The Geekaustin 2009 E-nauguration Party

For the first time, we'll have a president who has used a blackberry, a laptop, and is personally conversant in new technology. This is significant. The tools that we, the geeks, have been creating -- to help facilitate communication and consensus -- are making their way into government. Indeed, MIT's Technology Review argues that it was the Obama campaign's use of technology that helped seal the campaign. Following the election, the appearance of change.gov suggests that the incoming administration intends to use social networks not only to secure and retain the office, but also to facilitate the process of governing. Can there be any turning back now?

To celebrate this change, GeekAustin is hosting an E-nauguration Party.

This is not a partisan affair. All you folks who used Twitter, Meetup, Facebook, Myspace, and similar tools to mobilize and communicate with your fellow voters, and to help educate your candidates, this party is for you.

Our co-host for the E-nauguration Party will be hometown startup, Piryx. When I read their corporate philosophy and manifesto, I thought: "These guys would be the perfect co-hosts". Fortunately, they agreed.

We'll be announcing more details in the days to come, but for now,
here is the date to put on your calendar.

Geekaustin 2009 E-nauguration Party
co-hosted by Piryx and the Austin Electronic Music Grid.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009, 6:00pm - ??
Location: Union Park Austin - 612 W. 6th St.
Valet parking will be available.
RSVP at Facebook