Teen Tech Titans Event Offers Insight Into How Teens Are Changing the Face of Technology

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 24 /PRNewswire/ -- SDForum, Silicon Valley's leading source of information and education in the technology community, today announced the agenda and speakers for the third annual Tech Titans of Tomorrow: Teens Plugged in Conference to be held Wednesday, May 13, 2009 from 8:45 AM - 4:45 PM at the HP Auditorium in Palo Alto.

"This event highlights teens who represent the 'Digital Native' generation, whose lives have been steeped in the Internet and mobile phones," said Debra Brackeen, HP Vice President of Strategic Alliances. "HP is proud to host SDForum's Tech Titans of Tomorrow because it provides a first-hand opportunity to explore how teens are shaping the tech industry and starting companies younger than ever."

"Teens have created a new world via social media and social networking. They are becoming a leading indicator for a host of emerging technologies and are highly capable of fostering innovation along the way," said Sergio Monsalve, Principal at Norwest Venture Partners (NVP) and keynote for the event. "SDForum's Tech Titans of Tomorrow provides the teens of Silicon Valley with a meeting place where they can exchange ideas and learn about entrepreneurship. The event also offers the tech community an interactive forum to better understand what is hot and what is not among teens."

Teens, and students of all ages, are constantly linked through multiple means of technologies, including Facebook, Twitter, texting, Instant Messenger and mobile phones. With their knowledge of social networking, teens will join corporate executives, not-for-profits, venture capitalists and teenage entrepreneurs for an enthralling day where brilliant teens give insight to adults who are trying to speculate where this generation will lead them.

"When you grow up living and breathing entrepreneurship and innovation it is only natural to want to jump in and take the plunge," said Jeff Seibert, President and COO of Increo Solutions, a young entrepreneur presenting at the event. "SDForum's Tech Titans of Tomorrow is the only conference where investors are listening to how young people are using technology, starting companies and writing software to address their own needs."

This is the third year SDForum has organized an event directed towards the ideas and achievements of students interested and encompassed by technology. Both high school and college students have the chance to express themselves and present their business and product pitches to a panel of venture capitalists and investors to give the students a greater opportunity to stretch their ideas and to receive plentiful feedback.

"After last year's event, some teens received venture capitalist funding for their contemporary business ideas leaving students hopeful and excited for this year's conference," said Susan Lucas-Conwell, CEO of SDForum. "Tech Titans of Tomorrow is an opportunity to celebrate youth in innovation and encourage the next generation in their efforts for a more advanced society."

    Some speakers include:
    Jeff Siebert, Increo Solutions
    Max Marmer, Lick-Wilmerding High School
    Jack Montgomery, Los Altos High School
    Tyler Stout, Los Altos High School
    Catherine Cook, MyYearbook
    Tim Chang, Norwest Venture Partners
    Sergio Monsalve, Northwest Venture Partners
    Allison Leopold Tilley, Pillsbury Winthrop
    Nathan Evans, Stanford University
    Jeff Widman, Western Washington University

    Event: Tech Titans of Tomorrow: Teens Plugged In
    Date: May 13, 2009
    Time: 8:45 AM - 4:45 PM
    Location: HP Auditorium in Palo Alto

Price & Registration

SDForum is offering early bird pricing: $85 for SDForum members, $110 for non-members and $15 for students(special rates for student groups). Visit SDForum's website at www.sdforum.org for registration, pricing and more details.

Press Registration

Media are invited to attend the event. For media registration, please contact Seana Norvell at SDForum@fortythreepr.com.

About SDForum

SDForum has been instrumental in setting the high tech industry agenda for more than 25 years. As a high-tech non-profit dedicated to educating and creating relationships within the technology community, SDForum provides the latest insights on emerging technology trends and best business practices through events, specialized services and resources. The SDForum reaches 12,000 software professionals annually, through more than 20 programs a month that promote emerging technologies and business practices. Long-standing relationships in Silicon Valley include technology companies such as HP, IBM, Microsoft, Nokia and SAP. In addition, SDForum has support from the City of San Jose, and sponsorship from over 30 venture capital firms, financial institutions, multinational enterprises, international trade organizations and service providers. For more information, visit www.sdforum.org.

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    Media Contact:
    Seana Norvell
    FortyThree, Inc.
    831.401.3175
    SDForum@fortythreepr.com

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