Mark Thompson, will be the keynote presenter at the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania's 2008 i xchange. This premier business technology networking event, which last year attached more than 600 business and community leaders, will be held on Tuesday evening, May 20th.

 

Thompson is the coauthor of the international bestseller, Success Built to Last. Through in-depth interviews with international leaders, this book unlocks the unique insights and skills of hundreds of people, from executives, entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders and billionaires, to the presidents of nations and the leaders of small and large organizations. Thompson helps companies embrace rapid change, ignite growth as leaders, and engage with influential people who are driving the future of their brand.

 

The i xchange includes the fourteenth annual Northeastern Pennsylvania Innovation Awards ceremony. The Innovation Awards honor eight individuals and companies that exemplify achievement and innovation of the region's technology economy.

 

The i xchange will be held on May 20th from 5:30 to 9:30 PM at the Zoellner Arts Center on the campus of Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA. Register online or call the Ben Franklin Technology Partners at 610-758-5200.