Lift10 is here!

Dear Lifters,
Greetings from freezing Geneva! Here comes the Lift10 notification, a two minute email with the most important things you need to know about our upcoming conference in Geneva in May 2010!

We want to quickly introduce the program and confirmed speakers. Don't forget to subscribe to one of our communication channels, either our blog, twitter or Facebook. We have events and projects happening throughout the year and we want to keep you in the loop!

www.liftconference.com/news
www.twitter.com/liftconference
www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Lift-Conference/62193492298

LIFT10: "CONNECTED PEOPLE"

Lift10 will explore the most overlooked aspect of innovation: people. Known in techno-parlance as users, consumers, clients, participants, prosumers, citizens or activists, they ultimately define the success of all technological and entrepreneurial projects. A decade after the rebirth of user-centered design and innovation, it is time to explore the myths and uncover the reality behind the "connected people".

Lift10 will give you insights on how people behave online, the various usages of social media, and the differences between generations. Learn how to leverage the power of millions of supporters from a member of Obama's social media team (Rahaf Harfoush), hear the story of the "pirate party" who made it to the European parliament with the help of online communities (Amelia Andersdotter) and listen to the founder of Worldchanging share the stories he gathered from thousands of people around the world (Alex Steffen).

Listen to Catherine Lottier, head of TV program foresight at France's most innovative TV channel, talk about the media of the future. Hear Katrin Verclas explain how mobile phones can have a bigger social impact. Jamais Cascio, who has just been named one of the top 100 global thinkers by Foreign Policy "for being our moral guide to the future" will join biologist Aubrey De Grey who treats age as a disease and wants you (yes, you!) to live well beyond the normal 100 years or so.

Lift10 will host a large assortment of opinions and inspiring ideas, and a mix of new and known faces who will share ideas that you will reuse in your daily life and work.

www.liftconference.com/lift10
www.liftconference.com/lift10/program
www.liftconference.com/lift10/speakers

HOW TO ATTEND

You need to register to attend Lift10. There are several options:
• purchase your ticket on our website. If you do so before Dec. 26 you will pay less! We have different types of tickets, including 100 passes for non-profit organizations at a special price of 500chf, and the super ticket which will boost your networking by giving you access to speakers' activities organized before and after the conference.
• try to grab one of the free student tickets by participating in the contest
• request a press or blogger pass if you qualify for one

www.liftconference.com/lift10/register

IN OTHER NEWS: NEW PRICING, LIFT@HOME, HEAD, ALPICT

It has been a busy December. Here are the headlines:

The whole Lift Experience has been taken over by the Geneva School of Art and Design! This promises to create a unique atmosphere for networking and inspiration
www.liftconference.com/news/lift10-scenography-head

Entrepreneurs will also be deeply involved in Lift10 thanks to a partnership signed for the third consecutive year with AlpIct, joined this year by the Geneva Economical Promotion Office
www.liftconference.com/news/new-partners-alpict-and-geneva-economic-deve...

We have a new pricing model! We're hoping to create a better image of the conference whilst still allowing our faithful supporters to access Lift at a low price.
www.liftconference.com/news/important-change-pricing-policy

Two and a half months after launching, Lift@home has surprised us with fifteen community organized events happening around the world in Seoul, Brussels, London, San Francisco, Barcelona, New York, Geneva, Lausanne and more. With the Christmas break coming, the January and February agenda is pretty clear, so take the chance to propose an event. Now is the time!
www.liftconference.com/news/we-are-waiting-your-lifthome-propositions

THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS

Lift10 is made possible thanks to the support of the following partners:

We are currently looking for more partners for 2010. We offer visibility, innovation watch and event organization services, contact us on www.liftconference.com/feedback

SEE YOU AT LIFT10!

Thank you for reading this newsletter :) We look forward to welcome you in Geneva next May! For anything else you can always contact us using info@liftconference.com

Very best regards and happy holidays,
Laurent and the Team