Web 2.0 - Tips, Trends and Technologies None Scheduled Overview At a conference in October of 2004 Dale Dougherty coined the phrase “Web 2.0.” He felt that a new generation of technologies, new applications, and a growing population of users was changing the way the Web was used for personal as well as business purposes. This briefing by John Baker will focus on the business dimension of Web 2.0, giving you a basic understanding of the constantly changing elements that make up this revolution. At the end of the day you will see how innovative companies are using Web 2.0 for improving several facets of their enterprise. The fully-packed agenda will include an introduction to Web 2.0 definitions, collaboration paradigms such as blogs and social computing, specific Web 2.0 applications like LinkedIn and Twitter, enabling technologies such as Web Services and AJAX, composite applications like XML and SOA, and finally the outlook on technology, business and society as a result of Web 2.0 adoption. Agenda The diagram below covers the topics to be covered by Mr. Baker with many examples using live web content. Facilitator Biography John Baker is the founder and owner of eTechSuccess, a consulting company offering clients advice on how to successfully adopt emerging technologies. Based on years of developing applications based on leading edge technologies, Mr. Baker offers structured workshops and service offerings that focus on RFID, telematics, wireless devices, convergent networks, Web 2.0, and cloud computing.