Proposed SXSW 2014 Interactive panel

The Evolution of Identity Online

Overview

This proposed panel will look at the future of user profiles and the question of identity online.

As the web evolves, three main strands of identity appear to be taking shape:

- At opposite ends the completely anonymous (Bitcoin, Tor, etc) and the public (Facebook, Google plus, etc)- In between these lie services where identity can be questionable (Tumblr, Twitter, etc)

The topics surrounding this theme will be discussed by a panel of entrepreneurs with real world experience, followed by an open Q&A with the audience.

‣ How will the evolution of identity online affect the apps and products you build in the future?

‣ Should you encourage sign-ups and authentication via large services (Facebook, Twitter) or build your own?

‣ What is the difference in value and engagement, if any, of both options?

‣ What will the profile page of the future look like? Will it still exist and what are the privacy implications of the various approaches?

‣ As big data becomes real currency online, will users of the future sell their metadata to the highest bidder?

Topics

Proposed Panelists

Henrik BerggrenCEO and co-founder

Eric Wahlforss

Michelle You Nico Perez

ReadmillCTO and CofounderSoundCloud

Co-founderSongkick

Co-founderMixcloud

@henrikberggren @ericw

@nicoperez@wreckingball37