theme

As I arrived in Korea, I met several friends who told me the theme for Lift Asia 09 was not clearly communicated. So here come an updated home and program page, hopefully providing a better look at why we chose "Serious fun" as the theme for our next event:

Social networks, online games, robots, communicating objects: these technologies and services were originally designed for entertainment purposes. They are now giving birth to a whole new range of opportunities and challenges. Games are used for education. Robots are linking patients and doctors. Social networks are the playground of marketers and recruiters.

Are these "fun" technologies changing as they become more and more "serious"? What new opportunities and challenges are arising from this ecosystem in the making?

Lift Asia 09 will explore these questions, and focus on the examples provided by communicating objects, social networks, design, architecture, storytelling and community engagement. The conference will also feature an open program where members of the audience can present their ideas and projects, and we will have our traditional sessions on sustainable development and inspiring stories.

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If you live in Seoul and need more explanation don't hesitate to contact me, I am in Korea until next week :)