Under the Digital Influence: Eight Experts Explain the Online Scene

1:30-6:30 PM, September 19, Renaissance Hotel Ballroom

China's Internet scene is growing by leaps and bounds in terms of size, influence and opportunities. Join AmCham-China for an afternoon featuring eight experts on China's digital and blogging scenes, the launch of the chamber's new webpage, and a networking party. All participants will also receive a souvenir AmCham-China "Under the Digital Influence" T-shirt.

Decoding China's Internet Scene
Four experts provide the big picture on what's happening online in the world's largest market. The panel will cover trends, myths and realities, and advice in regard to understanding the online environment.

Panelists
- Sam Flemming, CEO of Internet word of mouth (IWOM) research and consulting firm CIC Data
- Andrew Lih, former new media academic at Columbia University and Hong Kong University now authoring a book about online collaboration
- David Wolf, CEO of Wolf Group Asia, author of high-tech site siliconhutong.com
- Matt Roberts of About.com, former chief representative of Dow Jones China and long-time member of the chamber's Media & Entertainment Forum (moderator)

The Business of Blogging
Four top English-language bloggers in China who cover the legal, tax, PR and media sectors discuss the pros and cons of blogging, how it has helped and/or hurt their careers and companies, and what to be aware of before venturing online.

Panelists
- Dan Harris of legal site chinalawblog.com, founding member of Harris & Moure pllc
- Chris Devonshire-Ellis of business sites china-briefing.com and 2point6billion.com, senior partner of Dezan Shira & Associates
- Will Moss of PR site imagethief.com, a director of Burson-Marsteller
- Jeremy Goldkorn of media site danwei.org, founder of The Standards Group (moderator)

Program
1:30-2 PM Registration
2-3:30 PM Panel 1: Decoding China's Internet Scene
3:30-3:45 PM Coffee break
3:45-5:15 PM Panel 2: The Business of Blogging
5:15-6:30 PM Launch of AmCham Daily webpage / networking party

Registration
The fee for this event is 200 RMB for AmCham cardholders, 300 RMB for non-cardholding employees of AmCham member companies, and 450 RMB for nonmembers. Please confirm your attendance via email (amchamevent@amcham-china.org.cn) by noon on September 18. As events often have space limitations, please RSVP early.