The #140conf events look at the effects of the emerging real-time internet on business and “we” the people. The core focus will be on the systemic changes the advent of the real-time internet is having on a number of areas including: The Media, Marketing, Politics, Public Diplomacy, Public Safety, Advertising, Celebrity, Education, Communications, Fashion and more.

The deadline for speaking proposals is: Friday, August 6th. Please submit your speaking proposals here.

Our hope is to once again attract a diverse gathering of people who will come to Detroit to connect with others and to share their perspective, their experiences and their stories about how the emerging real-time Internet is effecting their industry sectors and the people inside them.

We are looking for first-hand accounts of how the real-time web is being used and the impact it is happening in the industry sectors this event is focusing on. My goal is to bring together a curated group of characters to both lead and contribute to the discussions. And this event isn’t just about twitter. Open for discussion are all platforms and applications which are effecting and contributing to the real-time internet experience.

So please, think about what YOU could contribute to the dialog, and who you may know who would be interested in being part of this event.