John
09-23-2009, 08:29 AM
The event at the city's Skirball Cultural Centre for the two-day conference is drawing some famous names.
Company co-founder Biz Stone opened the conference with a 40-minute speech about the origins of Twitter and its goal to make a positive global impact, citing the site's importance in organising political protests worldwide.
The Twitter Conference boasted big names, including San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom and pro skateboarder Tony Hawk. The event's Twitter tag - (pound)140tc - was a trending topic by late afternoon.
Mr Newsom, who spoke to conference guests via the web telephone service Skype, said he is "trying to use Twitter and this technology to improve the governance of our city".
Mr Hawk, meanwhile, took part in a panel on Twitter and celebrity with actors Tyrese Gibson and LeVar Burton and Celebrity Rehab host Dr Drew Pinsky.
The skater, who famously posted a photo of himself skateboarding through the White House on his Twitter page, said he has "fully embraced" the site.
"I'm a full nerd," he said. "I'm a professional skateboarder. I'm in the White House. I'm (going to) tweet that up for sure."
Rapper Chamillionaire and Curt Smith of Tears for Fears participated in a panel on how musicians can benefit from the site.
Company co-founder Biz Stone opened the conference with a 40-minute speech about the origins of Twitter and its goal to make a positive global impact, citing the site's importance in organising political protests worldwide.
The Twitter Conference boasted big names, including San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom and pro skateboarder Tony Hawk. The event's Twitter tag - (pound)140tc - was a trending topic by late afternoon.
Mr Newsom, who spoke to conference guests via the web telephone service Skype, said he is "trying to use Twitter and this technology to improve the governance of our city".
Mr Hawk, meanwhile, took part in a panel on Twitter and celebrity with actors Tyrese Gibson and LeVar Burton and Celebrity Rehab host Dr Drew Pinsky.
The skater, who famously posted a photo of himself skateboarding through the White House on his Twitter page, said he has "fully embraced" the site.
"I'm a full nerd," he said. "I'm a professional skateboarder. I'm in the White House. I'm (going to) tweet that up for sure."
Rapper Chamillionaire and Curt Smith of Tears for Fears participated in a panel on how musicians can benefit from the site.