Washington, DC  Summit

Our Teenangel Experts Present at the

2008 Wiredkids Summit

February 6, 2008

House of Representatives, Cannon Building, Washington, DC

The Teenangels and Tweenangels presented their research on Cyberbullying, Social Networking for teens, handheld devices and safe gaming to a powerful audience.

There were Teenangel Chapters at the Summit from Canada, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

Their presentation made a big impact on the audience since their surveys consisted of information that industry could use to adjust their product. And for the government officials to better understand what teens and tweens do online.

In attendance at the 8th Annual Wiredkids Summit:

Comments from Teenangels and Tweenangels:

The Teen Angels Summit was an amazing experience. It showed me that we can make a difference! I met people from all over the USA, who want to help. This Summit showed me how huge of an issue internet safety is, and how often it goes unrecognized. From going to this summit, I want to teach others that we have to stop this.

Patience M, Rothesay #1

I feel so fortunate for having been given the opportunity of being a part of the 2008 Wiredkids Summit. Initially getting a chance to meet other Teen and Tweenangel chapters from around the country and even outside of the U.S. was great, in that it formed a sense of community. I loved hearing the interesting research and observations everyone else was presenting: hand-held devices, and regional popularity of certain social networking sites. Then the actual day of the Summit was work, work, work...but completely worth it. Being on an official panel in a congressional building, (across from the Capitol Building!), speaking to leaders from major companies about my research...was an experience of a lifetime.

Gianna M. C, New Rochelle 1