The 2008 New North Summit, a gathering of business leaders and economic development officials in Northeast Wisconsin, will feature breakout sessions that promote business practices featuring Web 2.0 applications and services, and provide information on how to effectively use those websites.

Katie Felten, a LinkedIn expert that hold a monthly “LinkedIn 101″ class, will provide demonstrations on using the business networking site and discuss ways that business leaders and employees can use the service to their advantage.

Cd Vann, creator of SoHoBizTube, will discuss the benefits of and strategies for using viral marketing, social networking, and word of mouth marketing to promote, brand, and position products and services for businesses in the New North.

The Summit is being held on December 8 at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton, and more information is available at www.thenewnorth.com.