Mashable and 92Y present a summit of the most inspirational, promising and effective ways in which new media can help address the world's challenges. As the world's attention turns to New York for UN Week, this Summit showcases and celebrates the power and potential of new media and innovative ideas. The Social Good Summit 2010 focuses on raising awareness and finding solutions to the 8 Millennium Development Goals and coincides with the historic 2010 MDG Summit.
Goals of the Summit include:
Raise awareness for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
Discover and encourage solutions for the MDGs
Create opportunities for public engagement
Showcase solutions and innovative approaches
Confirmed agenda includes:
Ted Turner, chairman of Turner Enterprises, Inc. in an interview by Pete Cashmore, CEO of Mashable
Susan Smith Ellis, CEO of (RED)
Further details and speaker announcements to be released shortly.
We always welcome feedback early from our readers and would love to hear your suggestions for a company or person (whether you are connected to them or not) who you feel represent Social Good and are providing innovative solutions through the power of new media and technology.
Limited Tickets on Sale Now
Date: Monday, September 20, 2010
Time: 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. ET
Location: 92nd Street Y, NYC
Tickets: On sale for $85 through 92Y! 92Y is a nonprofit partner and will receive 100% of the ticket sales.