As you may have read, VentureBeat will kick off our new strategic partnership with the DEMO conference in just nine days in Palm Desert, CA. The highlight for us will be the introduction of “DEMObeat” on the DEMO stage on March 3.
During this session, we’ll be discussing three of the most important trends in technology [...]
During this session, we’ll be discussing three of the most important trends in technology today: The spread of social data sharing services; tomorrow’s tools for building a sustainable, energy-efficient economy; and the Internet and social media innovations improving our productivity.
To celebrate the introduction of DEMObeat, we’re holding a contest for free tickets to the entire three-day event — which normally cost $2,995. To enter, simply comment on this post with 2-3 sentences describing your idea for a 2009 technology trend that will shape the future. The three most provocative or insightful comments will win a ticket.
Here’s your chance to partake of the premier event for technology product launches, where you’ll get to network with investors, executives and other power players in the tech community. It’s going to be fun.
Meanwhile, here’s a little more on the big trends we’re discussing:
How sharing social data across the Web will change lives and business:
Major players such as Google, MySpace and Facebook are rolling out ways for other web sites to access their user data. Such data, including status updates and other real-time information, promise to become increasingly important for consumers and businesses. Already, companies are using real-time information to respond to customer complaints. Younger players such as Twitter have grabbed increasing buzz in this area, and members of the corporate world are taking a closer look at how they can incorporate this data into their work. The point of this panel is to explore what projects are in the works, what opportunities are being created, and what this will mean for consumer and business life over the next three years. It will also explore how industry-wide efforts to create standards for sharing user data are helping, or not.
New tools for energy efficiency
One of the most vital issues facing the world is the need to reduce carbon emissions. One way is to be smart about creating energy efficiencies, and the upside to this is the potential for more jobs. Smart energy metering companies, together with smarter buildings and smart materials are leading the way as we move towards a more sustainable economy.
Productivity 2.0: How new tools are making people more productive
A mix of web and social media technologies are making people more productive. Social networking, wikis, online collaboration, and on-demand software are combining in new ways and being adapted to the work environment, and also to individuals’ private lives. More dynamic operating systems are creating smart phones that can keep people tethered to their workplaces, other devices and colleagues in ways not seen until now.
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