Virtual Worlds - HAS BEEN CANCELED

Wed, 05/07/2008 - 5:00pm

Virtual Worlds

 

 

Just as the Internet revolutionized the business world, pundits are now speculating that virtual worlds are the next step in the evolution of technology. Attend this cutting-edge presentation and get the answers to the following questions: <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /?>

 

.       What are the business applications of virtual worlds?

.       How will virtual worlds impact corporate IT in 2008 and the years ahead?

.       What are the opportunities for savvy entrepreneurs?

 

Originating from the Atlanta Chapter of the MIT Enterprise Forum, our Seattle event will include a viewing of this global broadcast followed by a local panel.

 

 The Atlanta panel will be moderated by Benn Konsynski, George S. Craft Professor of Information Systems & Operations Management, Goizueta Business School with a panel discussion to follow.

 

Panelists include:

Deborah Dunagan, Head of the Global Methods Program and the Global Community of Practice Program, IBM

Juan Pablo Gnecco, founder and chief executive officer of Studiocom

Chris Klaus, CEO, Kaneva

Mike Vizard, Editorial Director, Ziff-Davis Enterprise

 

Our local Seattle panel will be moderated by Dave Edery, the author of, "For Fun and Profit: How Games are Transforming the Business World."

 

Panelists include:

Neal Black: VP of Legal & Corporate Affairs & General Counsel, Live Gamer.

Cleat Grumbly, VP of Customer Solutions, Next IT.

Brian White:  Author: "Second Life: A Guide to Your Virtual World".