Presented by Netroots Nation and the Netroots Arts and Education Initiative
UPDATE: The Summit is SOLD OUT, but we still have tickets available for the evening celebration.
Technology played a pivotal role in the 2008 election and has forever changed the political landscape. Come hear some of the Bay Area's leading technology and civic leaders discuss how new media is changing not only politics and democracy—but society and business, too. Learn how to use new media to promote your cause or organization, then stick around to celebrate the accomplishments of Netroots activists and Bay Area innovators who pioneered these groundbreaking online organizing techniques.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Bently Reserve, 301 Battery Street, San Francisco
SUMMIT: Noon to 6 p.m.
Featuring workshops and demonstrations led by industry experts on topics such as blogging, viral video, mobile campaigns and social networking (schedule TBA, please arrive by 11:30 a.m. to check in)
CELEBRATION: 7 to 11 p.m.
Special guest: San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris
Live music by Eoin Harrington and DJ Dan Ancona
Open bar, hors d'oeuvres
CO-HOSTS
Citizen Hope, Courage Campaign, Daily Kos, Democracy Action, Jack & Jill Politics, San Francisco magazine, and Mother Jones
The Bay Area New Media Summit + Celebration is a project of the Netroots Arts and Education Initiative (NAEI), Netroots Nation's 501(c)3 partner organization.
TICKETS
$60 Celebration (The Summit is SOLD OUT, but we still have tickets available for the evening celebration.)
STUDENTS: We've got a special offer for you, get a ticket to the party for $20, RSVP with this special link.
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OPENING PLENARY SESSION
Noon to 1:30 PM - Banking Hall
Opening remarks by Speaker Nancy Pelosi
The Evolution of Journalism
News outlets across the country are struggling to stay afloat, while blogs are gaining readership—and clout—with breaking coverage and an interactive platform. At the same time, organizations like Current TV are enlisting citizen journalists to grow their audiences. In an era where blogs and social media applications like YouTube and Twitter are shifting power to those formerly known as the audience, how is technology evolving the concept of journalism? How can both old and new media outlets innovate and survive as others are dying?
Panelists: Markos Moulitsas, Daily Kos; Tim Dickinson, Rolling Stone; Karl Frisch, Media Matters for America; Clara Jeffery, Mother Jones; Robin Sloan, Current; and new media research consultant Lynn Gutstadt (moderator)
PANELS
How to Socialize Your Video
1:35 to 2:35 PM - Banking Hall
Hooman Khalili of Alice 97.3 and Hooman.tv and David Peck, social media strategist for LSF Interactive, discuss the social media tools that can be used to increase video impressions, word of mouth and buzz. Khalili's video "A Citizen's Cry," which targeted young voters, garnered more than five million views. Plus, learn to drive action around a video from Olivia Ma, news manager at YouTube.
The Wisdom of Crowds
1:35 to 2:35 PM - 1st Floor Conference Room
You might have heard the term "crowdsourcing," but how can it work for you? Hear from seasoned practitioners who have put this concept to use in effective ways. GetSatisfaction president Lane Becker, new media consultant Gina Cooper and Beth Murphy of Digg will lead this session.
Audio, Video and Activism
1:35 to 2:35 PM - Apollo Boardroom
Podcasts are the ideal medium to get your message out to the kind of multi-taskers who get things done. Learn how to get people's ear in this session led by Patrick O'Heffernan of InTheStudio Podcasting, Victor d'Allant of socialedge.org, and producer and former BBC engineer Brian Butler.
You Have 66 New Friend Requests!
3:15 to 4:15 PM - Banking Hall
Build a vibrant online base using Facebook Pages. Learn how to create a presence that connects your customers, engages your audience and drives brand awareness. Chris Kelly, chief privacy officer at Facebook, Marika Shaub, manager of social networking & member engagement at MoveOn.org, and Phil Sykes, account director at Ammo Marketing, will present.
Social Media for Social Good
3:15 to 4:15 PM - 1st Floor Conference Room
Online organizing and micro-volunteering make it easier than ever for individuals to get involved. Learn how technology is transforming the way non-profits harness the power of their passionate supporters—and motivate their passive supporters up the ladder of engagement. Tessie Guillermo, president and ceo of ZeroDivide, Bruce Kelley, editor-in-chief of San Francisco magazine, Ben Rigby, co-founder of The Extraordinaries, and Steve Wright, director of innovation at the SalesForce.com Foundation will present.
Developing Online Campaigns
3:15 to 4:15 PM - Apollo Boardroom
Join Jim Walsh of Wired for Change to discuss how you can create a web presence and start putting new media tools and technology to work for your organization or cause.
Creating Community Online
4:55 to 5:45 PM - Banking Hall
Starting a blog does not necessarily translate into an active online community. Markos Moulitsas of Daily Kos, Cheryl Contee of Jack and Jill Politics, Sarah Granger of MOMocrats, and Jason Rosenthal of Ning.com will discuss best practices for those who seek to develop a self-sustaining online community.
Rapid Messaging: Creating Measurable Impact on Society, Politics and Media
4:55 to 6 PM - 1st Floor Conference Room
Can a quirky status update, tweet, text message, social news story, or social letter have immediate and measurable impact on society, politics and media? This session, led by cultural anthropologist and Guerilla PR CEO Michael Leifer, PopRule co-founder Rob Kramer and ChangeSF founder James Hanusa will focus on effective rapid messaging using social media applications such as Twitter, Digg, Facebook, Flickr and PopRule and more.
Doin' it Live: Using Live Video to Expand Your Audience
4:55 to 6 PM - Apollo Boardroom
In a matter of minutes, anyone with a camera and video connection can become a broadcaster. Learn how to reach a global audience of unlimited size by live stream expert Justin Kan of Justin.tv.
Payments for this event are made to Netroots Arts and Education Initiative (NAEI), a California 501(c)3 corporation, and are tax-deductible. The charges will appear on your credit card as "NETROOTS NATION."
Paper tickets will not be issued. You will receive an email confirming your purchase. Tickets are non-refundable once purchased.
