MIT Technology Review is hosting a special event for the MIT community at the Media Lab on April 9, 2014 that will explore how the Internet will continue to shape the economy, society, politics, and culture. It is a free event for the MIT and local community. There will be a networking reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from 5pm-6:15pm followed by programming and audience Q&A.

We have the following speakers confirmed:

  • Yochai Benkler, Berkman Professor of Entrepreneurial Legal Studies, Harvard Law School; Faculty Co-Director, Berkman Center for Internet and Society, Harvard University

Distributed Innovation and Creativity, Peer Production and Commons in Networked Economy

 ·         Francisco González, Chairman and CEO, BBVA

Knowledge Banking for a Hyperconnected Society

 ·         Thomas W. Malone, Patrick J. McGovern Professor of Management, MIT Sloan School of Management; Founding Director, MIT Center for Collective Intelligence

How is the Internet Changing the Way we Work?

  • Moderator: Jason Pontin, Editor in Chief and Publisher, MIT Technology Review

I would very much appreciate you pushing this information out to your listserv and encourage them to send along to their networks as well. There is limited seating so please encourage interested attendees to register online soon.

Questions about the event can be sent to events@technologyreview.com.

Please feel free to invite any colleagues or friends to attend as well.

Sincerely,

Lina

Lina Umansky

Events Speaker Coordinator

617.475.8112

Lina.Umansky@TechnologyReview.com

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