Panel Discussions Session 1: Professional Development & Networking

Networking for Success

Time:  2:10 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.                                Location:  Schaumburg A - D

In this session, two social networking thought leaders and two enterprise executives will demystify social networking and give concrete guidance for using LinkedIn, Facebook Twitter and others to increase competitiveness, from firm and individual perspectives.

Moderator:    Christopher S. Rollyson   Consultant and Marketing Executive

Panelists:     Clara Shih                            Author, The Facebook Era
                       Kevin Rice                            Director, Allstate Insurance Company
                       Joseph Paulsen                 SVP, Marketing Analytics, Experian
                                                                      Marketing Services
                       Marc Goodman                   Director, Alcatel-Lucent in the Americas
                                                                      Marketing Group
                                                                                                                               

Thriving in Chaos

Time:  2:10 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.                                Location:  Schaumburg West

How companies and individuals are creating opportunity in these tough economic times through innovation. It will provide insights into lessons learned and new approaches that can be used.

Moderator:    Peter Balbus                      Founder, Pragmaxis LLC

Panelists:     Raj Shah                             Engineering Director, Google      
                       Dr. Anita Goel                     Founder, Nanobiosym, Inc.               
                       Dr. Burton Lee                    Managing Partner, Innovarium Ventures
                       Melissa Giovagnoli            Author & Founder, Networlding