Will there ever be Open Government?
Event Information
Description
- How can we use freely available collaboration tools to build networks that displace rigid and unresponsive structures? And what is stopping us?
- How can people in positions of power and authority open up to the idea of working more closely with those below their position and outside their organization? And what is stopping them?
- How can the political class and the political process be engaged around Open Government in the expanding environment of "gotcha media"? Can't we chill?
Nicholas Charney and Jesse Hirsh of Metaviews.ca invite you to move beyond the basics — and step up to the next level of public discourse.
8:30pm - 9:30pm - Animated Public Debate and Discussion
Our special guests will include:
Steve Ressler founder of Govloop
John Weigelt Chief Technology Officer of Microsoft Canada
Mark Blevis Digital Public Affairs Strategist
Special thanks to our sponsors:
Govloop, a premier online community connecting nearly 50,000 government innovators from all over the world. Join it's Canadian contingent here.
Microsoft Canada, is the Canadian subsidiary of Microsoft Corp., the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
Organizer Metaviews.ca
Organizer of Will there ever be Open Government?
Metaviews is a Toronto based firm that provides subscription analysis and professional services regarding the relationship between media, technology, and society. Founded by Jesse Hirsh, the company develops critical social analytics that measure how businesses and organizations adapt to emerging internet influenced business models. Metaviews is an internet think tank focused on the future with a strong grasp of the present.
