E-mail communication is a relatively new communication form, its breakthrough dating back to the 1990s. Some people, however, claim the e-mail is under pressure these days, from social media like Facebook and from cellphone text messages.

The true strengths of e-mails compared to old-fashioned physical letters is speed – mail can reach its recipient in absolutely no time. E-mail communication is typically less formal communication. Some would also say a more superficial type of communication.

How do e-mails affect our way of communicate with each other? What are the pros of e-mails and what are the cons? What does the future look like for e-mails nowadays when social media and cellphones are everywhere?

Keynote speakers on e-mails take a closer look at these matters and questions.