May 3: Innovations in Journalism Expo 2008

[indyarts at lists.artsandmedia.net]

Dear friends;

Independent Arts & Media is excited to announce "Innovations in 
Journalism 2008" on May 3, at the Yahoo Conference Center in Sunnyvale, CA.

The Innovations in Journalism Expo is a showcase for breakthroughs in 
the business, technology, philosophy, methods and ideas behind media and 
democracy in the United States today.

FEATURED PANELISTS & EVENTS
We are finalizing the panelists, keynote and events of the day, but, 
confirmed featured panelists include:

* Geneva Overholser ("On Behalf of Journalism: A Manifesto for Change")
* Jon Funabiki (SFSU, former Ford Foundation officer)
* Reese Erlich (international print and radio freelancer)
* Leslie Guevarra (Asian American Journalists Ass'n)
* Journalism career counselor "speed dating"
* Breakout group reportbacks from NewsTools2008

... and many more! Check out the rough lineup on the Web:

     http://artsandmedia.net/expo/journalism/#panelists


REGISTER * SPACE IS LIMITED
We have a hard limit on the number of attendees. If you are interested 
in attending, we highly recommend you register now. Preorder tickets are 
CHEAPER, and we expect a big influx of NewsTools2008 attendees.

     Register online today:
     http://artsandmedia.net/expo/journalism/#att

     NewsTools 2008 attendees get into the Expo free:
     http://newstools2008.org/


EXHIBIT * PRICE INCREASE APRIL 16
Businesses, nonprofits, schools, institutions, community and advocacy 
groups are invited to reserve a table and showcase their good works to 
an active, engaged community of attendees.

     Exhibitor registration
     http://artsandmedia.net/expo/journalism/#att


Thanks for your interest -- we'll have a full update with keynote 
speakers and panel schedule next week.

Sincerely,

The Innovations in Journalism producers & sponsors:
  - The Society of Professional Journalists-Northern California
  - Independent Arts & Media/Newsdesk.org
  - Journalism That Matters/NewsTools 2008
  - The Maynard Institute of Journalism Education

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** "The Innovations in Journalism Expo 2008" *
*Showcasing breakthroughs in business, technology, media & democracy

  Info + Registration:
  http://artsandmedia.net/expo/journalism/

  At the Yahoo, Inc., Conference Center, Sunnyvale, CA
  Saturday, May 3, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

  Produced & sponsored by Independent Arts & Media, the Society
  of Professional Journalists-Northern California, Journalism
  That Matters/NewsTools2008, the Maynard Institute for
  Journalism Education

  Questions? Drop us a line: 415-677-9877



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