Once school started up again in the fall, individual students began working heavily on critical functions of the conference organization organizing panels, preparing materials and marketing, recruiting sponsors, etc. The most rewarding experience was getting to know the other SAU organizers in a pretty intense way. The team really got together during summer and started pulling things together. The challenge then is to keep the information flowing. There are plenty of good companies out there old and new doing valuable things in this space.
Issues regarding the Internet affect everyone.
It is a part of the old school businesses and the new businesses and anyone involved in these industries should understand the implications the future of technology has on their futures. The student activities and operations folks were extremely helpful. ITBG officers helped immensely. Last year s conference founders were generous with their time as well.