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[Apologies for cross-posting. Please distribute widely] Politics: Web 2.0: An International Conference, New Political Communication Unit, Royal Holloway, University of London - programme and registration details announced. Has there been a shift in political use of the internet and digital new media - a new web 2.0 politics based on participatory values? How do broader social, cultural, and economic shifts towards web 2.0 impact, if at all, on the contexts, the organizational structures, and the communication of politics and policy? Does web 2.0 hinder or help democratic citizenship? This conference provides an opportunity for researchers to share and debate perspectives. The programme and details of registration and accommodation packages are now available: http://newpolcom.rhul.ac.uk/politics-web-2-0-conference/ We received a fantastic response to the call for papers, the results of which are contained in the programme of excellent panels. Keynote speakers: Stephen Coleman, University of Leeds; Rachel Gibson, University of Manchester; Robin Mansell, LSE; Helen Margetts, Oxford Internet Institute; Micah Sifry, Co-Founder and Executive Editor of Personal Democracy Forum and formerly of The Nation; Michael Turk, Vice President of Industry Grassroots for the National Cable & Telecommunications Association, formerly e-campaign director, Bush-Cheney '04, and e-campaign director for the Republican National Committee. How to Register The conference is open to all. It will be held in the new, award-winning Windsor Building, complete with state of the art audio-visual facilities and free Wi-Fi. Accommodation is in premium ensuite rooms in the new halls of residence on campus - opened in 2007. Places are limited, so please register early. Please visit the conference page to register online and to read more about the gathering: http://newpolcom.rhul.ac.uk/politics-web-2-0-conference/ DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: March 3, 2008. We warmly invite you to join us for what promises to be an exciting event. Please distribute this email widely. Andrew Chadwick Ben O'Loughlin New Political Communication Unit Conference Organisers http://newpolcom.rhul.ac.uk