Lift10 will explore the most overlooked aspect of innovation: people. Known in the techno-parlance as users, consumers, clients, participants, prosumers, citizens or activists, people ultimately define the success of all technological and entrepreneurial projects. They adopt or refute, promote or demote; embrace, reject, or re-purpose. Their approaches are unique, influenced by cultural and generational diversity. A decade after the rebirth of user-centered design and innovation, it's time to explore the myths and uncover the reality behind the "connected people".
Among speakers discover Alex Steffen from WorldChanging, USA, Alice Taylor from Channel 4, UK, Catherine Lottier from Canal Plus, France, Jean Burgess from the Center of Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Australia and many others.
All speeches will be given in English unless specified, and a French translation will be provided. Full program and details: www.liftconference.com/lift10
Tuesday 4 May @ 20:00 Pre-conference drinks for those who are already in Geneva, location to be announced.
Wednesday 5 May
08:30
Doors open
09:30
Workshops Attend or moderate a workshop during these sessions dedicated to networking and information sharing.Learn more
12:00
Lunch Sandwiches will be available for workshop participants and those landing in Geneva at noon.
13:30
Session: Generations and technologies (1/2) How to go beyond the usual clichés on generations? The first part of this session will deal with the ever-increasing importance of seniors and the way they deal with technologies.
15:50
Break and Lift Experience
17:00
Session: Generations and technologies (2/2) How to go beyond the usual clichés on generations? The second part of this session will be about understanding digital natives and millenials' culture.
18:30
Opening Cocktail The traditional official opening with Swiss wines and snacks.
20:00
Open dinner Go out in Geneva and eat with the Lifters you just met. We will provide restaurant recommendations.
Thursday 6 May
08:00
Doors open
09:00
Session: The redefinition of Privacy What is privacy in the 21st Century? Is personal security threatened by the massive collection of personal data?
10:20
Break and Lift Experience
10:55
Session: The old new media Newspapers are struggling, TV is not sure of what the future holds. What is at stake nowadays when informing, reaching and involving people?
12:15
Lunch & Workshops Want to continue the discussion during lunch? Join one of the workshops! Sandwiches and drinks will be available inside each room and in the main hall. Learn more
15:00
Session: Politics Beyond the much talked-about political campaigns on Facebook, how to turn users into citizens engaged in public action?
16:20
Break and Lift Experience
17:00
Session: What's up with on-line communities? Since 2006 Web 2.0 has celebrated the so-called "amateur revolution". What did we learn in the past 5 years? Are we reaching the limits of Web 2.0?
18:30
Fondue! No need to introduce this part of the program, the legendary Lift Fondue (note: to host more participants we have moved to a new location)
Friday 7 May
09:00
Doors open
10:00
Stories Our traditional session dedicated to inspiring stories from people with extraordinary projects and lives.
11:30
Break and Lift Experience
12:00
Wrap up Closing of the conference and announcements.
12:30
Lunch
14:00
Workshops Attend or moderate a workshop during these sessions dedicated to networking and knowledge sharing.Learn more
How to get there ? Parking : paying parking in the conference center By bus : from the Cornavin train station, bus 5, direction Palexpo. Stop « Vermont » By tram : line 13 and 15, direction « Nations ». Stop « Sismondi »
This three-day event is paying. Prior registration mandatory. Special rate for the Premium Rezonance members with a CHF 250.- discount. Don’t hesitate to forward this invitation.
See you on Wednesday May 5th at 9:30 @ CICG, Geneva
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