Post in FYI - Personal Democracy Forum Conference Discount

2008 May 21 02:21 UTC

The folks at PDF wanted me to extend this discount to E-Democracy.Org
volunteers. If you plan or are interested in attending this important
conference in New York City, make sure you use the discount. The day after on
June 25 I am hoping to organize an E-Democracy specific input/outreach
gathering, so let me know if you will be around. - Steven Clift,
<email obscured>

From: Steven Clift <email obscured>>
To: <email obscured>
Sent: 5/19/08, 4:20:42 PM
Subject: [DW] Conf - DoWire Discount for Personal Democracy Forum Early Birds -
23-24 June 2008 - New York City

If you are on the fence about attending the now two day Personal Democracy
Forum - http://www.personaldemocracy.com/conference - in New
York, perhaps the DoWire's member discount will entice you to join me at this
conference. See the full announcement below.

For those outside the U.S., this is one of the best e-democracy events worth
jumping over the pond. Their second day (where I will be speaking) includes a
major focus on governance and ties to my questions about "White House 2.0" and
local up democracy building online between elections. This is a huge shift in
U.S. interest in ways citizens can
engage each other and their governments online. We've been stuck on
e-campaigning for tool long.

In addition to the conference, I am planning a gathering either the evening of
June 24 or on June 25th. I'd like to update people on the work of
E-Democracy.Org, gather your input and have a mini-version of the dynamic
neighbors online discussion -
http://www.dowire.org/notes/?p=405 - I held in DC the other week. If you'd like
an invite, drop me a note: <email obscured>

Sincerely,
Steven Clift
E-Democracy.Org and DoWire.Org

Personal Democracy Forum 2008

*Agenda:*        To learn how technology is changing the world of
government, not-for-profits, and civic engagement.
* Date:*             June 23–24, 2008
*Place:*           Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln
Center (60th and Broadway, NYC).
*Admission:*   $595 for Early-Bird Special  (minus an additional $150
for DoWire members by May 31st only!)
*Website:*       http://www.personaldemocracy.com/conference
*

*Special Discount for DoWire.org Members!*

*Use discount code "*dowirepdf*" to receive $150 off the Early-Bird
special!*

Instructions

*1. Log onto http://regonline.com/pdf2008
2. Click "early bird registration"
3. In the field that appears and reads "Promotion," type in discount
code* *"*dowirepdf*"
4. Continue with registration

*
Technology and the Internet are changing politics and democracy.*
*
_Why Attend_*

* Hear from the nation's top opinion makers, thought leaders, political
practitioners, technologists, and journalists
* Network, exchange ideas, and explore how technology and the Internet
can help you and your organization succeed in the new networked world.
* Learn about new online tools and how to use them to raise money, build
support, and change the world
* Meet new customers, partners, collaborators, and innovators

*
_Who Should Attend_*

* Political professionals
* Non-profit executives and staff
* Communication
* Bloggers
* Social entrepreneurs
* Advocacy organizations
* Technology companies
* Anyone excited about the future of democracy and advocacy.

*
_Thought Leader Speakers This Year Include:_
*
*  Arianna Huffington, Huffington Post
*  Jimmy Wales, Wikipedia
*  Vint Cerf, Google
*  Larry Lessig, Stanford University
*  Craig Newmark, Craigslist.com
*  Josh Marshall, Talking Points Memo
*  Elizabeth Edwards, John Edwards '08
*  Michael Arrington, TechCrunch
*  Joe Trippi, John Edwards '08 & Dean '04
*  Ben Smith, Politico.com
*  Esther Dyson, EDventure.com
*  Scott Heiferman, Meetup.com
*  Robert Scoble, FastCompany.tv
*  Jason Calacanis, Mahalo
*  Chuck Defeo, Townhall.com
*  Robin Chase, Zipcar
*  Amy Holmes, CNN Political Analyst
*  Beth Noveck, New York Law School
*  Mike Turk, George Bush '04
*  Patrick Ruffini, Republican Web strategist
*  Douglas Rushkoff, Author
*  Sarah Stirland, Wired
*  Zephyr Teachout, Duke University
*  Matt Stoller, OpenLeft.com
*  Jose Antonio Vargas, Washington Post
*  Ethan Zuckerman, Berkman Center
*  Ellen Miller, Sunlight Foundation
*  Cyrus Krohn, e-Campaign Director, RNC
*  Mayhill Fowler, OffTheBus.net
*  Steve Grove, YouTube
*  Lee Brenner, MySpace.com
Plus many more!

*
See a YouTube highlight clip from Personal Democracy Forum 2007:

*

*_
2008 Personal Democracy Forum Sponsored By:_*

* Mozilla Foundation
* AOL
* Microsoft
* echoditto
* Meetup
* RealClearPolitics

* MSHC Partners
* Ketchum
* BlogAds
* Mobile Commons
* ClickToBlue
* The NY Observer
* CQ Politics
* iContact
* Townhall.com
* justmeans
* eventful
* Care2
* Aristotle
* linkfluence
* thepoint
* National Journal
* freepress

Questions?
Email: <email obscured>
<email obscured>>

Member profile for Steven Clift:
http://groups.dowire.org/contacts/stevenclift