E27 IV Branded Conversations: Two Towers of Web 2.0

In the coming E27 IV event: You are the Media, Branded Conversations will be one of the three major tracks. The title of the branded conversation that we will present is the “Two Towers of Web 2.0: Technology vs Customer”. The main focus is to discuss the development of Web 2.0 industry in Asia (including Singapore), mainly in the domain of Web 2.0 technologies and business models. We provide some details in this post on how YOU, our readers can contribute to this interesting discussion before the actual event begins. If you have any burning question or idea which you want this conversation to focus on, here is your chance to start the ball rolling. (Updated: 11 Feb 2007)

In the second conversation in the track of Branded Conversations, Gwen will begin with a five minutes pitch to give an idea on SGE business incubator and how fund works, and offer the guidelines on how you can apply for the MDA fund. For the rest of the time, there will be a panel discussion with Gwen and BL as they engage the audience on a discussion of Web 2.0 industry in Singapore.

Here are some topics which we have done with our initial brainstorming (with Bjorn, Justin and the E27 team):

• a. Development of the Web 2.0 Industry in Asia (and mainly Singapore):
• b. Business Models in Web 2.0:
• c. Emerging technologies in Web 2.0:
• d. Web 3.0?:

This is how you can contribute in this conversation: Place a comment with the question or comment in this post which you want to contribute to the discussion. SGE will take down these views and we will select the best messages. Let us know whether you are coming as well.

We look forward to seeing you and we will take from this blog entry to the actual day of unconference.

About: Branded Conversations seeks to connect outsider opinions from the public with subject matter experts from within companies. This is intended to stimulate open and transparent industry-public conversations where industry representatives display their thought leadership and strategic perspectives on industry topics while the public counter-offer alternative viewpoints as users or customers. Corporations interested in engaging the E27 attendee population through such “branded conversations” are welcome to email Bjorn at “bjornlee dot inc at gmail dot com” for more info.

The theme on Web 2.0 centers on

• Conversation 1: IDM-MDA session
• Conversation 2: “Two Towers of Web 2.0″ by Dr Bernard Leong and Ms Gwendolyn Tan from SGEntrepreneurs.com
• Conversation 3: “Mystery Event” by Yahoo!

Related Links:
[1] Bjorn Lee, Event: Conversations with Web2.0 Community at E27.