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Internet censorship fighter veteran, Zhou Shuguang comes to Romania

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Bogdan Gavrila

Zhou Shuguang, a.k.a. Zola, http://www.zuola.com is one of the veterans fighting the censorship of news and Internet restrictions in China. Zola has participated on the reports of various sensitive stories and breaking news events such as the “Resist P-Xylene Plant” … Continue reading →

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Business Week Magazine: “one of The 25 Most Influential People on the Web” – Loic Le Meur comes to WBF, Bucharest

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Bogdan Gavrila

Recently, Business Week Magazine named Loic one of The 25 Most Influential People on the Web. Loic Le Meur was also named “Young Global Leader” by the World Economic Forum. He advises the World Economic Forum as well as covers … Continue reading →

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Wael Abbas: torture, abuses and censorship – blogger shares experiences at the World Blogging Forum in Bucharest

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Bogdan Gavrila

Fascinating stories I hear every day from the guys in Bucharest setting up the World Blogging Forum. For example, some of the bloggers they wanted to invite are imprisoned because they were talking about online activism as the government wanted … Continue reading →

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Twitter Revolutions – conflict zone online correspondents joining World Blogging Forum in Bucharest

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Bogdan Gavrila

During the last months we’ve heard on TV that people used twitter, youtube or facebook to send news and updates from conflict zones all over the world. We witnessed it in Georgia in 2008 and in Moldova in 2009 – … Continue reading →

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Ramon Stoppelenburg, the Internet Personality of the Year – guest speaker at the World Blogging Forum in Bucharest

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Bogdan Gavrila

I’m more eager every day to meet the bloggers attending the World Blogging Forum in Bucharest this November. One of the first persons to confirm his presence in Romania, Ramon Stoppelenburg, has quite a story: The Dutch Ramon Stoppelenburg (1976) started … Continue reading →

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Information Society – Events to follow in Bucharest

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Bogdan Gavrila

Global Forum in Romania – 19th-18th Oct 2009 Global Forum is an annual international and independent event, a Think Tank dedicated to the Economic, Political and Social issues related to the successful evolution of the Information Society.

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Gov 2.0 SUMMIT

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Bogdan Gavrila

If you liked my previous post regarding e-Democracy and e-Government in Estonia, here is a very interesting event starting tomorrow in the United States: ‘Government as a Platform‘ is the theme and clarion call of Gov 2.0 Summit and Gov … Continue reading →

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JCI Business Mentorship – Best business plan rewarded grand prize in the contest

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Bogdan Gavrila

I was honored to be a mentor in JCI’s (Junior Chamber International) young entrepreneur contest this year. My mentee was Teodor Mincu and happy to say that his business plan was ranked no.1 in the national contest and that he … Continue reading →

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Peter Fisk – “Marketing Genius” Masterclass

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Bogdan Gavrila

Today I’ve met Peter Fisk and had a very entertaining experience while attending his “Marketing Genius” Masterclass. I came back very optimistic regarding the online future in Romania after networking with marketing managers from FMCG, IT, Banking, Real Estate and … Continue reading →

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Olimpiadele Comunicarii 2009

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Bogdan Gavrila

Olimpiadele Comunicarii is a local competition for marcomm students and a perfect opportunity to meet new talents. This year I was invited to judge the blogs and untill the results will be public, I’ll give you some links connected with … Continue reading →

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JCI Mentorship

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Bogdan Gavrila

JCI Romania (Junior Chamber International, Romanian chapter) is one of the most active NGOs that brings together Romanian entrepreneurs in a club where ideas and money are in the optimum mix. I’m happy to be involved in their latest Mentorship … Continue reading →

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