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Beyond 2010 Edmonton – an amazing two days
The two-day Beyond 2010 Edmonton conference was filled with lots of challenging, engaging conversations that provided different perspectives on the impact of information technology in our lives. Here is a brief overview of the sessions and a few tweets relating to each.
Full List of Tweets (#beyond2010)
Jack Uldrich, Global futurist
Opening Keynote: What's in Your Future: How to Prosper in an Era of Exponential Growth
Jack Uldrich talked about constant change and new paradigms happening all the time and often we’re not even aware of them. He encouraged us to think anything is possible if we use our imaginations and dream big.
- Acrodex: #Beyond2010 Jack Uldrich reminds us that technology can grow unnoticed at an exponential rate for yrs & then suddenly pop up & be everywhere
- Lyne_Robichaud: @adrielhampton Are you on your way to Edmonton? #Beyond2010 est fantastique. Beaucoup de gens. La conférence de Jack Uldrich: super! #yeg
- davebellous: #beyond2010 #yeg - first speaker is great. Jack uldrich really connected with the crowd right away.
Launch of Hackathon
Over 24 hours, Girl Geeks Dinner, Edmonton chapter, brought together interested people from Edmonton, Seoul, South Korea and Birmingham, U.K. to develop ideas for applications that can be used in communicating during major disasters.
- KarenUnland: Stayed in #yeg for #Beyond2010 #hackathon stedda going to TO to not win awards tonight. Good call, though I'm not sure how useful I'll be.
- kmcurry: Wow...Seoul #hackathon for #beyond2010 was an old school hack session; they hacked Edmonton Web sites as a friendly security review
- confessionality: I made it. Armed and dangerous! #Hackathon #Beyond2010 (@ Delta Edmonton South Hotel & Conference Centre w/ 2 others) http://4sq.com/auF6JT
- philipashlock: Enjoying livestream from Seoul about the results of their civic "hackathon" with Edmonton, where they did penetration tests at #beyond2010
- alexismac: Yeah! Watching @YEGgirlgeek hackathon vid stream in Virtual Edmonton SLURL: http://bit.ly/bL69IR (expand ) pic: http://yfrog.com/1fthrp #Beyond2010
- poplifegirl: Thanks for the highlight! RT @kmcurry: #beyond2010 #hackathon theme is emergency response /cc @crisiscommons
Chris Vein, CIO and Executive Director, City and County of San Francisco
CITO Perspective - San Francisco: Using Innovation to Build the Next Generation of Government
We cannot let failure translate into fear or we won’t achieve necessary change. Chris mentioned that the City of San Francisco is going through a transformation as a vendor of services to creating a platform for people to help govern.
- jordanshodges: #Beyond2010 to lead the change in open gov/data that is needed, leaders must be able to take arrows and inspire @SFCityCIO Chris Vein
- ahengst: Majority of Apps built on SF #opendata relate to #transportation -Chris Vein at #beyond2010
Innovative Solutions & Platforms - Best Practices
Carolina Millan, Internet marketing & social media consultant, Chile, South America
Duleepa Wijayawardhana, CEO of Empire Avenue and social media expert
Pam Broviak, Co-founder of MuniGov & Publisher of Grid Works, Geneva, Illinois
Fascinating discussions from effective use of social media during February 2009 earthquake in Chile to helping developers use correct building codes by creating a picture -- a virtual house in Social Life. Agreement that social media can be a trustworthy source and that good social media etiquette no different than what we use in our personal interactions.
- heleneljones: Connected to Chile, with Carolina millan...what a great experience! #beyond2010
- jordanshodges: I invested 3,963e in Duleepa Wijayawardhana (e)DUPS by buying 88 shares at http://empireavenue.com/DUPS #EAvBuy #beyond2010
- Lyne_Robichaud: Pam Broviak @pbroviak présente Munigov (coalition de gov locaux/municipaux) à #Beyond2010. La collaboration est garante de succès.
Building our Digital Cities
Kevin Curry, Code for America
Phil Ashlock, Open Government Program Manager at OpenPlans
Mary Pat Barry, Branch Manager, Corporate Communications, City of Edmonton
Pam Broviak, Assistant Director, Public Works, Geneva, Illinois
Real-life examples of innovative methods that communities have used to connect cities and collaborate. Each speaker briefly spoke about how to engage communities and then moved into groups with everyone participating.
