In collaboration with Eyebeam, pQubd proudly presents: pQubd NYC Creativity Unleashed The Leading Conference On Phones, Photography & Profits pQubd NYC @ Eyebeam Chelsea NYC, NY October 14-16 2013 About the Event pQubd is a multiday celebration and photo-journalism, to educa- of the profound socio-economic tion, marketing, medical and public impact of camera enabled mobile services, the connected camera is devices. These connected image enabling innovation in every con- sensors, and related technologies ceivable vertical, forever revolution- from QR codes and watermarks izing the way we communicate and to image recognition, augmented exchange on a global scale. reality and wearable computing, This first-of-its-kind gathering have spawned a bountiful array of will illustrate the magnitude and products and services for creating, reach of these new media by joining consuming and monetizing mobile together innovators, influencers, photos and videos. and stakeholders ranging from The ability to foster creative artists, designers, gamers, pub- expression through mobility has lishers, broadcasters, filmmakers, mesmerized the public and piqued technologists, and academics to the interest of some of the world’s brands, marketers, retailers, lawyers, most renowned creatives, service analysts and investors. providers, and marketers. This phe- nomenon is attracting investments, seeding new fields of study, and instigating new intellectual property laws and regulations. From fine art About Eyebeam Founded in 1997, Eyebeam was conceived as a non-profit art and technolo- gy center. This one of a kind center provides a fertile context and state-of- the-art tools for digital research and experimentation. It is a lively incubator of creativity and thought, where artists and technologists actively engage with culture, addressing the issues and concerns of our time. Eyebeam challenges convention, celebrates the hack, educates the next generation, encourages collaboration, freely offers its contributions to the community, and invites the public to share in a spirit of openness: open source, open content and open distribution. Since its inception, Eyebeam has supported some 245 fellowships and residencies for artists and creative technologists; they run an active edu- cation program for youth, artists’ professional development and community outreach; and have mounted an extensive series of public programs. They produce approximately 4 exhibitions and 40 workshops, performances, and events annually. Supporters of Eyebeam include: Foundations: Government: • Andrew W. Mellon Foundation • Manhattan Borough President Office • Andy Warhol Foundation for The Arts • NYC Department of Cultural Affairs • National Endowment for The Arts • New York Council For the Humanities • Atlantic Foundation Organizations: • Jerome Foundation • Art Dealers Association • New York Community Trust • Society of American Archivists • New York State Council on The Arts Corporations: • Pacific Foundation • O’Reilly Media • Rockefeller Foundation • MakerBot • Rodney L. White Foundation • Time Warner Advisors & Invited Speakers Include: Jed Alpert: CEO, Mobile Commons, Dr. John Puterbaugh: Founder & CEO, Member, Board of Directors, EyeBeam Nellymoser, A division of Gruner + Jahr Nicholas Negroponte: Author, Bradley Rothenberg: Architect, Founder, Chairman Emeritus, MIT SAMS NYC Media Lab Carl Taylor: Mobile Guru and Industry Seth Pinsky: President, New York City Insider Economic Development Corporation Ralph Simon: CEO, Mobilium, Giles Clark: World Famous Founder and Chairman Emeritus, MEF Photographer Ted Cohen: Managing Partner, Dan Marcolina: Renowned Designer/ TAG Strategic LLC Photographer & Digital Media Author Michael Becker: Author, Managing David Karp: Founder & CEO, Tumblr Director NA, Mobile Marketing Association Francis Bitonti: Founder/Director, Dr. Taj Ahmad: COO, Waraire-Boswell Francis Bitonti Studio Fashion House David Pogue: Technology Columnist, Ori Inbar: Co-Founder & CEO, The New York Times Augmented Reality.ORG Cheni Yerushalmi: Founder John Ousby: Photographer, Radio Sunshine Suites, Sunshine Bronx Professional & Connected Device Guru Business Incubator Hugh Garry: Digital Storyteller, Walter Mosseberg: Technology Storythings Columnist, The Wall Street Journal Laurie Mirsky: President & Founder, Quentin Bajac: Curator of Photography, 3DPhacktory MoMA John Suytak: Executive VP, Digital Murray Slovick: Famed Journalist Development Management (DDM) Anthony Aziz: Renowned Visual Artist Abdel Monim Iddrissi: Managing Director Kamar, Ltd. Jon Patricof: COO, Member Board of Directors, Tribeca Enterprises Adam J. Grill: CEO, Group President, Odyssey Group Inc Marcolina Design Knox Bronson: Founder & Curator, pixelsatanexhibition.com Helen Keegan: Founder, Heroes Of The Mobile Fringe Festival Andrew Bud: Founder & CEO iProov, MEF Chairman & Non-Exec Director Tony Sklar: Producer and Host, BnetTV Katrin Eismann: Photoshop Diva Many others to be announced… Jack Hollingsworth: World Renowned Photographer All mobile photos and design copyright Objective Conference Format The primary objective of this conference is to provoke thoughtful ideas and create pQubd is not your typical conference, it is an experience. Framed with a forum where pQubd participants, speakers and attendees can jointly discuss, ex- thought provoking keynotes and panel discussions, the event will feature perience and engage in the rapidly changing landscape of mobile imagery creation, art installations showcasing the richness of the mobile platform and its dissemination and profit generation. pQubd commits to: output mediums from the traditional to 3D printed. Together with highly 1 Raise awareness to what technology is available today interactive demos, hands-on workshops and master classes, the confer- 2 Highlight innovations and near future implications ence will provide attendees with ongoing networking activities throughout 3 Unveil hidden opportunities and potential collaborations the day and into the night. Participants will have fun while exploring new 4 Raise awareness to the socio-economic/ethical implications of the technology technological, cultural and commercial opportunities in the style and spirit 5 Acknowledge innovators and market leaders of New York City. 6 Cross industry collaborations and ongoing learning and best practices 7 The unanticipated, unplanned excitement & business that will simply happen! Target Audience Your sponsorship/participation exposes your organization to a diversified audience of attendees. PQubd, will bring together creators, buyers, investors, advertisers, influencers, connectors, lawyers, deal makers, opinion shapers, Areas of Focus marketers, educators, fashionistas, Mobile photography and art: technologists, art collectors, diger- creation, dissemination & atis, and press in the ‘media capital monetization of the world’ – New York City. Photojournalism & storytelling Related technologies & their uses from QR codes to Augmented Reality and from entertainment to publishing Investment opportunities, appli- cable laws, and new regulations Tools, gadgets, and gizmos Into tomorrow: inside university research labs Awards and artist recognition pQubd NYC Creativity Unleashed pQubd Executive Producers: Rudy N. Vogel Lubna Dajani +1.413.626.7718 +1.201.982.0934 All mobile photos and design by Marcolina Design Inc.