The PPL
information from: http://theppl.us/

The PPL is a non-partisan grassroots initiative to promote healthy, productive public discourse by providing work space and resources for bloggers and online media in Charlotte during the DNC.

Co-Founders: Matthew Tyndall, Justin Ruckman, Desiree Kane
Executive Director: Bruce Clark

Space

The PPL is located at Packard Place, a startup incubator in uptown Charlotte. We have over 20,000 sq. ft. of coworking and event space, just a few blocks from the DNC’s two primary convention venues: Bank of America Stadium and Time Warner Cable Arena. We’ll have amenities such as:

Events

A curated series of press conferences, round-table discussions, special guests, and educational sessions will be available to guests of The PPL during the day, helping to connect the independent media community with civic leaders and foster open dialogue.

At night, the PPL’s parties, shows, and performances will showcase local talent and provide opportunities for fun and networking

Registration

Standard Credential  $125.00
Student Credential (School ID required) $100.00
Schedule

Sunday, September 2
6:30PM: The Silenced Majority Book Signing and Talk Ustream Live Stage
Hosted by Democracy Now
Monday, September 3
10:00AM: Faith and Politics Ustream Live Stage
11:00AM: The South & Presidential Politics Ustream Live Stage
With Daniel Kreiss, Author Taking our Country Back
1:00PM: These Storied Streets Ustream Live Stage
With Tom Morgan, Film Maker
2:00PM: Little Idea Ustream Live Stage
Hosted by Betsy Hauser, President, Little Idea
3:00PM: Youth Civic Engagement Ustream Live Stage
With Jocelyn Sida, Casey Aldridge, Anne Johnson, and Loan Tran
4:00PM: Battles over Ballot Access – Voter Suppression, Protection, and Integrity Across America Ustream Live Stage
With Rev. William Barber, Robert Dawkins, Atty. Ann S. Jacobs, Michael Morrill
5:00PM: Yoga Ustream Live Stage
With Sharon Lachow-Blumberg, Owner of I’m Not Done Yet, LLC
5:30PM: Tone-X Ustream Live Stage
6:00PM: Design for Obama Ustream Live Stage
With Max Slavkin
7:00PM: RESURRECTION: A Sustainable Fashion Forum Ustream Live Stage
Presented by Watsusi Creative

Tuesday, September 4

8:00AM: Democracy Now! Ustream Live Stage
9:00AM 5:00PM: DFA Live Studio Studios
10:00AM: Toward A More Sustainable Future  Ustream Live Stage
Moderated by Shannon Binns; with Ellison Clary, David Howard, Terry Shook, and David Walters
11:00AM: This Week in Blackness Ustream Live Stage
Hosted by L. Joy Williams and Elon James White
12:30PM: How Government Can Foster Startups, presented by Startup America/Startup RockOn Ustream Live Stage
Moderated by Scott Case; with Janet Cowell, Igor Jablokov, Dan Roselli, and Aneesh Chopra
2:00PM: Innovation in Journalism presented by Hypervocal Ustream Live Stage
With Marin Cogan, Josh Rogin, Michael Hastings, David Weigel, and Slade Sohmer
3:00PM: Food: Intentionally - Ustream Live Stage
With Robin Emmons, Thom Duncan and Vani Hari.
4:00PM: Innovation in Digital Media Panel Ustream Live Stage
With Ted Cohen, Julie Samuels, Mike Skolnik, Paul Geller, and Kwasi Asare
5:00PM – 6:00PM: Junk in the Environmental Trunk Ustream Live Stage
With Rick Gaskins, Matt Wasson and Ann League
6:00PM – 7:00PM: Campaigning on a Progressive Economic Agenda in 2012
6:00PM – 8:00PM: The New Belgium Blogger Break Newsroom
Laughing Liberally at The PPL  featuring  Baratunde Thurston, Elon James White and Julianna Forlano
7:00PM: Convention Coverage Ustream Live Stage
8:00PM – 2:00AM: LGBT Delegate and Elected Officials Reception & Watch Party
sponsored by National Stonewall Democrats

Wednesday, September 5

8:00AM:Democracy Now! Ustream Live Stage
9:00AM 5:00PM: DFA Live Studio Studios
10:00AM: Innovations in Technology of Politics presented by Eventbrite Ustream Live Stage
With Vanessa Schneider, Adam Conner, Adam Sharp, Dusty Trice
12:00PM: Health Care Reform and Physician Advocacy Ustream Live Stage
With Vivek Murthy and Alice T. Chen
1:00PM: Innovations in Gaming Ustream Live Stage
With Annie Chang, Jon Soberg, Greg Ferenstien, Mike Capps, Damon Grow, Jeff Brown
2:00PM: Twelve in Twelve: One Family, One Mission, Seven Continents Ustream Live Stage
With founders JD, Jackson, and Buck Lewis

3:00PM – 3:30PM: Ask a Sista Ustream Live Stage
With Cheryl Contee, Jenifer Daniels, and Kimberly Ellis (a.k.a. Dr. Goddess)
3:30PM: The Future of Energy Ustream Live Stage
With Senator Ben Cardin, Amy Harder, Rich Deming and Ian Kim
5:00PM: Connected the Movie Ustream Live Stage
With Tiffany Shlain
6:00PM – 8:00PM: The New Belgium Blogger Break Newsroom
7:00PM: Convention Coverage Ustream Live Stage

Thursday, September 6

8:00AM: Democracy Now! Ustream Live Stage
9:00AM – 5:00PM: DFA Live Studio Studios
9:00AM: Envisioning Prosperity Panel Newsroom Stage
Presented by Service Employees International Union; moderated by Ari Melber; with Mary Kay Henry, Michael Konczal, and Rashad Robinson
10:00AM: Startup America/Startup RockOn Panel: Female Founders Ustream Live Stage
With Kathleen Warner, Sara Garces, Molly Barker, Jacqueline Patterson, and Kay Koplovitz
11:00AM: Innovation in Foreign Policy Ustream Live Stage
Presented by Truman National Security Project; with Dr. Janine Davidson, Dr. Colin Kahl, Douglas Wilson, Steven Koltai, Paula Broadwell, Zvika Krieger, and Rachel Kleinfeld
2:00PM – 3:00PM: Ask a Sista Ustream Live Stage
With Cheryl Contee, Jenifer Daniels, and Kimberly Ellis (a.k.a. Dr. Goddess)
3:30PM – 4:30 PM: LGBTQ: Conversation & Action On Equality Ustream Live Stage 
6:00PM – 8:00PM: The New Belgium Blogger Break Newsroom
7:00PM: Convention Coverage Ustream Live Stage