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Specialist forums and panel discussions at IFA 2008

US experts discuss the latest trends and innovations at IFA 2008

Experts from around the world are extending an invitation to take part in discussions on specialist topics at IFA 2008. This year, the latest technical innovations are again being introduced at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds, followed by discussions. Three specialist forums with seven leading US journalists will give an insight into US views on developments. They include star blogger Robert Scoble, the New York Times columnist Larry Magid and Ed Baig of US Today. The panel discussions will focus on the latest trends from the worlds of consumer electronics and white goods.
All forums will be held in English.

Agents of change? - The interactions between the markets in the U.S. and in Germany
Friday, 29 August 2008, 13 bis 14 Uhr, Bühne im TWF in Halle 5.3

Guessing Apple’s next move
Friday, 29 August 2008, 17 Uhr, Marshallhaus

Blogging in Germany and the US: What German Bloggers could learn from their US-colleagues – if they want to.
Saturday, 30 August 2008, 11 Uhr, Marshallhaus

Global Players @ IFA

"Global Players @ IFA“ with Sabine Christiansen is a high-level podium discussion with leading international decision-makers from business and politics. With Ms. Christiansen as moderator the panel members will be airing critical views on issues of global importance. Admission is by invitation only.

How are consumers changing the way they buy CE?
Saturday, 30 August 2008, 11.00 – 12.00 a.m., IFA RedLounge

How ‘Green’ is ‘Green’ really in Consumer Electronics?
Saturday, 30 August 2008, 1.00 – 2.00 p.m., IFA RedLounge

serviceforum@IFA 2008

IFA 2008 will be presenting its serviceforum@IFA in the form of a panel for the third time. It has now become well established as a meeting place for specialist retailers and markets, retail chains in the consumer electronics and electrical domestic appliance sectors, specialist trading and craft trade businesses, industry and the media.

Sunday, 31 August 2008, 11.00 – 12.00 a.m., IFA RedLounge

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medienpolitik@IFA 2008

The experts’ forum medienpolitik@IFA is intended primarily for journalists, broadcasting stations, (media) researchers, regional media authorities, media politicians, CE industry and specialist retailers, associations, interested consumers.

Panel 1 - Monday, 1 September 2008, 2.30 p.m., IFA RedLounge
Panel 2 - Tuesday, 2 September 2008, 12 a.m., IFA RedLounge
Panel 3 - Tuesday, 2 September 2008, 3 p.m., IFA RedLounge

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