Who was Really Behind Internet Blackout Day? A SOPA & PIPA Case Study & Happy Hour

Public Knowledge
Thursday, February 16
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
http://pksocialmediaweek.eventbrite.com/

This panel discussion and networking event will introduce you to some of the people behind “American Censorship Day” and the “Internet Blackout Day” for a candid discussion discuss their the strategies and tactics that lead up to over 14 million people to contacting Congress in a single day.
We will discuss how Internet experts, non-profit organizations and entrepreneurs from across the political spectrum came together to successfully derail SOPA and PIPA and offer a glimpse into what this means for future advocacy campaigns.

Moderator
Ernesto Falcon, Director of Government Affairs for Public Knowledge

Featuring
• David Moon, Program Director- Demand Progress
• Markham Erickson, Executive Director- NetCoalition
• Mark Stanley, New Media Manager Center for Democracy & Technology
• Rachna Choudhry, Co-founder- PopVox