This may be a year of tightening belts and minding budgets but there are still plenty of special events and programs in which you can participate at Web 2.0 Expo – for free!

With your Expo Pass you have access to all programs and activities taking place in our main keynote hall including:

• Keynotes – hear industry luminaries present their takes on the future of the Web and high order tidbits of knowledge.
• Opening Reception sponsored by Palm – following the keynotes on Wednesday, all attendees are invited to have a drink and make some friends
• Launch Pad – after a rigorous selection process by esteemed industry judges, watch five lucky startups present their demos.
• Tekzilla Live! – watch internet television live as the hosts of Tekzilla bring you hands on reviews of the latest gear, tips and tricks.

In the Expo Hall you’ll see Web 2.0 products and services that will help bring the power of less to your business.

• Expo Hall – open Wednesday through Friday at 10:30am. See schedule for closing times.
• Booth Crawl – vendor-sponsored libations for your networking pleasure.
• Non-Profit Pavilion – start here to see how you can get involved in local non-profits.
• Solutions Showcase Theater – a series of 10 minute presentations from sponsors and exhibitors. Product demos, real world case studies, and networking.

Free Education:

• Web2Open, Hybrid Sessions & the Open Lounge – our official on-site unconference is back with community-driven sessions, speeddating Q&A, cross-over sessions with the main conference and a casual, wi-fi equipped lounge where you can get your chill on.
• Government 2.0 Track – How to use the skills, principles and practices of Web 2.0 to help bring increased government transparency, public involvement and reduced cost to government.
• Sponsored Sessions – vendors show and tell in this track

Special Programs:

• Sunlight Hackathon – what’s one easy way a developer can start building the new economy and society we sorely need? Participate in the Open Government movement, hackers wanted.
• Birds of a Feather Sessions – continue focused discussions and network with like-minded folks by attending (or creating) an evening BoF.

And lastly, we’ve put together a great list of official and community events that take place all week long. We’ve got a little something for everyone, and be sure to keep checking back for updates and more listings.

Register today for your FREE Expo Pass or upgrade to an Expo Plus Pass and receive 2 Conference session passes and VIP seating at Ignite.