Pop!Tech Teams with Yahoo! to Bring "Pop!Tech 2006: Dangerous Ideas" Conference to the Web
Leading Internet Brand Empowers Free Public Participation in Renowned Thought Leadership Conference
CAMDEN, ME – October 1, 2006 – Pop!Tech, (poptech.org) the eminent thought leadership conference, has teamed with Yahoo!, the world’s leading Internet brand, to provide free, live streaming video of “Pop!Tech 2006: Dangerous Ideas” to anyone with a broadband Internet connection.
From October 19-21, 2006 from 9:00am to 6:30pm ET, anyone with a broadband connection can watch live streams of the conference, powered by Yahoo!, at live.poptech.org, as well as submit questions to the speakers.
The Pop!Tech conference brings 500 world-class thought leaders and innovators in science, technology, industry, the arts, media, culture and politics together for a three-day conversation on the social impact of new technologies and the shape of things to come. The sold-out conference is among the most respected thought-leadership events in the United States.
“Pop!Tech’s mission is to inspire people everywhere to change the world by fostering visionary conversations about science, technology and the future of ideas” said Pop!Tech Curator and Host, Andrew Zolli . “Our partnership with Yahoo uniquely helps us advance this mission, and spread these remarkable ideas around the globe.”
Like every Pop!Tech, the 2006 event will feature a rich mix of presentations, performances and one-of-a-kind surprises. Speakers and performers at the 2006 conference will include:
- Kwame Anthony Appiah, philosopher
- Thomas Barnett, globalization & military expert
- Stewart Brand, environmental visionary
- Roger Brent, biotech researcher
- Lester Brown, legendary environmentalist
- Blaine Brownell, materials expert
- Homaro Cantu, chef and inventor
- Richard Dawkins, geneticist
- Hasan Elahi, artist
- Brian Eno, musician
- Ze Frank, online creative
- Robert Freling, solar power expert
- Thomas Friedman, New York Times columnist
- Micah Garen & Marie Helene Carleton, filmmakers
- Victoria Hale, healthcare visionary
- Ayaan Ali Hirsi, feminist politician and filmmaker
- Erin McKean, dictionary editor
- Kevin Kelly, technology visionary
- Yungchen Lhamo, Tibetan singer
- Martin Marty, religion expert
- Neema Mgana, Tanzanian activist
- Jason Moran, jazz pianist
- Kent Nichols, digital filmmaker
- Losang Ragbey, Tibetan activist
- Clifford Ross,multimedia polymath
- John Sculley, technology pioneer
- South Africa’s Sinikithemba Choir,
- Bruce Sterling, futurist and science fiction author
- Zinhle Thabete, HIV community worker
- J Craig Venter, genetics pioneer
- Reggie Watts, vocalist
- Marianne Weems, theatrical producer
- Will Wright, game designer
- The YesMen, antiglobalization media hackers
A full list and live speaking schedule is available at live.poptech.org.
About Pop!Tech Held annually since 1997 in the seaside village of Camden, Maine, Pop!Tech is a one-of-a-kind conference, a community of remarkable people, and an ongoing conversation about science, technology and the future of ideas. The conference is the signature event of the Pop!Tech Institute,a non-profit organization focused on uniting the world's most prominent thought leaders to network, share knowledge, and discuss the effects of technology on society. The conference's roster of speakers and its unique format have earned international acclaim. For more information, see www.poptech.org.
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