be raucous, rude and a little bit weird as we argue about the 10 m... READ MORE Like Austin itself, this one will be raucous, rude and a little bit weird as we argue about the 10 most important elements of the online experience today and in the future. Bring your outside voice and all the sharp objects they won’t let you take on the plane anymore. Other
	1 2 3 4 5	The Shift in Traditional Publishing: Are You Ready for Next Gen? Sue Heilbronner, WEbook Creation, production, distribution, and consumption have all been touched by a great shift in publis... READ MORE Creation, production, distribution, and consumption have all been touched by a great shift in publishing. Will technology affect traditional publishing like the MP3 affected the music industry? Will communities choose which books make it to store shelves, rather than editors in Manhattan (much like the selection of these panels!)? Business / Entrepreneurial
	1 2 3 4 5	Online Video Landscape: Say Goodbye to Television Jim Louderback, Revision3 Online video audiences are passionate, committed fans who want to watch shows that entertain and hel... READ MORE Online video audiences are passionate, committed fans who want to watch shows that entertain and help expand life experiences. We’ll give you an update – who’s in, who’s out, who’s on top – in online video. The future is both financially successful and looking more edgy, smart and real than traditional television. New Technology / Next Generation
	1 2 3 4 5	Form Meets Function: The Faces of Design on the Web Aaron Sittig, Facebook Come explore design on the web. The panel will discuss and explore the intersection of engineering ... READ MORE Come explore design on the web. The panel will discuss and explore the intersection of engineering and design and how web platforms are changing the way developers should think about design. Web / Interface Design
	1 2 3 4 5	Understanding Visual Networking Experience and Its Impact on the Consumer Ken Wirt, Cisco Today’s online and mobile video market offers consumers new ways to create, discover, interact wit... READ MORE Today’s online and mobile video market offers consumers new ways to create, discover, interact with and share content. Cisco’s Ken Wirt discusses these “visual networking” experiences - combining streaming video and social networking on a single network, to any device - and their growing impact on consumers, entertainment and business. New Technology / Next Generation
	1 2 3 4 5	Making Whuffie: Raising Social Capital in Online Communities Tara Hunt, Citizen Agency This talk gets to the heart of how people interact and exchange information in online communities: t... READ MORE This talk gets to the heart of how people interact and exchange information in online communities: through social capital, or as Cory Doctorow calls it, Whuffie. The key to growing customers in online communities is through growing your social capital. You will learn the 5 lessons of raising Whuffie through online communities in this presentation. Advertising / Marketing
	1 2 3 4 5	Diversification: the Path to Web Design Riches Scott Fegette, Adobe Systems Inc. Many web designers struggle with how to grow their businesses without working 24/7. By expanding off... READ MORE Many web designers struggle with how to grow their businesses without working 24/7. By expanding offerings to include other revenue streams—such as print design, email marketing, content management solutions, new media, web analytics/hosting, or consulting services—web designers can leverage existing business relationships to increase profits. Web / Interface Design
	1 2 3 4 5	Strategic PR for Social Media Geeks Katie Laird, Schipul - The Web Marketing Company Social Media hacks are ruining the PR profession. Lack of disclosure, lack of planning, lack of str... READ MORE Social Media hacks are ruining the PR profession. Lack of disclosure, lack of planning, lack of strategy. With untrained social media geeks attempting PR, the profession needs to demand ethical behavior. What is PR and how does research, strategic planning, implementation and evaluation relate in a Web 2.0 world? Advertising / Marketing
	1 2 3 4 5	OMG: How Much Will That Video Cost? Shannon Newton, Market7 Why is video so expensive? This panel will break down the major costs and demystify the process and ... READ MORE Why is video so expensive? This panel will break down the major costs and demystify the process and budget of your commercial video. By the end, you will know how to keep costs down, quality high, and your blood-pressure low. Content
	1 2 3 4 5	Ranking and Relevance: The Future of RSS Technology Ilya Grigorik, AideRSS, Inc. We need help managing information overload. That’s no longer a question. Now we need to manage it ... READ MORE We need help managing information overload. That’s no longer a question. Now we need to manage it well while balancing technology capability with human needs. We’ll tackle quandaries like where the big opportunities for RSS technologies are, personal vs. corporate uses, and the needs of the technorati vs. mainstream consumers. New Technology / Next Generation
	1 2 3 4 5	MEMES: Social Javascript Srini Kumar, METANOTES Inc. Everybody's talking about memes - chunks of info-code that flow into our heads from culture - but it... READ MORE Everybody's talking about memes - chunks of info-code that flow into our heads from culture - but it takes mastery to build successful frameworks of memes towards identifiable cultural goals. "Scripting" provides a metaphor for construction of "memeplexes" that spread ideas through space-time with high fidelity. Ethics also discussed. Human / Social Issues
	1 2 3 4 5	How to Make $ with Open Source Satish Dharmaraj, Zimbra Building a business model based on giving things away for free was once considered counterintuitive ... READ MORE Building a business model based on giving things away for free was once considered counterintuitive when the foundation of revenue generation was based on licensing fees for proprietary software. In the past few years, we’ve seen the open source industry mature. Learn how open source companies are pioneering a new business model. Business / Entrepreneurial

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