WHAT: The Internet Safety Symposium is devoted to showcasing the tools, ideas, and best practices across a spectrum of realms. We’ll look at emerging software and hardware solutions and hear from top policymakers, educators, Internet experts, computer scientists, futurists and kids themselves.
AUDIENCE: Approximately 300 stakeholders in the future of our kids. NYC social media groups, tech companies, parents, educators, legal and government officials, local Internet Safety groups.
WHERE: 7 West 34th Street
WHEN: June 23rd, 2011
WHY: June 20-24 is CE Week in New York. With hundreds of exhibitors and press looking for the newest technology ideas and trends, you don’t want to miss an opportunity to be part of this important discussion.
The conference will be hosted by Robin Raskin, noted industry and technology expert
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 Intel Designed specifically for students ages 5 – 12, the Intel Learning offers complete educational solutions to nurture curious young minds, keep them interested in learning and help them develop the digital literacy skills they need to succeed in the 21st century. To learn more about the Intel® Learning Series, visit http://www.intellearningseries.com |
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 McAfee, the world’s leading dedicated security company, provides advanced solutions for protecting online security. |
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 Ohanarama is the safe place online where families connect, learn and play together. The site engages extended family members of all ages by tapping into their natural social and competitive spirit through quizzes, contests and fun family games. Through Ohanarama.com or Facebook, parents set up their kids’ accounts and invite family members to join the secure, private family network. Ohanarama is COPPA compliant, as certified by the TRUSTe Children’s Seal. Led by technology industry veterans who have launched such products as the JumpStart children’s educational series and Zynga’s Petville, Ohanarama is also backed by investors such as Charles Huang, the founder of Guitar Hero, and venture capital partners, SoftBank Capital and Contour Venture Partners. For more information, visit http://www.ohanarama.com. |
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 Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 51 million customers at the end of 1Q 2011 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 6 in its 2010 Green Rankings, listing it as one of the nation’s greenest companies, the highest of any telecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint. |
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 Numedeon Inc is recognized as a leading innovator in the use of simulated virtual worlds for learning and user engagement. Since launching the first learning-based virtual world for children, Whyville.net, in 1999, Numedeon’s patented virtual world engine has been used to construct virtual worlds serving a broad range of purposes and demographics. Numedeon has also been recognized for its innovative and patent pending approach to user safety and virtual world community management. |
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 WhatsWhat.me is the most safe, secure “kids-only” social network for kids ages 7 to 13 utilizing biometric facial recognition technology, human moderation, grade-based separation and kid-friendly features with “no-bullying allowed.” COPPA-compliant, WhatsWhat.me is age-appropriate, teaching positive online behavior, Internet safety and life skills. Media contact: Jeanie Ryan: jeanie@whatswhat.me at 603-235-5266. |
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