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Introducing the 2gether team

The team developing the 2gether Festival got together on May 15, and it was great opportunity to ask each of them for their perspective on how the Festival is developing.

Steve Moore, who is leading development of 2gether, explained that it is an opportunity for those who want to change the world to develop problem-solving ideas with those have the tools provided by new technologies. Steve has been working in the field for several years - and the Festival will help pull together the many projects and streams of activity that have emerged around web-enabled social innovation. Steve is working with Channel4, who are supporting the Festival. They will be explaining what their new 4IP fund may be able to offer innovators.

Steve Bridger has worked extensively with charities, and how they can best use social technologies. He is exploring some of the key topics that will provide a framework for the Festival, ranging from Fairtrade and micro-philanthropy, to a possible new role for charity shops.

Anthony Bennett is development director of the A Foundation, which a few years ago bought the Rochelle School, the venue for the Festival. He explains its history, and how it is now home to a colony of artists.

Jess Tyrrell is organising and structuring the two days. She explained how the aim is to provide a mix of structured sessions, and opportunities for those coming to create their own conversation and problem-solving spaces.

Mick Fealty will be using his connections as a political blogger to bring politicans and policy makers into the Festival.

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