Networks form the basis of everything, from how your body works to who you know, from how power is distributed to how the store on the corner is kept stocked. Networks are in the news, from the elections to anti-terrorism, to investigations of financial markets and the Blackout in the US.
At MeshForum 2006, May 7-9 in San Francisco, we will explore Networks in depth. We will examine the critical role visualization and visual thinking plays in understanding and managing networks. Then we will look at very large scale social networks as a significant case study of Networks.
On our visualization track, MeshForum will start with an opening Keynote from Manuel Lima, founder of VisualComplexity.com. We will continue with a lunch workshop on Visual Thinking, Monday May 8th by Dave Gray, founder of XPlane. Throughout MeshForum artists whose work focuses on and uses networks will present their work. We will have a closing presentation by Dr. Karen Stephenson of Netform on Monday afternoon.
Our exploration of large scale social networks will start on Sunday May 7th afternoon with presentations from some of the largest online social networks. Anil Dash of Six Apart and LiveJournal, Marc Senasac from Broadband Mechanics, and Mike Jones from Userplane will start our conversations by sharing their experiences working with and managing very large scale social networks. Monday morning we will start with Dr. David Levinson on the economics of transportation networks. Then we will continue with an exploration of political networks with Zack Rosen and Jon Lebkowsky. Robert Scoble and Shel Israel will share insights on new communications networks in a connected world. And after lunch, Howard Greenstein will moderate a conversation with Kris Jacob of Podshow, Christopher Allen of Life With Alacrity, and Jamais Cascio.
MeshForum is also a conference for the attendees. On Tuesday our format is Open Space. Michael Herman, one of the foremost experts on Open Space will open our space. All attendees and speakers will have a chance to convene sessions to collaborate and explore topics of interest around Networks in greater depth. Already sessions are planned to look at social network analysis in greater depth, to look at the impact of outsourcing on business and corporate structures, and much more.
Whether you are an academic, artist, or a professional understanding Networks is a requirement for success in the 21st century. Join us May 7-9 in San Francisco to share your knowledge and to gain new insights and personal connections for your future.
If you are interested in sponsoring MeshForum, please contact Shannon Clark.
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attn: Shannon Clark
1474 University #206
Berkeley, CA 94702