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Get ready for the “class reunion” of the digital campaigning scene. On 6 and 7 May, re:campaign presents the best web-based campaigns and invites all NGOs, foundations, and social entrepreneurs to exchange visions and ideas. The programme is set and features two keynote speeches, two panel discussions, and twelve workshops. Day two features the re:campaign’s BarCamp, where participants set the themes and agendas themselves.
Keren Elazari, born and raised in Tel Aviv, knew early on in her life that computers and IT networks would one day define her life. At the age of 13, she programmed her first website, at 15 decided to become a hacker. Since 2000 she has worked for security firms as well as governmental organisations. Today she is one of the most recognised cyber-security and hacker experts of her generation.
Being part of creating the mobility of the future, generating solutions for urban challenges, and optimising the car, in every step towards the future, lies in the DNA of Daimler. What this means will the topic of discussion on the second day of re:publica.
In the blink of an eye they can become a politician’s worst nightmare or turn into an unexpected super weapon. They can’t be planned and once in circulation they’re harder to contain than a leaking oil rig on the high seas: Political memes. They cause mischief across the globe. Jillian York will be at re:publica to face off with Stefan Panhuijsen in an international meme-off.
“There is no right life in the wrong one” is the famed, and since proverbial, sentence from Adorno’s Minima Moralia. The aphorism is dedicated to the difficulty of making one’s self at home in the modern era. We have some doubts here.
Today, we are proud to present the equally contentious and revered, but definitely one of the most influential, education researchers and critics of our age: Andreas Schleicher, Deputy Director for Education and Skills and Special Advisor on Education Policy to the OECD’s Secretary-General, better known as “Mr PISA”.
300 seconds. That’s about as much time to you will get at a Frismakers presentation to submit an inspiring project. The Netherlands-based innovation platform will be represented at #rp13 and supports knowledge exchange and networking between businesses and have been active in Germany since 2012.
Sure, we send our contact data via digital channels, but let's be honest: A cool business card is something that everybody still enjoys giving and getting. Those of you who are not so sure about designing their own cards will find almost endless configurable designs and formats at moo.com and can now test the service nearly for free!
It’s 2013 and Mozilla is celebrating its 15th birthday! Born out of the mind-set that only an open internet is a good internet, the Mozilla Foundation has continued to enrich our lives on the web through software products such as Firefox and Thunderbird. Mitchell Baker, chairperson of the Mozilla Foundation, was there from the start and is today she is considered one of the most influential activists for open web-standards and internet security.
So you already know that #rp13 will be hosting one of Africa’s most influential tech-bloggers. As the co-developer of the Ushahidi platform he has significantly influenced the way people in current conflict zones can spread messages and news via smartphones and notebooks. He is also the founder of the first iHub in Nairobi, Kenya, where IT entrepreneurship and the online community take centre stage.
