Paul Kedrosky gives the first mention of the Defrag conference that I’ve seen.
In the conference’s own words, here’s a description:
Defrag is the first conference focused solely on the internet-based tools that transform loads of information into layers of knowledge, and accelerate the “aha” moment. Defrag is about the space that lives in between knowledge management, “social” networking, collaboration and business intelligence. Defrag is not a version number. Rather it’s a gathering place for the growing community of implementers, users, builders and thinkers that are working on the next wave of software innovation.
For whatever reason, this description has intrigued me all day. I’ve had a tough time concentrating on my code while thinking about it. This enhancing of learning via new tools can be a very powerful thing and something which would move beyond whatever version number of the Web we are on.
Of course, there is a blog for the conference and I’ve already subscribed.
I’m hoping I can make it to the conference whether thru work or on my own.