I’m pretty excited to be speaking at Lift2010!
Session: 11:30a-1:00p
Lift is a series of events built around a community of pioneers who get together in Europe and Asia to explore the social implications of new technologies. Each conference is a chance to turn innovation into opportunity by anticipating the major shifts ahead, and by meeting the people who drive them. Lift is an open conference whose success depends in a large part on people’s contributions. As a member of the community, there is a large number of things you can do to get involved in an active way.
Lift10 will gather one thousand participants to explore the most overlooked aspect of innovation: people. Known in techno-parlance as users, people ultimately define the success of all technological and entrepreneurial projects. Their approaches are unique, influenced by cultural and generational diversity. Let’s explore the myths and uncover the reality behind the “connected people”.
The conference will host sessions on: Understanding the different uses of technologies by each generation. The redefinition of privacy. The dynamics of online communities. The myths and realities of online politics. The future of media. Mobile platforms, business model design, travel 2.0, creativity, democracy, innovation, etc.
My Session:
11:30a Session: Digital Media & The Future of Politics
Obama’s use of technology fundamentally changed the execution and management of political campaigns. From mobilizing a nation-wide community of volunteers to collecting millions of dollars of small amount donations, their innovative application and deep understanding of the digital space propelled an unknown senator to the White House.
Using this historical campaign as a point of departure, Harfoush will examine the technological and social trends impacting politics in countries around the world. Join her, as she takes a forward looking perspective to explore what this means for future governments, politicians and activists as they navigate shifting balances of power, tackle new responses protocols and redefine civic engagement on both a local and global spectrum. What will these stakeholders look like in this digital era?
