If you are around Seattle next Monday this event looks very interesting. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Society for International Development ICT4D event on Monday Date: Thu, 8 May 2014 21:49:59 -0700 From: Jeffrey P. Halvorson <jeffhal@uw.edu> To: Trevor Perrier <tperrier@cs.washington.edu> /*Perspectives on Seattle's Innovative Role in ICT4D*/ *When: Monday, May 12* *Where: Seattle Impact HUB <http://www.impacthubseattle.com/>,220 Second Ave South, Seattle WA 98104* *Time: 6.30-8.30pm* Please join the Society for International Development at the Seattle Impact HUB <http://www.impacthubseattle.com/> for a panel discussion to explore the city's unique contribution to the field of Information Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D). By bringing together three members of the development community with diverse experience in ICT4D, we not only hope to celebrate their innovative work but deepen the connection between local development professionals interested in how ICT is playing an increasingly important role in development. *Our panelists: * *John Beale <http://villagereach.org/about-us/our-team-2/social-business-group/>,* Director of Strategic Development & Group Lead at VillageReach *Cliff Schmidt* <http://www.literacybridge.org/about/our-team/>, Founder of Literacy Bridge *John Tippett <http://www.grameenfoundation.org/bio/john-tippett>*, Director of Mobile Health Innovation at the Grameen Foundation Come and participate in a lively conversation moderated by Preston Thompson <http://www.venturescale.co/#who-we-are>, founder of the management consulting firm, VentureScale, and explore Seattle's Impact HUB downtown. This is a great opportunity to network with other professionals in the development and social entrepreneurship spaces and we look forward to seeing you on May 12th! Seattle Society for International Development -- Jeff Halvorson MPA Candidate Class of 2014 Evans School of Public Affairs University of Washington www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyhalvorson/ <http://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyhalvorson/>