LARGO, Fla. (May 13, 2009) – STAR TEC, (www.startecflorida.com), an innovation and entrepreneurship center for technology businesses, is integrating social media elements including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Flickr with other program elements of its third annual conference, Innovation ’09, June 3-4, 2009, at the Hilton Carillon Park Hotel in St. Petersburg.
Attendees and those who are unable to attend can stay informed during the program through multiple social media platforms, including live blogging at http://startecflorida.blogspot.com and live updates on Twitter, www.twitter.com/startec and Facebook. Photos will be uploaded to Twitpic, Flickr and Facebook throughout the conference. Podcasts and video interviews featuring Innovation ’09 speakers and attendees will be available on YouTube and Facebook. www.startecflorida.com/conference or by calling 727-547-7340.
"STAR TEC’s presence in these social media will provide an additional dimension of participation in Innovation ‘09," says Tonya Elmore, executive director of STAR TEC. "As a center focused on technology innovation, STAR TEC understands the importance of utilizing social media in the exchange of ideas and information."
The conference, "Creating Opportunity through Innovation: Strategies for Entrepreneurial Success," will attract 150 entrepreneurs, investors, educators, economic development specialists and service providers.
Additional program and registration information are available at www.startecflorida.com/conference or by calling 727-547-7340.