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title: 'Counting down to Inverge 2008'
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# Counting down to Inverge 2008

[![Inverge](https://i0.wp.com/siliconflorist.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/adinverge2008.gif?w=925)](http://inverge.com "Inverge")In less than a month, a number of luminaries will descend upon the Rose City for [Inverge 2008](http://inverge.com "Inverge"), a two-day opportunity to share their insights about the convergence of media platforms.

So far, the following speakers have been confirmed:

- [Joshua Green](http://inverge.com/featured-speakers/joshua-green/ "Joshua Green"), Research Manager, [Convergence Culture Consortium](http://www.convergenceculture.org/ "Convergence Culture Consortium") at [MIT](http://web.mit.edu/ "MIT") (back by popular demand)
- [Renny Gleeson](http://inverge.com/featured-speakers/renny-gleeson/ "Renny Gleeson"), Global Director of Digital Strategies, [Wieden+Kennedy](http://www.wk.com/ "Wieden+Kennedy") (conference emcee)
- [Andy Mooney](http://inverge.com/featured-speakers/andy-mooney/ "Andy Mooney"), Chairman, [Disney Consumer Products](http://www.disneyconsumerproducts.com/ "Disney Consumer Products"), The Walt [Disney](http://www.disney.com/ "The Walt Disney Company") Company
- [Tony Uphoff](http://inverge.com/featured-speakers/tony-uphoff/ "Tony Uphoff bio"), CEO, [TechWeb](http://www.techweb.com/ "TechWeb")
- [David Card](http://inverge.com/featured-speakers/david-card/ "David Card"), VP & Research Director, [JupiterResearch](http://www.jupiterresearch.com/ "JupiterResearch")
- [Karl Long](http://inverge.com/featured-speakers/karl-long/ "Karl Long"), Product Manager of Ovi Games, [Nokia](http://www.nokia.com/ "Nokia")
- [Michael Tchao](http://inverge.com/featured-speakers/michael-tchao/ "Michael Tchao"), General Manager, Techlab/Nike+, [Nike](http://www.nikeplus.com/ "Nike+")
- [Chris Heatherly](http://inverge.com/featured-speakers/chris-heatherly/ "Chris Heatherly"), VP/GM, Disney Electronics; CTO, Disney Toys, The Walt [Disney](http://www.disney.com/ "The Walt Disney Company") Company
- [William Swartout](http://inverge.com/featured-speakers/william-swartout/ "William Swartout"), Director of Technology, [USC Institute for Creative Technologies](http://ict.usc.edu/projects "USC Institute for Creative Technologies")
- [Marc Scarpa](http://inverge.com/featured-speakers/marc-scarpa/ "Marc Scarpa"), producer/director of the [MySpace LIVE!](http://www.myspace.com/nowwhat "MySpace LIVE!") series and several episodes of the [Live Nation Verizon VCAST Mobile performance series](http://www.mobiledia.com/news/48580.html "Live Nation Verizon VCAST Mobile performance series")
- [Ed Lantz](http://inverge.com/featured-speakers/ed-lantz/ "Ed Lantz"), immersive art & entertainment expert, President & CTO, [Vortex Immersion Media](http://www.vorteximmersion.com/ "Vortex Immersion Media"), Founder & Chair of [Harmony Channel](http://www.harmonychannel.com/ "Harmony Channel").
- [Paul Matthaeus](http://inverge.com/featured-speakers/paul-matthaeus/ "Paul Matthaeus"), Founder, Chief Creative Officer & Chairman, [DIGITALKITCHEN](http://www.d-kitchen.com/ "DIGITALKITCHEN")
- [Scott Kveton](http://inverge.com/featured-speakers/scott-kveton/ "Scott Kveton"), Chairman, [OpenID Foundation](http://openid.net/foundation/ "OpenID Foundation"), VP of Open Platforms, [Vidoop](http://www.vidoop.com/ "Vidoop")
- [Richard Rosen](http://inverge.com/featured-speakers/richard-rosen/ "Richard Rosen"), originator and chief architect of the [Brand-Interaction](http://www.rgrosen.com/bima.html "Brand-Interaction") Marketing & Advertising method, author of upcoming book *[Convergence Marketing](http://www.amazon.com/Convergence-Marketing-Combining-Unprecedented-Profits/dp/047016493X/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1202419764&sr=8-8 "Convergence Marketing")*
- And rumor has it that [Raven Zachary](http://portlandonfire.com/ravenzachary) has been confirmed to speak on one of his favorite topics, the Apple iPhone

For more information on topics and timing, see the [Inverge schedule](http://inverge.com/schedule/ "Inverge schedule").

Need more reasons to attend? Okay, you’re a tough sell, but I’m a soft touch. How about this:

> Inverge brings presenters and attendees together from a variety of professions and disciplines to explore changes and opportunities presented by the increasing digitization of media, the democratization of distribution and the proliferation of connectivity into new areas. **The big picture is revealed via the unique integration of disciplines at the event.** The presentations are high-level, informative and conceptual, pointing the way toward the future and facilitating advanced professional development.

Still not biting? Okay, well… How about a 2-for-1 deal? That’s right. I’ve been authorized to give you a 50% discount when you register two people. That means the price per person drops to below $200. Split the cost with a friend. Give someone a ticket as a gift. Or look to scalp it on eBay.

To get your discount, simply [visit the Inverge registration page](http://inverge.com/register/ "Register for Inverge") and enter the code **2for1SF**. That’s it. Easy!

What’s that? You don’t have anyone with whom to split this deal? Oh my. That IS a sad story. Okay, well enter the code **SF** and get a 25% discount. See there? Buck up, little camper. It’s all better.

[Inverge 2008: the interactive convergence conference](http://www.inverge.com "Inverge 2008") will take place Sept. 4 – 5 at the [Armory in Portland’s Pearl District (128 NW 11th).](http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=128+NW+11th+Ave+portland+or&sll=45.520592,-122.67957&sspn=0.035782,0.070896&ie=UTF8&ll=45.524239,-122.682137&spn=0.008945,0.017724&z=16&iwloc=addr "The Armory in The Pearl Portland Oregon")