The 2012 Social Good Summit will continue to incorporate social media in innovative and engaging ways by inviting global participation online as the conference is taking place for the first time.
The 2012 Social Good Summit will host numerous expert entrepreneurs, bloggers and activists in New York City to discuss the potential role of new media and technology in solving some of the world's most urgent issues and greatest challenges.
Additionally, the interactive conference is inviting individuals to organize meetups in hundreds of cities around the world to foster further participation in the conference.
In sharing the conversation on social media and inviting real-time participation around the world, the 2012 Social Good Summit is hoping to tap into the value of collaboration and conversation on social media that has been proven in recent years.
The Social Good Summit hopes to create "one global community, online and offline," from which to crowdsource solutions to pressing global challenges.
Contact Information
Social Good Summit website
Mashable Social Good on Facebook
Mashable Social Good on Twitter
Crowdsourced For-Purpose Conferences
The 2012 Social Good Summit Covers A Range of World Issues
Trend Themes
1. Crowdsourcing Conferences - The emergence of crowdsourced conferences creates opportunities for collaborative and global problem-solving in real-time.
2. Interactive Events - The integration of online participation and real-time discussion into events presents a potential game-changer for engagement and inclusivity.
3. Social Media Impact - The value of collaboration and conversation on social media is being increasingly applied to create global communities and foster groundbreaking solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - The integration of technology with events has the potential to revolutionize the conference industry and create disruptive innovation opportunities for related fields.
2. Non-profit - Non-profit organizations can utilize crowdsourced conferences and social media platforms to initiate and drive more effective and widespread philanthropic efforts.
3. Marketing - The use of online crowdsourcing and social media tools in event marketing may pave the way for more creative and collaborative approaches in the industry.