2009 Supporting Partners
 | With more than 155,000 people in 153 countries, the PricewaterhouseCoopers network provides solutions in the fields of assurance, tax, human resources, transactions, performance improvement and crisis management. It also deploys this experience to help educational institutions, the government, non-profits, and international relief agencies to address unique business challenges. PricewaterhouseCoopers is partnering with the 2009 PopTech conference to provide insight into economic trends and forecasting. |
 | The Economist is a leading source of analysis on international business and world affairs. It delivers information through a range of formats, from newspaper and magazines to conferences and electronic services. The Economist and PopTech are working jointly on innovative conference programming at the 2009 PopTech conference and beyond. |
 | Thomson Reuters is the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, healthcare and science and media markets, powered by the world’s most trusted news organization. Thomson Reuters is partnering with PopTech in 2009 to provide visual and contextual perspective to the conference theme of “America Re-Imagined.” |
 | For 20 years, Timbuk2 has been building bags and accessories for urban adventures with a simple philosophy – create good-looking, tough-as-Hell bags you can truly make your own. Timbuk2 is now working with PopTech and The Portable Light Project to create a solar powered LED light that’s disguised as a messenger bag. The project is called Flexible Light and Power (FLAP), and aims to explore extraordinary ways to bring light to those areas and communities around the world who need it most. |
 | Cognizant is a leading provider of information technology, consulting and business process outsourcing services. Cognizant has been a trusted advisor in supporting PopTech’s digital strategy. |
 | Based in New York City, the Surdna Foundation focuses nearly $30 million in annual grantmaking on the environment, community revitalization, effective citizenry, the arts, and the nonprofit sector. The Surdna Foundation has generously supported PopTech’s social innovation programs. |