'Technonomy' to bring tech leaders to Wayne State this month

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Posted: 09/01/2012

DETROIT (AP) - A media company that hosts conferences on the relationship between technology, economy and social progress is setting its sights on Detroit. Technonomy Detroit plans to bring together local and national tech leaders Sept. 12 at Wayne State University.

The list of those expected to attend includes Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey and Steve Case, chief executive of
investment firm Revolution LLC and co-founder of America Online.  Topics for discussion will include the future of manufacturing and its impact on jobs, and "Is Detroit the Next Berlin?"

Techonomy founder David Kirkpatrick will also interview Detroit businessman and investor Dan Gilbert.

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