Soumitra Dutta

The year 2008 was marked by momentum on many fronts for ictQATAR, the Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology. More parents are involved in their children’s day-to-day educational progress with the help of technology and business leaders are boosting revenue and performance. More than 300 online services can be accessed anytime, anywhere through Qatar’s online government portal Hukoomi. And because of round-the-clock vigilance by a team of international cyber experts, children and adult users are safer on the Internet.

Thomas Edison didn't invent the light bulb. In fact, his patent application for it was rejected because it was too similar to a patent filed 30 years earlier. But Thomas Edison was an innovator and he recognized that innovation only mattered if an idea was adopted and created true change.

By finding away to make the light bulb something that could easily be integrated into daily living and accepted by normal people, Edison created enormous change in the way we live. So what are the lessons we can take from this when it comes to innovation in terms of energy efficiency?

Whether you "tag", "poke" or "tweet", or prefer a more "delicious" "digging" or "flickering" online experience, you are engaging in something more than just social networking. You are part of an e-revolution that is changing many of our core beliefs, assumptions and behaviors.

The first comprehensive book written for a wide audience on the Web 2.0 revolution, "Throwing Sheep in the Boardroom" highlights how Web 2.0 is fundamentally changing the way we live and work. ictQATAR had this exclusive interview with INSEAD professor & the author of the book, Dr. Soumitra Dutta, who was also the first speaker for ictQATAR's Connected Speaker Series.

Read the full interview in ictQATAR's new e-newsletter issue: http://www.ict.gov.q...

Acclaimed author and INSEAD professor Dr. Soumitra Dutta understands the incredible impact Web 2.0 and social networking are having on our lives both personally and professionally. To launch ictQATAR's Connected Speakers Series, Dr. Soumitra will share insights from his latest book. 'Throwing Sheep in the Boardroom,' the first comprehensive book written for a wide audience on Web 2.0 social networking.

The event will take place Sunday, May 17 at the W Hotel from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. The event is open to the public, but seating is limited and advanced registration is required. Individuals can register at www.ictqatar.qa/conn....

Do you understand Web 2.0 and social networking? Dr. Soumitra Dutta does! Join ictQATAR for its first Connected Speakers event as INSEAD professor Dr. Soumitra shares fascinating insights from his latest book “Throwing Sheep in the Boardroom.” Learn how social networking is changing the way we work, communicate and play – and what it means for your future.

The event will take place 17 May 2009 at the W Hotel from 6-8 p.m. The event is FREE, but advanced registration is required. Each registered guest will receive a copy of “Throwing Sheep in the Boardroom”

For more information, or to register, visit www.ictqatar.qa/conn...