Web 2.0 Summit is a collaboration of O’Reilly Media Inc. and TechWeb and moderated by John Battelle and Tim O’Reilly. The Summit through its interactive format will present their unique point of view on the Web’s future-in-flux by way of plenary sessions, onstage conversations and in-depth workshops. From here, you will learn what business models are effective, what’s in store for the future and how it will impact on your business.
The Summit aims to bring together the brains, innovation and direction of the Internet industry in one place all at the same time. In addition to this, the organizers have considered the needs of other industry leaders who are turning to the Web for solutions.
On its fifth year, the Summit will bring together over 70 thought leaders and entrepreneurs to give presentations that are designed to stir, surprise and thrill the audience and in turn will encourage active audience participation. Top executives from the business will discuss during the plenary sessions and workshops the future of the Web and new web technologies.
An initial lineup of speakers will include senior level executives, technologist, financiers, entrepreneurial innovators and analysts. Among the names included are: Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Ning and Netscape Communications Corporation; Lance Armstrong, Livestrong; Ken Auletta, The New Yorker; John Battelle, Federated Media Publishing; Marc Benioff, Salesforce.com; Ralph de la Vega, AT & T Mobility; Kevin Johnson, Microsoft; Mary Meeker, Morgan Stanley, Tim O’Reilly, O’Reilly Media, Inc.; Padmasree Warrior, Cisco Systems; Anne Wojcicki, 23andMe; and a lot more.
