SXSW 2012 - Using GPS & Location to Enhance Social Networking

Using GPS & Location to Enhance Social Networking
Event	SXSW Interactive 2009
Format	Panel
Organizer	Tom Marchioro – Garmin International
Description	First there were social networks, and then there were location-based social networks, and now GPS and navigation-enhanced mobile social networks. This panel will explore how these emerging platforms integrate with existing social networks (facebook, twitter, etc), leverage GPS navigation functionality, and take location-aware social networking to the next level.
Questions Answered	What are examples of mobile/wireless social networks? What features do these networks have? How does GPS make the user experience different? Is there an app that allows me to see friends from multiple networks? What business model are these applications built on? So I know where my friends are. What else can I do with these networks? What phones/carriers are these networks available with? How do these networks handle privacy and verification? If my device does not have GPS or a data connection, can I still use this service? Do the mobile social networks have APIs that are available for developers?
Panelists	Dan Gilmartin (Ulocate), Thor S, Johnson (Gypsii), Bryan Jones (moximity.com), Tom Marchioro (Garmin International), Martin May (Brightkite)
Level	Advanced
Category	Mobile / Wireless

Using GPS & Location to Enhance Social Networking