- alexismac: The panel before we go un-conference Phil Ashlock speaking gov collaboration & leveraging tech #beyond2010 #yeg http://twitpic.com/2zbici
- chrisj_moore: RT @UAlbertaITSIO: Discussing eliciting stories abt city life while minimizing risk & increase possibilities w Mary Pat Barry #beyond2010
- JackieOst: Mary Pat Barry and @Edmontonstories are awesome! RT @alexismac: Mary Pat Barry talking about Edmonton Stories. #beyond2010 #yeg
- Beyond2010Yeg: Speaker has a passion for manholes... Whodathunkit? You can't properly size manholes in the 3d world, you can on second life. #beyond2010
about 9 hours ago via Twitterrific • Reply • View Tweet - civictec: RT @Beyond2010Yeg: Ever thought out using Second Life for building codes? #beyond2010 speaker has!
Dick Axelrod, Partner, Axelrod Group
Relevant topic for the times on what is good change management. So often organizations develop change management initiatives without involving employees creating resentment and distrust. Need to engage each other in caring conversations and really listen.
- chrisj_moore: Here is the website for Dick Axelrod's new Book http://bit.ly/9DFJNZ (expand ) #beyond2010
- jdarrah: Status is not a zero-sum game; there is enough leadership attributes to go around: Dick Axelrod at #beyond2010
- pbroviak: RT @chrisj_moore: "Shared Experiences that form Human Bonds" - Dick Axelrod - Terms of Engagement Second Edition http://bit.ly/cnasdG (expand ) #beyond2010 #yegit
- UAlbertaITSIO: Listening to Dick Axelrod (Terms of Engagement) at #beyond2010
Marie Delorme, President, The Imagination Group
Dinner Speaker: Communication and Social/Economic Development: An Indigenous Perspective
Outstanding talk about the role of technology in supporting Indigenous people to maintain their culture and achieve economic prosperity. Comprehensive overview of the history of Aboriginal people in Canada and how past efforts to assimilate Canada’s First Nation’s people have now resulted in tragic results: Highest suicide rate in Canada and 50 per cent of people in Canada’s correctional facilities.
- focuscom: RT @kmcurry: Indigenous people in N. Canada are highly dependent on tech, for ex. to understand, cope w/ climate change impact on their lives #beyond2010
- conradts7: When an elder is texting, it's obvious technology is now part of Aboriginal culture...it offers awesome opportunity #beyond2010
- Lyne_Robichaud: Marie Delorme décrit la joie et l'enthousiasme ressentis par une communauté aborigène lorsqu'un satellite fut implanté. #Beyond2010 #yeg
- jdarrah: Marie Delorme: social networks w/ world vital but info tech + social media tools have risk of commoditizing indigenous cultures. #Beyond2010
- kmcurry: Indigenous people in N. Canada are highly dependent on tech, for ex. to understand, cope w/ climate change impact on their lives #beyond2010
- conradts7: Interesting how technology is changing things for Aboriginal people. #beyond2010
- tricotmiss: Technology and traditional lifestyles are not mutually exclusive. #beyond2010
Peter Hinssen, Managing Partner, Across Technology
Keynote - The digital revolution: What happens when we cross the halfway point?
Lots of humour and incredible insights from a person who proudly declares his geekiness. Showed the different relationship the younger generation has with technology compared to the “old folks”, anyone over 40. His visits to the Google and Facebook offices and what he learned are worth the price of the conference: The help desk Ninjas and stopping a project because it may not achieve $1 billion in a set time period.
