Hot Or Not: The Disruptive Tech Outlook for 2011

As you start out the new year, what new technologies should be on your radar, and which ones can you safely ignore? Charlene Li, founder of Altimeter Group and author of “Open Leadership” and “Groundswell” will provide her take on what the new year will bring. Topics will include the rise and use of social data, the evolution of new search technologies, and the evolution of consumer experiences.

But more than just a rundown of new technologies, the evening will focus on what companies today need to do to prepare for this disruptive future. You’ll walk out at the end of the evening armed with pragmatic, practical steps to take.

LOCATION

Bars + Tone

1550 Bryant St Ste 1000, San Francisco, CA 94103

COST

SFAMA Members – $35

Non-members – $45 

Students – $20

Hors d’oeuvres will be provided.

SPEAKER BIO

Charlene Li is founder of the Altimeter Group and the coauthor of the critically acclaimed, bestselling book Groundswell. She is one of the foremost experts on social media and technologies, and is a consultant and independent thought leader on leadership, strategy, social technologies, interactive media, and marketing. Formerly, Li was vice president and principal analyst at Forrester Research and a consultant with Monitor Group. She was named by Fast Company as one of the most creative people in business in both 2008 and 2010, and one of the Most Influential Women in Technology in 2009.

Charlene is a frequently-quoted expert and has appeared on 60 Minutes, The McNeil NewsHour, ABC News, CNN, and CNBC. She is also frequently quoted by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Economist, Businessweek, USAToday, Reuters, and The Associated Press. She is a much-sought after public speaker and appeared at the World Business Forum in Radio City Music Hall in October 2010. She has also presented frequently at top conferences such the American Society of Association Executives, SXSW, Web 2.0 Expo, and Search Engine Strategies.

Charlene is a graduate of Harvard Business School and received a magna cum laude degree from Harvard College. You can follow her blog at http://www.charleneli.com/blog or at http://www.twitter.com/charleneli.