Introduction

The New Digital Economics Executive Brainstorm Series is part of a research and industry transformation programme from business model innovation firm STL Partners focused on the Telecommunications, Media and Technology sectors.

Supported by leading trade bodies, the Executive Brainstorms are held on a regular basis in different parts of the world to bring together senior execs to think creatively about new growth opportunities.

Each event builds on the output of the previous one and integrates cutting-edge research, case studies and analysis from leading players. The events use a unique and widely acclaimed interactive format called ‘Mindshare’ to help clarify the important ‘next steps’ for both individual companies and industries.

Upcoming Events

New Digital Economics - EMEA
incorporating Telco 2.0, Digital Commerce 2.0, Cloud 2.0, Digital Things 2.0
12-13 June, Grange St Pauls Hotel, London

New Digital Economics - ONLINE
Latest business model innovation in TMT including M-Commerce, Personal Data, Customer Experience, Digital Entertainment & Cloud Services
Invitees & Service Providers: Click here to apply/register
Available On-Demand: February - May 2012
New Digital Economics MENA Executive Brainstorm
29 – 30 October, more details to follow
New Digital Economics APAC Executive Brainstorm
27 -28 November, more details to follow

Recent Events:

New Digital Economics - SILICON VALLEY
incorporating Digital Economy 2.0, Digital Commerce 2.0,
Digital Entertainment 2.0, Digital Things 2.0
27-28 March 2012, Marriott Hotel, Union Square, San Francisco
New Digital Economics - APAC
Accelerating New Growth Opportunities in Telecoms, Media and Tech
30 November - 1 December, Capella Resort, Singapore
New Digital Economics - EMEA
incorporating Telco 2.0, M-Commerce 2.0, Cloud 2.0, M2M 2.0
9-10 November, Guoman Tower Hotel, London
New Digital Economics - AMERICAS
M-Commerce 2.0 - How 'personal data' will revolutionize customer engagement (co-located with World Economic Forum strategists meeting)
5-6 October 2011, New York
3rd Telco 2.0 Best Practice Live!
Virtual Event: Free Online interactive conference, exposition and video bank
July-September

"A breath of fresh air after all the traditional (and traditionally boring) conferences."
Marketing Director, Major Operator

Event Focus

The Telecoms, Media and Technology (TMT) ecosystem is becoming more complex as the business models of different players converge and collide. New Digital Economics is a premium strategy event focused on new growth opportunities and business models for TMT.

"['Mindshare'] is excellent... more intimate than the larger shows, an opportunity to have a real conversation with the audience."
Vice President, Major Media Company

Unique Interactive Format

STL Partners' unique interactive format, called "Mindshare", gathers together representatives from across the communications, media, internet and technology sectors to explore opportunities to exploit telecoms assets and capabilities to grow business in the digital economy. It is run as a large scale structured brainstorm comprising roughly: 30% Stimulus presentations; 22% Interactive brainstorming with peers; 13% Panel discussions; 35% Networking.

Participants

Up to 250 participants including around specially invited senior execs from across the telecoms, media, entertainment, internet and enterprise technology sectors.

For details of past participants click here.

"The ['Mindshare'] approach created much better interactive discussions than other conferences I have been to. Also, due to the pre-screening, the speakers were all of a higher standard than most other conferences."
SVP, Major Operator

Stimulus Presenters

STL's series of Brainstorms attracts the leading minds and industry figures from across the telecoms, cable, media, publishing, banking, payments, brand marketing, retailing, interactive agency, credit rating, software, academic, internet, technology, government, public policy and investment sectors. In addition, CEOs from some of the most exciting start-ups in the m-commerce, advertising and personal data space will present in the Innovators Showcase sessions.

New Digital Economics Silicon Valley Summary 2012

Autumn/Fall 2011 Review:

Incorporating

Business Model Innovation and Growth Opportunities for CSPs

Communications 2.0; NFC; Mobile Broadband Economics; Transforming Customer Experience; Cloud Services & CDNs; Payments and Advertising; Coopetition with Internet Players

How 'personal data' will revolutionize advertising, payments and customer experiences

New opportunities for CSPs, media, banking and technology companies to create new services and experiences from unlocking the value of ‘personal data’ – a new economic asset class.

Transforming technology, media and telecoms

Latest strategies and innovations in Cloud and Managed Services; PaaS, SaaS, NaaS; Role of CSPs; Billing-as-a-Service; CDNs and ADNs and Federated Assets

Business Model Innovation in M2M

M2M Service Enablers, Business Models, Role of Cellular Networks in the 'Internet of Things', Direction for industry collaboration and interoperability

New Business Models for Film, TV and Games a multi-screen, 3D/HD, mobile world

Multiplatform Services & Digital Locker Strategies; New Windowing Strategies; Connected Home & Devices; Lessons from OTT and Apple.

Creating More Profitable and Sustainable Ecosystems

Best-App Store Strategies & Biz Models; Marketing, Merchandising and Monetising apps; Future Industry Requirements; Connected Home 2.0; Out-Appling Apple