CES 2009 and The Social Media Jungle

The CES (Consumer Electronic Show) is the world’s largest consumer technology trade show and it happens every year in Las Vegas. As a part of CES there will be some love for new media during the Social Media Jungle, organized by Jeff Pulver, and I have been invited as a speaker.

The Social Media Jungle at the 2009 International CES brings to light how the advent of social media is changing the way we work and live. Sessions include state-of-the-industry updates and a candid look at how social media disrupts the workplace by empowering companies to lower burn rates. Plus, learn how companies can motivate consumers through social media to drive product sales without increasing costs. [Jeff Pulver]

January 7, 2009 @ The Venetian in Las Vegas

8:30 AM Real-Time Social Networking
(Jeff Pulver)
9:00 AM Welcome to the Jungle
9:20 AM Navigating the Social Media Seas
(Chris Brogan)
9:40 AM Industry Perspective & Update
10:00 AM Industry Perspective & Update
10:20 AM What to Look for in Social Media Platforms in 2009
(Robert Scoble)
10:40 AM How to Get a Return on Brand Investment in Social Media
(Ben Grossman)
11:20 AM Learn, Baby, Learn: Turn Your Social Media Addicts into Assets!
(Jeffrey Sass)
11:40 AM Social Media Principles
(Chris Heuer)
12:00 PM Naked PR: What Marketers Need to Know in the Age of Social Media
(Susan Etlinger)
2:00 PM How Reporters Have to Think of Themselves as an Entrepreneur and Publi…
(Daniel Honigman)
2:30 PM New Media Strategy in Challenging Times: Conquering the 3 Screen World
(Dean Landsman and Howard Greenstein)
2:50 PM How Small Business can use Inbound Marketing…
(Justin Levy)
3:10 PM The Convergence of CE and Social Media
(Jeremy Toeman)
3:30 PM Managing Your Reputation While Being Genuine and Authentic Online
(Dave Taylor)
3:50 PM How to Botch an Agency Briefing – No Matter How Cool You Think…
(David Berkowitz)
4:20 PM How Trust Drives Transactions During a Down Economy
(Eric Weaver)
4:40 PM Leveraging Social Media for the Social Good
(Rebecca Bollwitt – that’s me!)
5:00 PM How New Media is Changing the World
(Brian Reich)
5:20 PM Transforming Unemployed BabyBoomers via Social Media
(Carlos Hernandez)

We’re really trying to get people registered for the Social Media Jungle by this Friday or this track could be in jeopardy. If you’re attending CES or were on the fence, consider this very special day of information sharing as your deciding factor.

The registration costs for this program are: US$ 295 in advance / $395 on site – head to the official registration page for details on sessions and programs.

There is a Social Media Jungle event on Facebook to build awareness for this part of the conference.

I have some decisions and planning to contemplate as we’re going to be in Iowa from the end of December and into January however (in the mean time) I’m still going to promote this fantastic line up and all of the excellent topics and distinguished speakers. Big thanks and kudos go to Jeff Pulver for putting together the Social Media Jungle @ CES.