Is this a bad thing, to be plugging this panel discussion, just because I'm speaking on it?

I think not. It's related to you, your work, your life. Come on uptown, if you're not busy from 6-8PM TONIGHT! It's sure to be a good time!

The topic:

NYWICI: Cocktails & Conversations Presents The New Digital Dialogue: Are Your Skills Transferable?

There was a boom, then a bust. And today, nearly 10 years later, the digital divide has given way to the digital denominator. Companies — and media professionals — who show their ability to successfully integrate new and old media are rising to the top. The questions today are: How ready are your skills? Can your traditional skills fit into this rebirthed marketplace?

What can you transfer from your areas of expertise onto an interactive platform? How can you create a newer experience than what's available traditionally? Join us for our next Cocktails & Conversations where our esteemed panelists will debunk a few myths about working on the "online version," clarify what's really needed to succeed, and shed light on why even the staunchest luddite can become a successful technophile.

—Cocktails & Conversations. Real Talk. Real Solutions. Every Step of Your Career.

Panelists:
Sheryl Huggins, Vice President of Information Services
Nia Enterprises & Editor in Chief, Niaonline.com

Karen Karpowich, Strategic Marketing Consultant
MAI

Heather Keets-Wright, Managing Editor
Diversity.com, former Managing Editor Teenpeople.com

Tanya Steel, Editor-in-Chief
Epicurious.com

Laurel Touby, Writer, Editor & Founder
Mediabistro.com

Moderator:
Kara Walsh, former Vice President Online
The Village Voice

How to register:
http://sdm3.rm04.net/ctt?kn=1&m=496593&r=MjcxNzMwODAxNQS2&b=2&j=MTMyyNjM2NzcS1&mt=1

Date:
Tuesday, April 11, 2006

Time:
6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Location:
The Kaplan Thaler Group
825 Eighth Avenue, @ 51st Street
34th Floor

Fee:
$10 For members
$20 for non-members
$10 additional fee to register on-site

Click HERE to REGISTER.