Executives from BBC, The Guardian and Agency France Presse to Keynote
at Third Annual London Summit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Software &
Information Industry Association (SIIA), the principal trade association
for the software and digital information industries, today announced its
third annual Global Information Industry Summit, where industry executives
will gather to discuss new information industry opportunities, challenges
and cutting-edge solutions.
The Summit will address a variety of critical topics and issues,
including the copyright challenges of user-generated content, the emerging
content markets in India, China and Eastern Europe, developing digital
brand identity, and how publishers are adapting their products as the
Google Generation enters the workforce.
The conference will feature panel discussions and presentations by
industry experts to help executives understand and approach trends and
changes affecting innovative and emerging content, content technology,
software, and social media companies. Keynote speakers at the Summit
include:
-- Pierre Louette, CEO, Agence France Presse
-- Andrew Neil, Magazine Publisher and Broadcaster, BBC
-- Colin Hughes, Managing Director, The Guardian Professional
"The Global Information Industry Summit will give anyone interested in
the information industry the chance to explore trends and opportunities
that are shaping the digital information market," noted Ed Keating, Vice
President for SIIA's Content Division. "Top industry leaders will discuss
social media trends, emerging global markets, and other issues transforming
the information industry."
For more information or to register for the event, media should contact
Beth Dozier at bethdozier@rationalpr.com. Members of the media may also
register online at http://www.siia.net/giis/2008/press_apply.asp.
WHO: Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) WHAT: Global
Information Industry Summit
WHEN: 9-11 September 2008
WHERE: The Royal Garden Hotel, London
For a complete schedule of events, visit
http://www.siia.net/giis/2008/schedule.asp
About SIIA
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal
trade association for the software and digital content industry. SIIA
provides global services in government relations, business development,
corporate education and intellectual property protection to more than 550
leading software and information companies. For further information, visit
http://www.siia.net.
SOURCE Software & Information Industry Association
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Related links:
http://www.siia.net
CONTACT:
SIIA Communications Contact: Eileen Bramlet,
+1-703-927-2022, ebramlet@siia.net; or PR Contact: Beth Dozier,
Rational PR, +1-202-429-1833, bethdozier@rationalpr.com, for SIIA
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