As the digital landscape continues to shift towards a more humanized experience, attention is becoming the new currency. The old model was about campaigns. The new model is driven by fueling meaningful conversations and curating relevant content. Join David as he provides a roadmap for the future path of the digital journey.
Building the World We Want: Technology, Activism & Civic Infrastructure
As next generation, tech-savvy social movements around the world have erupted in recent years, many are wondering about its impact on American civic engagement. With U.S. demographics and economic patterns mirroring those of the nation's involved in the Arab Spring, some are predicting that the next wave of dramatic social change and participation may happen right here at home. But what will that look like? How is the next generation of social change agents already re-imagining civic engagement? And what role does technology, digital media and innovation play in that process?
Immediately following the "Entrepreneurial Resources" session, hear from Tech Cocktail, Fortify.vc & the Washington Business Journal on their own research and perspectives around early stage investment and insights into the state of launching ventures in the DC region and beyond -- followed by the "Getting Funded" panel at 2pm. There will be some time for "open mic" - so get ready to share in a rapid fire open mic format who you are, what you're working on, and how much funding you're looking for (if any).
Turning Online Connections into Real World Action
