Age old broadcast has one. Is there one for digital production? should there be? What's the best way to get an idea executed.
This panel will show you how to take an idea into production.

The digital business model doesn't seem to be one that people have adequately wrapped their heads around, this panel will feature a slew of success stories who will share their experiences and advice for what makes a successful model

Remotely working isn't the same as working remote. What's the best way to thwart social isolation? Do you really need face time to prove you're getting your work done? Dispel the myths (watching endless hours of daytime television), perpetuate the stereotypes (wearing pajamas to work), and learn the tricks of the trade (pressing mute during conference calls while the dog barks in the background). "Telecommuting" is so 2002. "Remote Employees" are the new black.

Should you be targeting perceived influencers or engaging with potential evangelists in social media? Are you trying to get a short burst of tweets or a game-changer? Why "influencer strategies" are short-sighted.

Cheap and open source software, hardward and techniques for low budget video production

How can we take social media beyond the conversation and integrate it with marketing strategy to innovate how organisations and businesses operate.

A panel on web design standards, best practices, showcases and more...

With studios such as Big Spaceship, GrupoW and North Kingdom scooping up major awards for websites that immerse the user, how important is audio in an overall experience? How will mobile browsing effect OAE in future? How much importance should be placed on audio design?

It's not always easy working for yourself. Get tips and advice on everything from how to balance your family and work life, to chasing down the next gig.

What does digital production cost? and what should it cost?
Pulling back the curtain to expose the least accessible part of digital - pricing.

Location apps are red hot. Twitter and Facebook are adding location as a core element in their status updates. Foursquare and Gowalla went head to head at SXSWi for the title of "Mayor of the Checkin".

Is this overhyped? Are we excited? What are traditionnal directory publishers (aka yellow pages) up to? What about newspapers, aren't they a likely local king?

This panel will feature local experts (from coast to coast, this is a big country) on the who, what, why and of course, the where! We will explore, discuss, disagree and might even have a little bit of fun...

How is the government using social media to communicate with their voters?

What could be beyond 2009 and beyond facebook & twitter? This panel discusses the possible marketing trends to future generations?

Social media has many uses: customer engagement; listening and monitoring; and the list goes on.

But what about using social media for event design? How can event designers use social media and other free tools to spread the word and engage guests post-event? What tools are available? This panel will talk about the important relationship between people, events and how to use these tools to build relationships.

In the days of emerging (and over-hyped) brand strategy methods, it's time for brands to embrace their digital calling. Social Media needs to be saved from itself and transparency is a misnomer.

Today's new digital brand must engage community in a way that creates loyalty and mystique at the same time. This panel will help you open your mind to embrace the new digital brand atmosphere, take back control of your brand, tell the big agency to "screw off"!, and embrace creative opportunities so that your brand will create a cult following.

What is the future for massively multiplayer casual games? Mafia Wars and FarmVille are reasonably successful but are really very evil.

Is there a way to make a great gaming experience in the form of a social network app? If so, what would be best practices?

With over 4 billion mobile consumers thirsting to get up close and personal with their favourite artists... How could any artist leverage the 'going mobile' frenzy to launch, promote and release their next big thing? Why are leading mobile industry players like BlackBerry, Nokia, Apple, Google, Motorola and others trying to get to the front of the line? How is mobile changing the ways the music industry (amatuer and/or professional) connects with its audience? How do artists leverage the best mix of mobile media to get more intimate & interactive?

Rewind on the history of the digital music industry, then pause for thought on the current state of play, before fast forwarding to where things are headed in recording and publishing.

Ten years after clumsily shutting down Napster, the music industry is finally on the road to recovery. How did record labels finally kill off the illegal download? With convenience. Post-2010 = the streaming teens.