Robert Michael Murray Join us October 4–7, 2010 for an interactive mash-up of talent, ideas, trends and technology. Hear directly from top industry execs. Talk with investors. Meet interactive marketing experts. Network with potential partners. Experiment real-time with open innovation. A convergence of industry leaders, academics, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists will inspire and challenge attendees in a highly immersive program that will include:
* Provocative discussions exploring the impact of next generation digital, social, mobile media and the internet on education, health, enterprise and government.
* Panel discussions spanning how Content will be created, distributed and consumed: augmented reality, music technology, social media for collective intelligence, the future of advertising and media, contextual location, advanced wireless technology, cloud computing, xTV/video, gaming, immersive worlds, healthcare media.
* Birds of a Feather sessions exploring disruptive business models, storytelling, e-democracy, open innovation, VC jam sessions, and real-time topics formed from your suggestions.
* A gaming lounge offering a hands-on preview of next generation technology.
* Live music technology demonstrations, discussions and concerts.
* Tailored special interest lab tours of Georgia Tech’s vast and in-depth areas of expertise. Interact with faculty, researchers and creative students.
* Annual Convergence Innovation Competition
* Demos from dynamic startup companies, industry leaders and student entrepreneurs.
