What kinds of conferences are happening in the United States and around the world next week? Here is sample of some of the more interesting and influential gatherings in technology, science and business.
Does the future of Internet and mobile applications lie in the HTML5 programming language? A number of Web developers and designers certainly think so, and on September 27 the HTML5 Developer Conference kicks off in San Francisco to discuss current industry trends. Speakers from Yahoo!, Mozilla Labs, Google, Netflix and reddit will offer insight into how their companies are contributing to what will be the next standardized language for the World Wide Web.
Our oceans are an irreplaceable resource, yet through a variety of human factors such as pollution, overfishing and even climate change, the future of marine life is in jeopardy. From September 26 through 30, attendees of the World Conference on Marine Biodiversity in Aberdeen, Scotland, will discuss the impact of changes in our oceans and will identify the most critical threats and research priorities in the scientific community today.
Identifying sources of private equity investment is a difficult task in the current economic environment. But on September 27 and 28, leading editors from Dow Jones and the Wall Street Journal will host the Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst Conference in New York and offer insight on what it takes to raise a fund, where opportunities currently lie and how to deal with government regulations.
Also, don’t miss out on what’s happening on FORA.tv next week:
On September 30, FORA.tv presents the WWD Global Sourcing and Global Markets Forum, a conference hosted by Women’s Wear Daily intended for professionals in the fashion, footwear and beauty industries. The conference will focus on issues that impact the clothing industry, and address the global opportunities and challenges faced by sales, marketing and operations professionals.
Watch the WWD Global Sourcing and Global Markets Forum next week on demand at FORA.tv.
This year the New Yorker Festival brings together a distinguished group of writers, thinkers, artists and other luminaries, such as Richard Dawkins, Malcolm Gladwell, Steve Martin and Nancy Pelosi and covers topics including film, music, politics, economics, architecture, fashion and literature. FORA.tv will present the festival in its entirety from September 30 through October 2. Look for an in-depth preview next week, right here on the Conference Blog.
Watch the New Yorker Festival next week on demand at FORA.tv.