Web 2.0 and the Federal Government

June 1, 2009, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

The Obama campaign—and now the Obama administration—blazed a new trail in the use of Web 2.0 technology, featuring videos, social networking tools, and new forms of participatory and interactive technology. This event will feature government, technology, and new media leaders in addressing the special challenges and opportunities of doing Web 2.0 in the federal government. Please join this exciting discussion moderated by American Progress Senior Fellow Peter Swire, who also served as counsel to the New Media team for change.gov and the revision of whitehouse.gov. This event will also feature the release of three reports by Peter Swire:

• It's Not the Campaign Any More: How the White House is Using Web 2.0 Technology So Far
• New Media Challenges: Legal and Policy Considerations for Federal Use of Web 2.0 Technology
• How to Buy Free Software: Procuring Web 2.0 Technology for the Federal Government
• Video: White House 2.0
• Science Progress podcast: You Have a Friend Request from The White House