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Internet Toaster 2.0: The Smart Grid Experience

Event Interactive 2010
Format Panel
Organizer Len Hause MashBrain
Description As the Smart Grid gets rolled out and each home accommodates hundreds of new networked devices, relatively little has been said about the user experiences and social opportunities that will be encountered. The panel will explore these from several points of view from seasoned industry executives.
Questions
Answered
  1. Why does Smart Grid have to do with SxSW?
  2. Why does Smart Grid need a user experience?
  3. How will the consumer benefit?
  4. Who will own the experience?
  5. What technology hurdles need to be overcome?
  6. What role will the utility companies play?
  7. How will this experience evolve?
  8. Is there anyone working on this now?
  9. What best practices exist in the market today?
  10. What social networks might evolve from Smart Grid?
Level Advanced
Category Business / Entrepreneurial / Monetization