BIF-3 Conference to Feature Alpha Geeks; Five 50% off “Scholarships” available for Prov Geeks

October 10th – 11th in Downtown Providence, the Business Innovation Factory is holding its third annual conference – the BIF-3 Collaborative Innovation Summit. They’ve really outdone themselves this year. Among the event’s amazing collection of “Storytellers,” there are some major Alpha Geeks, including:

• Walt Mossberg, Technology Editor, The Wall Street Journal, and co-founder of AllThingsD (BIF-3’s host!)


• Mark Cuban, billionaire serial tech entrepreneur


• Jason Fried, 37Signals CEO & Co-Founder


• Steven Johnson, Ghost Map author and co-creator of
  outside.in


• Richard Saul Wurman, information architecture pioneer & founder of the TED Conference

And that’s only a few of the folks! Here’s the generous offer from BIF:

In effort to make sure that Providence’s talented geeks can fully participate in the BIF-3 Summit on October 10-11, 2007, the Business Innovation Factory is offering five scholarships to the Summit that cuts the registration fee in half (from $1,000 to $500). This includes both days of programming, snacks and lunches, materials, and a reception with the storytellers.

More at www.businessinnovationfactory.com/bif-3

Geeks that wish to apply for a scholarship should contact Melissa Withers at mwithers [aatttt] riedc.com or 401.278.9134.

I went to BIF last year and really can’t recommend it enough. These scholarships aren’t going to last long, so get going! (Update: Actually, I’m not sure how BIF is selecting the recipients, so regardless, I would apply soon.) (Updated Update: Apply ASAP) I hope to see you there!

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