Founder Tracy Swedlow to Open 2006 Jackson Hole Tech Symposium

July 17, 2006 JACKSON, Wyo. Tracy Swedlow, the CEO, publisher, and editor-in-chief of InteractiveTV Today [itvt], will open as keynote speaker for one of the top technology conferences in the Industry, the Jackson Hole Tech Symposium. Swedlow's presence at the October 4-5 event in Los Angeles marks the importance of new media platforms for this year's Symposium workshop and panel topics.

As the leading news source on the rapidly morphing world of interactive television, [itvt] serves as an invaluable tool for media professionals. Prior to founding [itvt], Swedlow served as chief evangelist at eGroups.com (now Yahoo! Groups), editor at PC World, producer and director for interactive TV company Telemorphix, and video producer at Steve Michelson Productions. Expressing her understanding of ITV globally at conferences, on television and radio shows, and in top trade publications, Swedlow presents the quintessential new media Renaissance woman.

"Tracy's experience in the world of multi-platform, broadband television designates her as one of the leading experts in this area of media innovation. She is one of the strongest voices in the field," noted former Festival Board Chairman, Barry Clark, Executive Producer for Mandalay Media Arts and member of the digital vanguard. Content creators and distributors wishing to be competitive in this swiftly expanding marketplace will find Swedlow a valuable spokesperson for ITV.

Lisa Samford, Executive Director of the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival and Technology Symposium, observed, "The Jackson Hole Tech Symposium brings together the most creative individuals in the Industry, and Ms. Swedlow is no exception. We are thrilled to present an expert of her caliber at the 2006 event."

The Jackson Hole Tech Symposium caters to the independent film community with its biannual event and offers the opportunity to explore the economic, logistical, and creative dimensions of the Industry's most recent technological advancements. This two day event connects media professionals with the best and brightest minds of the Industry for a series of in-depth panels, roundtable discussions, and equipment demos. For more information on the 2006 Jackson Hole Tech Symposium, visit http://www.jhfestival.org/symposium2006

Visit http://www.itvt.com to learn more about InteractiveTV Today [itvt] and Tracy Swedlow.