Web 2.0 Expo Blog

danah boyd on Email Sabbaticals

Jennifer Pahlka — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:30:43 +0000

Last January I wrote about a speaker I had contacted who was on email sabbatical. I didn’t name her at the time, but it was danah boyd, who, being back from sabbatical now, will be speaking at Web 2.0 Expo New York in November (though on her research, not on her email policies.)

I’m still a huge fan of this idea (though I haven’t had the opportunity to try it out myself yet) and was excited to see that CBC radio has done an interview with danah here.

Enjoy.

Women2, in conversation: Gray Area Foundation

Janetti Chon — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:38:22 +0000

Gray Area Foundation for the the Arts

GAFFTA founder and executive director Josette Melchor shares stories -

Since 2005, she has been working towards opening three art spaces in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco. She speaks about the importance of arts education, choosing a location, and what her organization teaches artists about digital marketing.

Community Partner Women 2.0:

An organization committed to increasing the number of women entrepreneurs starting high growth ventures by providing the resources, network, and knowledge for the launch and growth of their company. Join our mailing list at http://www.women2.org/

[NY] Happenings: Ignite NYC IV returns for Internet Week

Janetti Chon — Tue, 26 May 2009 23:08:28 +0000

If you had five minutes on stage what would you say? What if you only got 20 slides and they rotated automatically after 15 seconds? Around the world geeks have been putting together Ignite nights to show their answers.

Join us for another Ignite NYC IV, hosted by Web 2.0 Expo conference co-chair, Brady Forrest of O’Reilly Radar.

For speaker details and updates join Ignite on Facebook or see the O’Reilly Ignite community site. This event is free; cash bar. RSVP here.

Evening Schedule: Doors open at 6:45pm for cocktail hour. 8pm Film Contest. 8:30pm Ignite presentations, ending with bar service.

[SF] Happenings: WordCamp hosted by WordPress / Automattic

Janetti Chon — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:48:28 +0000

Web 2.0 Expo New York: submit as a speaker by 5/26

Janetti Chon — Fri, 22 May 2009 20:02:46 +0000

Update: Deadline extended to midnight PST on Friday, 5/29

Happy Friday! Happy long weekend! HappyMemorial Day!

A quick reminder that if you’re interested in speaking at Web 2.0 Expo New York, which takes place November 16 - 19th at the Javits Center, our call for papers closes on Tuesday, May 26th!

If you’re passionate about the power of the web, share your knowledge and insights with your peers at Web 2.0 Expo New York. What kind of submissions are we looking for, you ask? Visit the Web 2.0 Expo New York proposals page for more details and a link to the submission form. Need a little guidance on creating an eye-catching proposal? Check out the great tips from Program Co-Chair Jennifer Pahlka on how to submit a successful proposal.

We had a fantastic inaugural event last year in New York and if you want to be involved for 2009, here’s your chance.

Our advisory board is already reading through submissions so yes, go enjoy some sun and time off but don’t miss your chance to submit.

Cheers,

~ Janetti

In Conversation with Women 2.0: Veronica Belmont, Tekzilla

Janetti Chon — Fri, 22 May 2009 17:27:16 +0000

Advice from Veronica Belmont: Got to know what you are talking about!!

Join us in this interview with Veronica where she shares her journey from CNET to Tekzilla along with her secret to a great personal brand.

And there’s more. Watch Veronica’s keynote video from Web 2.0 Expo San Francisco, where Tekzilla filmed LIVE on our main stage with special guest Evan Williams, co-founder of Twitter.

Veronica Belmont is the co-host of Revision3’s tech-centric show, Tekzilla, and Qore on the PlayStation Network. Previous to that, she hosted several other online video shows and podcasts, including Mahalo Daily, Buzz Out Loud, MP3 Insider, and Crave. She also created tech video content for CNET TV, including the popular series Prizefight.

