Technology on Overdrive:
Moving Beyond Web 2.0
IABC Presents Michael Rudnick of Watson Wyatt and David Berger of IBM

Just when communicators were starting to understand the power of blogs and podcasting, new technology is taking center stage. As social media plays an increasingly influential role in our everyday lives, it is also revolutionizing the way in which organizations communicate. Join Michael Rudnick, Global Intranet & Portal Practice Leader for Watson Wyatt and David Berger, Manager, Strategic Communications for IBM, and IABC to find out the newest trends in technology and learn how the leading companies are using them to communicate in new and impactful ways.

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS
Michael Rudnick is an industry pioneer, having developed the first intranet for Xerox in the early 1990’s, long before the term was coined. He has more than 25 years of experience, the past 15 years providing intranet, enterprise and HR portal and eCommunications technology consulting and implementation services to many global enterprises. He has extensive experience in the use of “Web 2.0” technology – social media, blogs, wiki’s, podcasts, etc. to enable collaboration, productivity and communication amongst diverse, global employee populations.

David Berger manages strategic communications for IBM Systems and Technology Group, where he is responsible for new media, site, financial, manager and HR communications. David has been a leader in IBM’s new media strategy, responsible for the initial development of IBM’s blogging guidelines and strategy. He also created an internal streaming video channel, and has evangelized new media to a wide variety of internal and external audiences. In addition to his cross-IBM work on new media, David has served as editor of the IBM Global Services Intranet, led internal communications for IBM’s On Demand Business initiative, and helped write IBM’s 2005 and 2006 Annual Reports.

Date: Monday, October 29, 2007
Time: Registration and Networking: 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.; Program: 7:15 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Lower-level Conference Room
200 First Stamford Place, Stamford, CT 06902
Map Parking is available in the parking complex next to the building on B2.

Includes: Buffet dinner–Italian-style chicken entrée, pasta side dish, mixed green salad and a selection of desserts. Complimentary coffee, soft drinks and wine are also included.

Cancellations must be made 72 business hours prior to the event for a full refund. If you cannot meet this cancellation deadline, you can send a replacement.