[A2k] iSummit Japan 29 July - 01 August

[Rosanne Hack]

Don't miss this:

This year is about practical application, implementation and
taking initiatives from the drawing board to the boardwalk.
At this year's summit you're going to be inspired, you're going to
be guided, but most importantly, you're going to work!=E2=80=A8=E2=80=A8
The programme which has been created collaboratively by the
community for the community, has taken many months of intensive
of work and is evolving daily.  As more information becomes
available from our Lab Leaders and their teams, we will share this
with you. In the meantime, here is a taster of what's in store:
If you're into making your business idea open, but haven't had the
opportunity to test the waters, now is your chance to get some
valuable advice.  Housed within the Open Business Lab (http://wiki.icommons=
.org/index.php/ISummit_2008/Open_Business)
is a session entitled "Open Consultation" which will give
entrepreneurs the opportunity to present their open business idea
to a multidisciplinary group of experienced 'open business' folk
who will provide realistic, focused, honest and helpful feedback
on their ideas.  =E2=80=A8=E2=80=A8The Local Context, Global Commons Lab (h=
ttp://wiki.icommons.org/index.php/ISummit_2008/Local_Content_
Global_Commons) will offer a session called "Community-centric
publishing successes and challenges" and will 'get real'!
Participants will hear firsthand from real-life initiatives that
have been involved in community-centered publishing, for better
or worse.  People will hear about the successes and challenges
from well known names such as 5 Minutes to Midnight and Pratham
Books to being inspired by the Pattern Wiki and Scribed.=E2=80=A8=E2=80=A8T=
here's
lots more.This is just the tip of the iceberg.  Keep reading the
isummit programme (http://icommonssummit.org/programme/index.html)
as more and more information becomes available.  And be prepared
to come to this year's summit with an appetite for debate, a
spirit for sharing, and a body keen to build! =E2=80=A8

We'll make you famous

Got something to say? Want to reach all iSummit participants?
Want to affirm your friendship? Why not add your message of
upport or book an ad (http://icommonssummit.org/support/
partnership-opportunities.html) in the iSummit printed programme.
The 2008 booklet will contain all the vital programme information
such as when and where the Lab sessions take place, as well as
logistical and contact information =E2=80=93 it's being designed as an
easy reference guide and a useful companion for all iSummit
participants.

A5 Page bookings: full page, full colour US$2,000; full page,
black and white US$1,250.

Booking deadlines have been extended. Please contact us for more
information on how YOU or YOUR ORGANISATION can feature in this
space and enjoy the fame of appearing in the limited edition and
much sought-after, official 2008 iCommons Summit Programme.


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