IRVINE, Calif. -- TechBiz Connection (TBC) will host a forum on social networking to address how the rapidly evolving technology will change the way the Internet is used on Wednesday, March 21 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at its new venue at the offices of Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP in Irvine, Calif.

According to Jack Bicer, TBC president, the explosive rise of social network platforms is one of the most discussed technology trends of the last two years. "As leading-edge companies position themselves to capitalize on the power of social networks to help individuals tap relationships and improve the efficiency of everything from dating to sales, they are stirring up media excitement, entrepreneurial zeal, patent battles and millions of dollars in private investments," Bicer explained.

TBC's expert panel of leading executives is on the front lines of the social networking space and will share unique insights and answer the hard questions regarding this exciting and evolving sector of the market.

Panelists include:

* Peter Ashworth, principal of Brilliant Blue, a marketing agency specializing in the creation of growth for mid-size corporations. He is also a founding principal of (1) 9th Mile, a social networking organization targeting 30-65 year old Gen X and Baby boomers, and (2) of Brilliant Connections, a B2B social networking site targeting corporations and entrepreneurs.

* Peter Hutto, CEO, IPDG and co-founder of Zero Degrees who is a career technology leader with over 20 years experience in executive management, business development, sales, and product delivery. His experience spans the technology landscape including hardware, enterprise software, professional services, outsourcing and B2B/B2C internet businesses.

* Michael Bonfils, chief executive officer at Hyper InterActive Corp., a company specializing in providing advertising technology services for global advertising agencies and Fortune 500 firms. Furthermore, Mr. Bonfils is a speaker and writer on internet marketing technology and trends, having contributed his time to many major national publications and events.

* Gavenraj "Raj" Sodhi, founder, president and CEO, of socialDragon, which provides a marketplace and ecosystem enabling businesses to build brand equity with consumers through targeted user interactions and user generated content. He has over 15 years in management, marketing, and technology with start-ups and enterprise organizations.

* Martin D. Weel, a serial entrepreneur and currently the founder and CEO of CurveNorth, a technology company founded on developing innovative products for emerging markets.

The forum discussion and subsequent question-and-answer session is sponsored by Business Wire, Daly-Swartz Public Relations, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, Septium, The Orange County Register and Brilliant Blue with Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear as host sponsor.

Admission to the TechBiz Connection event is $30 prepaid and $40 at the door. For further information and RSVP, visit http://www.techbizconnection.org or e-mail Jack Bicer at president@techbizconnection.org.

TechBiz Connection was created to support Southern California business and technology professionals, companies and entrepreneurs by providing timely education and networking opportunities. The organization focuses on where technology and business intersect; everything a successful high-tech company would want to do.