Conference on Corporate Applications
of Prediction/Information Markets
Kansas City Brookside Room.
Links: Directions, Conference Center
Sponsors:
University of
Kansas School of Business
Conference webpage:
http://people.ku.edu/~cigar/PMConf_2007/PredictionMarketsConference.html
Registration page:
http://people.ku.edu/~cigar/PMConf_2007/PredictionMarketConference_Attend.html
Organizer:
Conference
Overview
Prediction markets
are a tool for harnessing the wisdom of crowds. They have been used to
accurately forecast election results for several decades now, and former
Harvard president Larry Summers has taken to citing betting odds when asked
about the 2008 election. Recently, firms have begun to use these markets to
leverage the information dispersed among their employees and customers. The
markets have been used to improve forecasts of uncertain events, to generate
new ideas, and to improve resource allocation within the firm. Prediction
markets have great promise for helping firms manage risk, because they can
provide more precise estimates of events which are both internal and external
to the firm.
This conference
will bring together leading practitioners who will discuss their experience
organizing and running prediction markets. The confirmed speakers include
representatives from Google, Microsoft, GE, Best Buy, Rite-Solutions, Intrade,
Consensus Point as well as several of the leading academics who study
prediction markets. This is a great opportunity for managers to learn about a
powerful business tool which can improve firm decision-making.
Conference
Schedule and Registration
The conference webpage at the top of this flier lists
the schedule of events. Any additional details about the conference will be
posted on that webpage.
Note that registration is free, but you must register
in advance. An online registration page is listed at the top of the flier.
Who
Should Attend
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Executives/Managers/Entrepreneurs/Consultants/Analysts
interested in learning about prediction markets and their uses within the firm
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Academics
interested in new strategies and mechanisms being applied within firms
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Bloggers and press interested in the field of prediction
markets
Contacts
for Additional Information
Monica Lemmons, mlemmons@ku.edu,
785-864-7369
Koleman Strumpf, cigar@ku.edu, 785-864-7485