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Press Release
Bestselling author Thomas Friedman and Web 2.0 advocate Tim O'Reilly to address technology innovation in a Flat World
New York Event Hosted by CollabNet -- “Staying Ahead In a Flat World: What's Next” -- Also Featuring Reuters COO Devin Wenig and CollabNet Founder and CTO Brian Behlendorf
BRISBANE, Calif., November 6, 2006 — CollabNet, one of the innovative companies profiled in the business bestseller "The World is Flat," is bringing together a distinguished panel of business and IT thought leaders. “Staying Ahead In a Flat World: What's Next?” is an exclusive executive event that tackles the provocative issues that are re-defining how companies innovate in a flat world. Innovation that is driven by openness, agility and collaboration is thriving today and those who embrace it are taking market share and moving at a quick pace. This live panel presents a rare opportunity to hear from the business leaders who are leveraging Web 2.0, open source, and global collaboration to challenge conventional business models to stay ahead.
WHO:
Panelists:
- Thomas L. Friedman, author of business bestseller “The World is Flat” and New York Times “Foreign Affairs” columnist
- Tim O’Reilly, founder & CEO of O’Reilly Media and Web 2.0 advocate
- Brian Behlendorf, founder and CTO of CollabNet, co-founder of the Apache Web Server Project, and open source visionary profiled in “The World is Flat”
- Devin Wenig, Chief Operating Officer of Reuters Group P.L.C., its “Fast Forward” business transformation is also profiled in “The World is Flat”
Moderator: David Kirkpatrick , senior editor of FORTUNE
WHEN: Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 4 p.m. EST; registration begins at 3:00 p.m. EST
WHERE: Marriott Marquis Hotel at Times Square, New York City
West Ballroom (5th floor)
INVITE: Meet the panelists at the CollabNet Networking Reception following the event – and connect with other influential business and technology leaders.
Attendance of the live event is by invitation only and seating is limited. To receive an invitation please send your request to hgreen [at] collab.net.