10 Ways to Change the World Through Social Media

Janetti Chon — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:52:07 +0000

Max Gladwell of the Huffington Post wrote an interesting article today titled: 10 Ways to Change the World Through Social Media

For most of us, social media has changed our lives in some meaningful way. Collectively it is changing the world for good.

He showcases a list of 10 non-profits including SalaamGarage, an organization that leads trips that combine cultural immersion travel with citizen journalism collaborating with NGOs around the world.

The idea is that social media has enabled each of us to have an audience. Whether through Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, or a personal blog, each of us can have influence and reach. What’s more, it can be used for good. SalaamGarage coordinates trips for citizen journalists (that means you) to places like India and Vietnam in conjunction with non-government organizations like Seattle-based Peace Trees. The destination is the story, as these humanitarian journalists report on the people they meet and discoveries they make. Their words, images, and video are posted to the social web to gain exposure and because these stories just need to be told.

Gladwell notes that “this is not a top-10 list, nor are these listed in any particular order. It’s also incomplete.” Please contribute to the conversation by posting a comment to his article and use #10ways in your tweets.

I highlight SalaamGarage because founder Amanda Kostner presented a keynote in our most recent Web 2.0 Expo San Francisco, which you can view here.

ReadWriteWeb’s Guide to Online Community Management

Janetti Chon — Thu, 14 May 2009 20:47:23 +0000

ReadWriteWeb just released premium reports for businesses.

I was asked to be an early reviewer and got quoted in the report and in their announcement. Aw shucks… Very cool!

It’s hard not to get excited about this when I know how excited editor Marshall Kirkpatrick is about the launch!

And the reality is that there is so much interest in community-building for businesses that it’s the right time for this type of report to surface.

The first 75 pages are a collection of case studies and testimonials – and as Sameer Patel (Pretzel Logic) wrote in his blog post, one can struggle “with the idea of buying a premium report that was largely peppered with quotes from articles that I’ve read before…” but what Marshall has provided is an in-depth and intelligent collection of the most salient, relevant and helpful quotes – scoured from across the interwebs, and from those at the forefront of community management.

Sameer proceeds to present an in-depth review of why the report is valuable to Enterprise businesses so do read on…

You can download a free sample section of the report here.

Wrapping up Web 2.0 Expo by Moya Watson

Janetti Chon — Tue, 12 May 2009 00:29:19 +0000

Moya wrote a fantastic recap of her take-aways from this past Web 2.0 Expo San Francisco, titled: Web Comes to Its Senses.

In a 5-part bulleted essay Moya shares quotes, ideas, and key highlights focusing on the sense of self, presence, place, government and community. All key themes from 2009’s Web 2.0 Expo SF. Read on…

Women 2.0 Interview: Jen Bekman, 20×200

Janetti Chon — Fri, 08 May 2009 19:25:15 +0000

Jen Bekman thought she was on the perfect path working at Netscape in 1999. Today, Jen owns the tremendously popular New York gallery that shares her name, writes a blog called Personism, and is the founder of the international photo competition, Hey, Hot Shot!. Her latest endeavor is 20×200, limited-edition prints and photos available online at ridiculously affordable prices.

Join us as we ask her about starting over, finding the right project for yourself, and curating versus crowdsourcing.

Jen Bekman Projects, including the gallery and its exhibitions, 20×200, Personism, Hey, Hot Shot! and Jen herself, have been featured in numerous publications, nationally and internationally. Jen frequently lectures and participates on panels about art, technology, media and marketing. A popular reviewer at top portfolio review events, Jen was recently honored with the Rising Star Award at the Griffin Museum of Photography’s annual Focus Awards and named an Innovator of the Year by American Photo magazine. Her writing has appeared in GOOD Magazine and photo-eye Booklist.

Recently, Jen was a speaker at Web 2.0 Expo San Francisco where she presented on Corralling the Crowdsourced Community.

Community partner of Web 2.0 Expo, Women 2.0 is committed to increasing the number of women entrepreneurs starting high growth ventures by providing the resources, network, and knowledge for the launch and growth of their company.