http://www.nextbillion.net/blogs/2007/10/03/technology-benefiting-humanity-taking-innovation-to-the-next-stage Comments for "Technology Benefiting Humanity: Taking Innovation to the Next Stage" en http://www.nextbillion.net/blogs/2007/10/03/technology-benefiting-humanity-taking-innovation-to-the-next-stage <a href="http://www.scu.edu/"><p style="padding: 5px; float: right;"><img src="http://www.nextbillion.net/files/images/SANTA CLARA.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image img_assist_custom" width="146" height="146" /></p>Santa Clara University</a> will be hosting a conference on November 8^th<span> </span>with <a href="http://www.scu.edu/sts/communityofscholars/cstsfellows.cfm">Manuel Castells</a>, the world&#39;s leading researcher in the field of communication technology and society; <a href="http://staff.wri.org/staff_biosketch.cfm?sid=60">Al Hammond</a>, World Resources Institute&#39;s Vice President of <strong><span style="color: #333333; font-weight: normal">Special Projects and Innovation and also a writer here on NextBillion</span></strong>; <a href="http://www.skollfoundation.org/aboutskoll/bio/osberg.asp">Sally Osberg</a> (invited) President and Chief Executive Officer of the Skoll Foundation; <a href="http://www.regis.com/">Regis McKenna</a> (invited) - Chairman of the Center for Science, Technology, and Society; and other foremost Silicon Valley thinkers. <br /><br /><em>This will conference examine how &quot;social entrepreneurs&quot; are breaking down barriers, and remaking the rules of innovation, with careful consideration to how social entrepreneurs &quot;reframe&quot; problems -- from overcoming civil engineering deficits, capital access constraints, base of the pyramid skill shortages, to dealing with fragmented markets. <br /><br />Learn, too, about programs at the Center to bridge the innovation gap such as its Global Social Benefit Incubator (GSBI) and KnowledeX (sponsored by Applied Materials).</em><br /><br />The conference will be very interesting – the innovators and thought leaders attending will offer insights on the ways technology and design influence the BOP and redefine parameters and market assumptions. <br /><br />Admission is free, but advanced RSVP is required. To register, contact Sherrill Dale, <a href="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/ana.escalante/My%20Documents/Local%20Settings/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/OLK2/sdale@scu.edu">sdale@scu.edu</a>, (408) 551-6027. Click <a href="http://www.scu.edu/sts/">here</a> for more information.<br class="clear" /><p><a href="http://www.nextbillion.net/blogs/2007/10/03/technology-benefiting-humanity-taking-innovation-to-the-next-stage">read more</a></p> http://www.nextbillion.net/blogs/2007/10/03/technology-benefiting-humanity-taking-innovation-to-the-next-stage#comment Miscellaneous Wed, 03 Oct 2007 10:52:45 -0400 Ana Escalante 4605 at http://www.nextbillion.net