As you know LIFT has an alliance with the organizers of PICNIC, one of the most inspiring European event which brings together and disseminates the ideas and knowledge of the world's best creators and innovators. PICNIC spotlights cutting-edge products and services at the intersection of media, technology, arts and entertainment, and brings together entrepreneurs, investors, creators as well as scientists, and other industry leaders.

At PICNIC you can do more than pick up new ideas and network with your peers. Save the world.. Create a new service.. Experience new tools... Find a business partner.. Admire the arts.. Get inspired..And of course party with Europe's digital elite.

The main theme of PICNIC08 is "Collaborative Creativity" in its many guises. PICNIC will look at new and connected forms of intelligence and creativity, from the fields of entertainment, science, the arts and business. Speakers include Clay Shirky, Jeff Jarvis, Charles Leadbeater, Stefano Marzano and more. Take a look at the PICNIC site for more details: picnic08.com

Members of the Lift community can register for a discounted PICNIC 08 ticket. Use code 271815 when registering via picnicnetwork.org/tickets and you will receive an immediate discount of 10% on the regular entry price of any ticket.

Note: The conference starts on the 24th and I will be speaking or moderating a panel there. Not sure yet, just like Lift PICNIC is a moving thing and it changes very fast. But I'll be there!