If you find yourself in the New York City area on June 8 & 9, make it a point to check out the Innovative Marketing Conference, hosted by Corante network and Columbia Business School.  The conference promises a "provocative and illuminating look at how marketing is changing in the face of deeply disruptive forces."

The summit roster includes:

• Bryan Eisenberg, co-founder and Chief Persuasion Officer of Future Now, Inc.
• Shawn Gold, SVP, head of marketing and content for MySpace.com.
• John Hagel, independent management consultant and author.
• Chris Hoyt, EVP, Managing Partner, 141.
• Max Kalehoff, vice president of marketing for Nielsen BuzzMetrics.
• Kevin Lee, Did-it.com Co-Founder & Executive Chairman.
• Craig Newmark, Founder Craigslist
• Dr. Joseph Plummer, Chief Research Officer at the Advertising Research Foundation.
• Douglas Rushkoff, author, teacher, and documentarian.
• Bill Tancer, General Manager, Global Research at Hitwise.
• Larry Weber, founder and chairman of the W2 Group, author

This should be a fascinating gathering of brainpower.  If you’re interested in attending, register here and get a special attendee discount.