The Web 2.0 Conference focuses on emerging business and technology developments that utilize the Web as a platform and defines how the Web will drive business in the future. Now that the Web has become a robust platform with countless innovations driving its ongoing development, widespread disruptions in traditional business models are well underway. But within the chaos of disruption lies the seeds of opportunity.

It'll focus on the startups and financiers tending those seeds, of course - including the second annual Launch Pad. But it'll also highlight how the incumbents are also taking advantage of disruption, or, at the very least, how they are responding to it so as to protect their market positions.

Web 2.0 Conference brings the intelligence, innovation, and leadership of the internet industry together in one place at one time. You'll learn what business models are working, what's next on the horizon, and how all of this will affect your own business. We've built in plenty of time for catching up with old friends and making new acquaintances, and for connecting with the leaders and technologists redefining the Web's business opportunities. The Web 2.0 Conference is brought to you in partnership with O'Reilly Media, Inc. and CMP Technology and moderated by John Battelle, Program Chair, and O'Reilly CEO and founder, Tim O'Reilly.