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Keynote Presentation
 

"Communities in the Labyrinth"

By Dr. Bob Appelman, Indiana University, USA


Abstract

Dr. Appelman, will discuss the World Wide Web as a labyrinth of paths to information, communities, and personal exploration.  His talk is intended to be not only the unveiling of a tapestry of strategies, theories, and practice, but also a whimsical journey through what some people call the new reality.  This keynote is intended to be inclusive, challenging, informative, and a discussion that can set the tone for this conference.

 

 

"The Key Features of Social Media Sites that Builds Online Community"

By Laurel Papworth, Social Network Strategist, Australia


Abstract

Simply uploading forum software is not enough to create community. This session focusses on how to build sociability across platforms and the challenges and opportunities to improve behaviour across business and government social networks online.

 

Bio
 

Laurel is a senior consultant, strategist, writer and workshop facilitator on online communities and social networks in Australia, Asia and Middle
East. Laurel taught the first Australian public social media courses in 2005 at University of Sydney and in addition, develops and teaches Insights
Masterclasses for LAMP at Australian Film Television and Radio School on innovation and cross media. When not consulting with companies 
building online community strategies, Laurel is a global Power150 Media and Marketing blogger (Advertising Age) placing her as #5 blogger in 
Australia.

 

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