Wednesday, September 3, 2008
For Immediate Release
LOS ANGELES, CA - For almost three decades, the Edmund G. “Pat” Brown Institute of Public Affairs (PBI) has focused on state and community “public affairs” while sustaining the vision and legacy of its namesake and also promoting social justice, enlightened civic engagement and quality of life issues for all Californians. It continues its long tradition of great events later this month with a California Agenda panel on "Technology and the Future of Civic Engagement."
WHO - Moderator - Pete Manzo with the Advancement ProjectPanelists - Kim Alexander with the California Voter Foundation; Sunne McPeak with California Emerging Technology Fund; and Tracy Westen with the Center for Governmental Studies.
WHAT - Panel Discussion on "Technology and the Future of Civic Engagement"
WHEN - Wednesday, September 24, 2008; 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
WHERE - Los Angeles Downtown Marriott (in the Concourse Ballroom) @ 333 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
WHY - The panel will address the following: from touch-screen voting to online campaigning, technology is shaping the future of civic engagement. But what does this mean for e-democracy—especially for those individuals and communities without access to the latest technology? It will also consider the promise of technology and how it may enable us to acquire and disseminate information. In debating various notions of e-democracy, the panel will look at the degree to which the digital divide may hinder any aspect of these expectations. Our experts also will address what local, state, and national policy initiatives are designed to address the anticipated problems.
FYI - There is no cost to attend, a light breakfast is served and it is open to the public. Space is limited so please register online as soon as possible at www.PatBrownInstitute.org/register/226/.
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The Edmund G. “Pat” Brown Institute of Public Affairs is a non-partisan public policy center dedicated to the living legacy of former California Governor Edmund G. "Pat" Brown. The Institute is committed to conducting timely public policy research, organizing and participating in policy debates, collaborating on community-driven initiatives, and facilitating educational opportunities for diverse communities. For more information, go to http://www.patbrowninstitute.org/.
