The Tech*Ed website has a new tool this year called Tech*Ed Connect. Billed as a social networking and communication tool, it is a way for people to start “connecting” prior to and during the conference based on profiles and interests. One of the cool features is a “people map.” Based on your profile, your little “man” icon is grouped in relative proximity to others with like interests that you can then click on and schedule and introduction or meeting. You can also set up groups based on mutual interests and upload documents and photos. I will be curious to come back in a month and see how much my map has filled out.
Tech*Ed Connect
Tech*Ed 2006 Website