With Mashable's annual Social Good Summit right around the corner -- 2014's event is September 21 to 22 in NYC -- people from all over the world are hoping to get involved, whether through a global meetup or other inclusive features.
The goal of the summit is to unite grassroots activists, change makers and world leaders to discuss how to best use today's tools in order to make the world a better place. In addition to speakers like Fast Company's Robert Safian and UN Goodwill Ambassador and actress Connie Britton, the hope is people can tune in and contribute regardless of where they live. Live streaming in seven languages will be happening, as well as global meetups, Audio Now and MOOC to ensure the event's inclusivity.
Inclusive International Initiatives
The Social Good Summit Features Global Meetups And Other Tools
Trend Themes
1. Global Meetups - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a global platform that allows people from all over the world to connect and collaborate on social good initiatives.
2. Live Streaming - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced streaming technologies that can broadcast events in multiple languages, enabling global participation and engagement.
3. MOOC (massive Open Online Courses) - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing online courses that focus on social good and provide education and resources to empower individuals in making positive change worldwide.
Industry Implications
1. Social Networking - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Building a social networking platform specifically designed for social good initiatives, providing a space for collaboration, sharing, and mobilization.
2. Streaming Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced streaming technologies that can accommodate multiple languages and large-scale events, catering to diverse global audiences.
3. Online Education - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating online courses and platforms that focus on social good and provide accessible and inclusive learning opportunities for individuals worldwide.