Date: Thursday, 1 July 2010 from 6:30 – 9:30
Re:Group: Beyond Models of Consensus, an exhibition which examines models of participation and participation as a model in art and activism.
Re:Group proposes that with participation now a dominant paradigm, structuring social interaction, art, activism, the architecture of the city, and the economy, we are all integrated into participatory structures whether we want to be or not. The exhibition showcases work that subverts existing systems or envisions new alternatives to the ways in which individuals can take part, or choose not to take part, in social and cultural life.
“In Code We Trust” is the new motto for Government in the 21st century. Across the country, geeks inside and outside of government are developing a new participatory and transparent Federal, State and Municipal governments. Built upon open-source tools, open standards, and best practices, this panel will highlight authorized actors as they practical examples of initiatives from private, public and government sectors.
Format:
6.30 – 7:30 – Happy Hour / Socializing / Viewing of exhibits & installations
7:30 – 7:45 – Introduction to the RE:Group show
7:45 – 8:30 – 6 Lighting presentations (20 slides at 6 mins 40 sec) – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecha_Kucha
8:30 – 9:30 – Question and Answers
Hosts:
Noel Hidalgo, New York State Senate
Beka Economopoulos, Not An Alternative
Presenters:
Sarah Kaufman – MTA New York City Transit, Projects Coordinator, Emerging and Intelligent Transportation Systems
Laurel Ruma – Gov2.0 Evangelist for O’Reilly Books
Daniel Latorre – VP, Digital Placemaking Project for Public Spaces
Phillip Ashlock – Open Government Project Manager at OpenPlans
Ben Berkowitz – Co-Founder of SeeClickFix
Hashtag & Twitter reference: #InCodeWeTrust and @Eyebeam_Org