Tuesday, September 22: 12-2pm OneWebDay Celebration in Washington Square Park Where: Holley Plaza, Washington Square Park NYC (just west of the fountain) Speakers: Medhi Saharkhiz, a member of Where is My Vote, will speak on the situation in Iran and the role the internet has played in allowing voices to be heard. Hon Gale A. Brewer, New York City Council member, and Chair of the Technology in Government Committee, will speak on her views regarding the role the web will play in New York's future.
Phil Ashlock, of The Open Planning Project will speak on the open government effort in NYC: people working with technology and civic institutions to help make the functions of the city more transparent and participatory. Also: NYPIRG will be releasing their report, A Public Interest Internet Agenda. NYCwireless will be hosting a BREAKOUT session BREAKOUT is a month long festival (Sep 17 - Oct 16) that aims to return creative work back to the streets of New York. BREAKOUT will provide tools and processes for working together - free wireless access, portable furniture, collaboration software, and more! Music: Aeroplane Pageant - up and coming New York indie rock
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