- zsaher: “@BranigansLaw: @jordanshodges I'll second that! RT #Beyond2010 Peter Hinssen, best IT future trends speaker ever? @hinssen”
- dheuman: RT @liliannsmama: Peter Hinssen is an amazing speaker!!! #beyond2010
- adrielhampton: Peter @Hinssen is an absolutely fabulous speaker. (Before he took the stage, he used an iPhone app to ID the background music.) #beyond2010
- heleneljones: Wow.....way too much great information to tweet it all! Peter Hinssen #beyond2010
Dr. Mark Drapeau, Director of Innovative Social Engagement, Microsoft
Future Gov 2.0 - What it looks like
- Beyond2010Yeg: Great point by Mark Drapeau! If you want buzz and viral content you have to make it interesting! #beyond2010 #yeg
- jdarrah: Nice to hear @cheeky_cheeky (Mark Drapeau) speak about GovLoop (don't forget canuck section) + GovUps (Meetups for gov) #Beyond2010
Panel Discussion
Adriel Hampton, Founder, Co-Producer and Co-Host of Government 2.0 Radio
Sci-Fi, Digital Society and the Future of Governance
- Lyne_Robichaud: Quelle chance, je dîne avec 4 gars incroyablement brillants: Adriel Hampton, Kevin Curry, Philips Ashlock et Tim Conrad #Beyond2010 #yeg
Don Cummings, Managing Partner, National Growth Partners
Complex Systems
- UAlbertaITSIO: Asking staff to determine how management can help get best work accomplished. #beyond2010 Don Cummings
- heleneljones: Nothing really gets done by us individually! Don Cummings #beyond2010
Laura Madison, Criminologist & credited media analyst
Social Networking Interoperability; If you build it, we will talk!
- Eleni_Stroulia: #beyond2010 laura madison: social media amplifies communication channels to mobilize responders to crises
Shauna McConechy, Girl Geek Dinners
Brittney Le Blanc, Girl Geek Dinners
Hackathon Report Back & Response
Edmonton worked with Birmingham and Seoul to develop an application for muster points during an emergency and different emergency response kits during an emergency. Great work within a tight deadline.
- Joanna_Farley: finally awake/ recovered from #hackathon. That was a awesome night of 'partying' until the dawn! http://bit.ly/csp1ZK (expand ) #yeg #beyond2010.
- AliKira: RT @runnerjon: #beyond2010 hackathon standing ovation for the geekgirls their app is constructed with1's and 0's and caffeine
- dheuman: Great work @outinc and @britl on the hackathon #beyond2010. Thanks to all volunteers. Good night.
- chrisj_moore: RT @Beyond2010Yeg: Did you know: Hackathon app is open source. No one ownes it! The more we get together the happier we'll be.... #beyond2010 #yeg
Jack Uldrich, global futurist, keynote speaker and best-selling author
Public Engagement Beyond 2010
The closing remarks summarized well what had gone on over the past two days. Jack made the point repeatedly that we need to be open to new possibilities and embrace change. He cited Edmontonstories’ Under the Bridge podcast as the mark of a strong, vibrant city that can embrace all aspects of its identity including what makes us think and want to further improve.
- jdarrah: Good wrap up keynote by @ChiefUnlearner (Jack Uldrich) at #Beyond2010
- keesdenhartigh: RT @adrielhampton: Jack (@chiefunlearner) Uldrich has the best mind-trick images in his slides. Physical props, too! #beyond2010
- heleneljones: I totally agree! @jordanshodges #beyond2010 Jack Uldrich is rockin the house!!!! @ChiefUnlearner @jumpthecurve
- Beyond2010Yeg: Datamining Jack Uldrich doesn't think it's evil in fact, he's is a fan. #beyond2010 #yeg
- jordanshodges: RT @heleneljones: We love to think we see the whole picture...we do not. Don't be too quick to assume, and always be ready to learn! Jack Uldrich #beyond2010
- George_Whyte: Really like Jack Uldrich's talks...need to pick up one of his books on the way home.#beyond2010
- keesdenhartigh: RT @Beyond2010Yeg: Jack Uldrich: A successful leader has to have the ability to embrace ambiguity! #yeg #beyond2010
Chris Moore, CIO, City of Edmonton
Closing Remarks
Pecha Kucha Wrap-Up of the Two Days
What’s a Pecha Kucha? -- 20 slides, each shown for 20 seconds and each presenter has just 6 minutes, 40 seconds to explain their ideas. Chris stuck by the rules and gave a great overview.
- Beyond2010Yeg: Chris Moore: VVR. YEG. YYZ, YOW and MTL are all part of a collaborative open data group. #beyond2010
- jkonga: Congrats Chris & team! RT @jdarrah: Gre8 Pecha Kucha conf wrap by @chrisj_moore - reminds ppl how we evolved over past 2 days. #Beyond2010
- jdarrah: Great Pecha Kucha conf wrap by @chrisj_moore - concisely reminds ppl how we evolved over past 2 days. Make a note to watch vids #Beyond2010
- EdmNextGen: @chrismoore doing a Pecha Kucha Night closing at #beyond2010. Great to see the format being used and exposing it at a conference.