Looking for answers on where the Internet/new media scene is headed in the unfolding year? Or are you just looking to share your thoughts on the changing face of the Alley? We think three events coming up in the next two weeks will help you do both, as well as gain new insights about the industry:

1) Silicon Alley Pundits on Parade: Predictions for 2001

Sponsored by the New York Software Industry Association and featuring the following speakers:

• Jayson Blair, Reporter, New York Times
  
• Richard Hunter, Dir. of Research, Gartner Group
  
• Elliot Fishman, Senior Vice President, Advantage Capital
• Tom Watson, CEO ChangingOurWorld.com, co-founder of @NY, columnist for Inside.com
  
• Phil Summe, Principal, Flatiron Partners

Moderator: Erin Joyce, Managing Editor, atNewYork.com

When: Mon., Jan. 22nd/Reception 6:00 pm, Program 6:30 -8:30 pm
Where: IBM Building, 590 Madison, (57th St) Rm 950
To register: Go to http://www.nysia.org, or call 212.475.4503, or send an email to info@nysia.org. Admission is free to NYSIA Members, $20 for nonmembers.

2) Venture Capital Predictions: Where Is the Smart Money Going?

Sponsored by atNewYork and its parent company, internet.com Corp., the free breakfast forum features the following speakers:

• Alan Meckler, CEO, internet.com Corp.
  
• Fred Wilson, Managing Partner, Flatiron Partners
  
• Brad Farkas, Principal, i-Hatch Ventures
  
• Edwin Goodman, Partner, Milestone Venture Partners
  

Moderator: Erin Joyce, Managing Editor, atNewYork.com

When: Wed., Jan. 24th. Free breakfast starts at 7:30 am, panel 8:30 - 10:00 am
Where: McGraw-Hill Conference Center (2nd Fl.), 1221 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Ave. (48th&49th)
To register: Go to http://www.breakfastforums.com/new_york

3) The State of New York New Media

The annual outlook for the industry, sponsored by the New York New Media Association, is expecting a big turnout this year. The lineup includes:

• Jerry Colonna, Managing Partner, Flatiron Partners
  
• Scott Kurnit, CEO, About.com
  
• Robert Lessin, Chairman and CEO, Wit SoundView Group
  
• Wenda Millard, President, Ziff Davis Internet

Moderator: Eric Goldberg, President & Founder, Unplugged Games

When: Tues., Jan. 30th/Registration 5:30pm, Panel 6:30pm
Where: Great Hall Cooper Union, 7 East 7th Street at 3rd Avenue
To register: Send an email to: eventreg@nynma.org or go to http://www.nynma.org

Hope to see you there! -The atNewYork Editors