Wharton Technology Conference for Nonprofits

Posted by on February 17, 2006

From Grassroots Non-Profits to Corporate Giants: The Impact of Technology

Don’t miss these leaders discuss the role that technology plays in improving living standards, education, health care and social well-being on a global level. The discussion will try to answer the following questions:

* How are non-profits, policy makers and NGO’s bringing technology to bear in addressing the world’s most pressing challenges?
* What role do major technology corporations play in promoting social welfare and how will this evolve in the future?
* How are technology start-ups building enduring organizations that promote innovative solutions to social problems?
* Shirley Grover, Principal and Chief Learner, School of the Future, (Philadelphia School District and Microsoft)
* William Oakes, Professor, Department of Engineering Education at Purdue University and Co-Director of the EPICS Program
* Mark Stevens, General Manager, AOL@school
* Naeem Ahmed, CTO Amaana and member of RISEPAK
* Bernadette Kappen, Director, Overbrook School for the Blind
* Rajeev Puri, President, Compass Learning

Learn more about Investing in Technology at http://www.whartontechconference.com/panels.php#5

Announcing the 10th Annual Wharton Technology Conference …

Sustainable Technology Leadership: Investments Strategies, Markets, and People The tenth annual Wharton Technology Conference will be held on Friday, February 24th, 2006, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA. Widely considered to be one of the top business programs in the country, Wharton has a special emphasis on technology, and the Wharton Technology Conference is the biggest technology event both at the University of Pennsylvania and in the Philadelphia area.

This year, under the theme “Sustainable Technology Leadership: Investments Strategies, Markets, and People,” we will explore emergence of business models and directions which enable companies, industries and nations to maintain technological leadership.

Keynotes
* Dr. Sophie Vandebroek, Chief Technology Officer, Xerox Corporation
* Mr. Phil Edholm, Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Network Architecture, Nortel
* Mr. Matthew J. Espe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, IKON Office Solutions