September 22-29 is in Amsterdam PICNIC time again. Just like in 2006 this international conference (programme) is expected to be an inspiration to many creative entrepreneurs from all over the world. Here is a Line-Up of some of the speakers and contributors.

Around 60 wellknown scientists, businesspeople, authors and artists will give talks and presentations on groundbreaking new technologies, trends, ideas and cross media. For instance, MIT’s Neil Gershenfeld (US) will lift the curtain on the coming revolution in computer-assisted home product fabrication. Susan Kish (CH), Head of Network; Community Practice of Xing talks about success factors of social networking. Dr. David Weinberger (US), co-author of The Cluetrain Manifesto and author of Small Pieces Loosely Joined, will give insight on how the Web is transforming business and the world. Saatchi;Saatchi’s Kevin Roberts and Richard Hytner (UK) will reveal the keys to winning consumers’ hearts: mystery, sensuality and intimacy. David Silverman, director of “The Simpsons” (US) will provide a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most creative an technically-driven areas of filmmaking.

The annual PICNIC event in Amsterdam brings together innovative professionals from the worlds of media, entertainment, science and the arts. They come to network, discover new cross media content and technology, discuss the Internet’s impact—and have a blast.

Smartmobs will keep you posted about the highlights of this topevent!!