SIIA Summit to address economy for digital content companies.
Press Release Summary:
From January 26-28, SIIA's 8th annual Information Industry Summit will highlight the strategies for digital content companies to succeed during the economic downturn. With more than 400 business leaders expected to attend, the event, themed Driving the Digital Economy, will address economic, technological, regulatory, and cultural issues affecting the digital information industry. Keynote speakers include Henry Blodget, Marjorie Scardino, and Mark Walsh.
Original Press Release:
SIIA Information Industry Summit to Focus on Digital Economy and Methods for Success During Challenging Business Climate
Premiere Digital Content Executives, Including Henry Blodget, Marjorie Scardino and Mark Walsh, will Address SIIA Event Jan. 26-28 in New York City
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 / / - The Software & Information Industry Association's eighth annual Information Industry Summit will highlight the strategies digital content companies can employ to succeed during the economic downturn. More than 400 business leaders representing publishers, content technology companies, bankers, analysts, bloggers and press will gather at the conference to network and hear from executives who have prolifically impacted the digital economy even during a tough business climate.
"Even for the healthiest of businesses, the current economic environment can present significant challenges," noted Ed Keating, Vice President for SIIA's Content Division. "This year's Summit will be especially valuable, as global thought leaders will share ideas and strategies for how attendees can enhance their businesses during the current market climate. For seven years, the SIIA Information Industry Summit has earned its reputation as the digital information industry's flagship conference and the strategic guidance it provides is needed now, more than ever. With leading industry names speaking, and topics addressing the real-world needs of digital content businesses, this year's event will offer tremendous value to attendees."
The Summit will address economic, technological, regulatory and cultural issues affecting the digital information industry with the theme "Driving the Digital Economy." Industry experts will conduct panels and presentations specifically designed to help attendees grow their businesses in a time of economic, political and technological change. Keynote speakers include:
- Henry Blodget, CEO, Co-Founder, Editor-in-Chief, Silicon Alley Insider, Inc.
- Marjorie Scardino, Chief Executive, Pearson
- Mark Walsh, Political Commentator, Media & Political Pundit
For more information, media should contact Beth Dozier at bethdozier@rationalpr.com. Members of the media may also apply for complimentary media passes online at www.siia.net/iis/2009/press_apply.asp, or contact Eileen Bramlet, SIIA VP for Communications, at EBramlet@siia.net.
The Summit will also feature pre-conference presentations by CEOs of innovative early-stage content creators, aggregators, and technology vendors. The presentations will take place January 26 at PricewaterhouseCoopers, located at 300 Madison Ave.
WHO: Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA)
WHAT: Information Industry Summit
THEME: "Driving the Digital Economy"
WHEN: 26-28 January 2009
WHERE: Cipriani, 42nd Street, New York, New York
For more information regarding Information Industry Summit, please visit www.InformationIndustrySummit.net
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 500 leading software and information companies. For further information, visit www.siia.net.
Source: Software & Information Industry Association
CONTACT: SIIA Communications Contact: Eileen Bramlet, +1-703-927-2022, ebramlet@siia.net
Web Site: http://www.informationindustrysummit.net/
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