The Internet, Mobile Technology and Cross-Cultural Communication

Title: The Internet, Mobile Technology and Cross-Cultural Communication

Date: March 27, 2008

Description: The rapid evolution of technology, social networks and mobile platforms is transforming classical notions of community and cross-cultural communication, offering new ways to disseminate ideas and drive engagement. In this session, leading thinkers and practitioners will explore the role of these new platforms as a means of developing community across cultures, and identify practical opportunities for delegates to leverage new technology to break down barriers, spread innovative ideas and attract new resources.

Panel:

• Victor d'Allant, Executive Director, Social Edge
• Ami Dar, Executive Director, Idealist.org
• Bruno Giussani, European Director, TED Conferences
  
• Premal Shah, President, Kiva.org  
  
• Katrin Verclas, Co-founder and Editor, MobileActive.org

Coverage of this session:

• Blog Entries
• Video

Also at the Skoll World Forum:

• Storytelling in the Modern World

• Marketing that Matters

• The Cultural Arts Industry, Innovation and Social Change

Related Information on Social Edge:

• DakNet Providing Internet connectivity to rural India, Blogged by Sagar Gubbi

• Gramjyoti Rural Broadband ProjectEricsson brings mobile broadband connectivity to rural India, Blogged by Sagar Gubbi
  

  How Social Entrepreneurs Collaborate When In Different Locations, Hosted by Paul Lamb

• Tech Solutions on a Shoestring, Hosted by Jason Clark

  Jason Ryer - Bolivia, Grupo de Avance Tecnológico to help children gain skills to be more competive, podcast interview
  

• More related discussions, jobs, and opportunities