I have just met my good friend Laurent Haug, founder of LIFT conference who give us more information on the next conference theme “Serious Fun !” that will take place on the beautifull island of Jeju do next month :

Social networks, online games, robots, communicating objects: these technologies and services were originally designed for entertainment purposes. They are now giving birth to a whole new range of opportunities and challenges. Games are used for education. Robots are linking patients and doctors. Social networks are the playground of marketers and recruiters.

Are these “fun” technologies changing as they become more and more “serious”? What new opportunities and challenges are arising from this ecosystem in the making?

Lift Asia 09 will explore these questions, and focus on the examples provided by communicating objects, social networks, design, architecture, storytelling and community engagement. The conference will also feature an open program where members of the audience can present their ideas and projects, and we will have our traditional sessions on sustainable development and inspiring stories.

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If you live in South Korea and would like to meet Laurent, don’t hesitate to contact us, he will stay in Seoul until next tuesday.
You can also register to the conference by going directly to the registration page.