Fortune Brainstorm Tech

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Fortune Brainstorm Tech is an annual, invite-only conference organized by Fortune magazine. The event brings together leading technologists, executives, and investors for a three-day "collective conversation" on the role of technology in society. [1]

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The first event, called "Brainstorm," was held in Aspen, Colorado, in 2001. It was renamed "iMeme" in 2007 [2] and "Brainstorm Tech" in 2008. [3] The event has taken place in locations such as Aspen, San Francisco, Half Moon Bay (California), Pasadena (California), and Park City (Utah).

Over the years, derivative conferences have been held, including Brainstorm A.I., Brainstorm Design, Brainstorm E, Brainstorm Finance, Brainstorm Green, Brainstorm Health, Brainstorm Reinvent, Brainstorm Talent, and Brainstorm Tech International.

List of participants

Participants of Fortune Brainstorm Tech over the years have included:

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References

  1. "Let's Brainstorm". Fortune (magazine). 2009-07-16. Archived from the original on 2022-07-05. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  2. "Welcome to iMeme". Fortune (magazine). 2007-07-12. Archived from the original on 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  3. "We want Brainstorm Tech to rock!". CNNMoney. 2008-06-27. Archived from the original on 2023-03-22. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  4. "Fortune Brainstorm Tech 2024". Fortune (magazine). 2024-06-19. Archived from the original on 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2024-06-21.

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