The Dublin Web Summit 2.0

Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist, and Matt Mullenweg, founder of Wordpress, will be the keynote speakers at the Dublin Web Summit in Dublin’s Trinity College on Thursday, February 4th, 2010. They will now be joined by Wired’s Editor-at-Large, Ben Hammersley, and former Iona CEO, Chris Horn. For more details on speakers and what will be discussed at the Summit click here.

Newmark & Mullenweg, who are regular keynotes at the world’s largest technology conferences, will be talking about the lessons & direct experiences in scaling their companies, which have had huge impacts on global commerce and communication. As well as providing inspiration for Irish tech start ups.

Chris Horn will reflect on his experience building succesful global companies from Ireland. He will also touch on the broader issue of innovation and Ireland, as well as prospects & opportunities for Irish entrepreneurs over the coming decade.

We would like to welcome DoneDeal.ie as our headline partner. We are also pleased to announce a number of additional partners including Enterprise Ireland, KPMG, Realex and Trinity College Dublin.

To apply to attend just click here.

Tim Draper, who is one of the world’s most successful venture capitalists of all time, will deliver a special public lecture, interview and Q&A, on Friday November 20th at 7:30 pm in the Edmund Burke Lecture Theatre in Trinity College Dublin. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here or by phone on 01 442 9283. This event should not be missed.

Tim Draper is in Dublin to become an Honorary Patron of the University Philosophical Society, and will join an elite group that includes Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Senator John McCain and Bob Geldof, who have been honoured in Trinity in recent years.

In 2008, Draper was ranked as the No. 1 Venture Capital deal maker in the world by Always On Magazine.

If you run a business or are thinking of running your own business this is a must attend event and should not be missed. There are few if any investors on the planet with a greater track record for identifying and investing in winning ideas and start up businesses. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Come and listen and learn. And join us for a drink afterwards.

Below you will find Don Farrell’s much requested email markting presentation. Don runs circulator.com – if you send more than a few emails, it’s worth a look. We will be adding some more clips over the coming week, including some video.

Minister Eamon Ryan will open the Summit on Friday in Dublin

150 Irish businesses, large and small, will be in Bewley’s Hotel this Friday to listen to 28 speakers from around Europe talk about social media and online communications. If you’ve ever wondered if you’re getting the most from your online presence, or if you can do more, then why not join us?

For information on speakers & a detailed schedule click here.

To book online please click here or to book by phone please call the Communications Clinic on +353 1 668 0280

For a selection of businesses and charities who have already booked their tickets please click here.