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1st Annual
Global Entrepreneurship Week
Conference on
Social Networking

Theme: “From Local To Global”

November 17-21, 2008

Von Braun Center - Huntsville, Alabama

Countries all around the world are joining together to carry the banner of Global Entrepreneurship Week, an initiative aimed at young people everywhere. During the week of November 17 - 23, 2008, participants will will conduct a range of activities - from keynote speeches from industry experts to comprehensive competitions - designed to inspire, connect, inform, mentor and engage the next generation of entrepreneurs.

SoNet University will be officially open to the world during this worldwide initiative that is linking all those willing to embrace it.

SoNet is actively recruiting partners sponsors participants and coordinating related activities.   Activities, will be online and face-to-face training, featuring some of the brightest minds in social networking today.

Other activities include invention competitions, entrepreneurship film festivals, networking events, school-based activities, and social networking and entrepreneurship summits.

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Call for Presentations
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There will be series of 90-minute concurrent workshops scheduled during the conference. Potential facilitators should submit two (2) copies of an abstract, not to exceed one (1) page in length, related to the conference theme,

“Social Networking - From Local to Global.”

We are seeking proposals on four separate tracks:

1. What Social Networking Platforms are Best for Which Kinds of Businesses
2. Integrating Your Social Networks for a Greater Return..
3. Experts In ( X ) - Social Networking Platform )
4. Social Networking Techniques & Etiquette.
5. Social Networking in the Cop orate World.
6. Who owns your content / database.
7. Corporate Training for Incorporating/Embracing Social Networking.
8. The Next Big Thing.

Please indicate the appropriate track and group that your workshop is designed for.

Presentations should be research-based, and should reflect a balance between the presenter’s objective and subjective perspectives, be solution-oriented and designed for maximum audience participation.

The format may include presentation papers, interactive workshops, panels, etc.

Proposals for  presenters who plan to register for the conference will be given the highest priority.  Presenters will receive a 20% discount off the regular registration fee $149.00

Please complete return your abstracts to The Week postmarked no later than August 30, 2008.  Qualified applicants whose proposals are accepted will be notified by September  12, 2008.
Late or incomplete proposals will not be considered , so please review the contents thoroughly.

Thank you. 

Ryan E. Poole
Director / Chief Marketing Officer

November 17-21, 2008
The Social Networking University will bring
the world to Huntsville, AL

Confirmed Speakers

Lars Hilse

Lars Hilse is a globally recognized web strategist and (e)market penetration & customer care specialist. Based in Germany, Lars combs the globe speaking and training corporations to take advantage of the technology available.  He is an Internationally Renowned Speaker, Web Strategist, Speaker, Social Media Expert and Entrepreneur.

http://lars-hilse.de/the-web-tactician

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Steven Burda

Steven Burda is currently  a Senior Financial Analyst at one of the well-known SunGard Data Systems. He is the founder and President of Burda Consulting Co., a non-profit consulting company with a mission to help small corporations, groups, individuals and recruiters on to be more effective.   His area of expertise ranges from: ● professional networking (e.g. Linkedin) and its expansion ● financial planning & organization ● education on savings/investing/debt-management ● college/career/life mentoring & coaching ● computer/IT use for business & development purposes ● strategic management consulting ● business/risk advisory ●

www.linkedin.com/in/burda