Google will be holding an event that brings together social entrepreneurs and students at the Googleplex in Mountain View on January 19, 2013.  The Intersection is their second annual gathering that was created to spark ideas and commentary by “intersecting” leading innovators from academia, entrepreneurship, technology, and entertainment.

The event is intended for those who are curious, engaged, and passionate about solving problems facing their organizations and the global landscape.

Last year, the event took place at the Pixar Studios and featured speakers representing various fields of work.  According to a report on Forbes, The Intersection will focus on changes to improve education this time around.

Confirmed speakers include Ashoka’s Bill Drayton, LinkedIn’s Reid Hoffman, and The Obvious Corporation’s Evan Williams.  Once again, a limited number of students will be eligible for heavily discounted tickets.  Early bird applications are accepted until November 30, 2012.

Photo from Håkan Dahlström of Googleplex, used under this Creative Commons license.