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Get the latest announcements about the Web of Change Hollyhock retreat, and more.

Shape the Future of Web of Change

By Jason Mogus on Nov 11, 2011

We have an exciting opportunity for you to participate in shaping the future of Web of Change. We have started a community-driven renewal process that we'd love your involvement in.

Now is the time to open up future possibilities for Web of Change and explore new models for how we deliver our program. And as we have always been a network that is community driven, we're going to do this in an open consultative way.

Why are we changing?

Hang that nametag on something sustainable this year!

By Shayna Englin on Sep 16, 2011

Who the heck are you, anyway?

For WOC11 we've posed the question as a metaphor for thinking about audience (here), we've asked participants to share in advance of the event, and at Hollyhock we'll all start out wearing nametags to avoid the awkward conversations that start, "I'm sure I've met you, but I don't know your name..."

"Fellows, what?" A note from Tim Walker, Fellows Anchor

By Shayna Englin on Sep 6, 2011

Fellows, what?

They are a handful of leaders in our field who have committed to joining us this year at Hollyhock to share their big ideas and experiences. And they're a truly remarkable group!

It's taken nearly two months of recruiting to get them on board, but they're just who we'd hoped. Indeed, every single one was nominated by a member of the Web of Change community . . .

You can check out the full list of Fellows here and learn more about them.

3 weeks out & just a few slots left

By Shayna Englin on Aug 31, 2011

Web of Change at Hollyhock starts in just 3 weeks. If you're not registered yet, you're running out of time and available slots. Act today to be part of the tribe on Cortes Island this month.

Registration information >>

Announcing: WOC11 Agenda

By Shayna Englin on Aug 14, 2011

Agenda Anchor Sam Dorman has released the first take our on WOC11 Agenda. We think you'll be wowed.

See his innovative take on a structured but open agenda, built around key themes articulated by WOC Fellows and participants:

Just Two Weeks Left for the Early Bird Special!

By Julia Watson on Jun 16, 2011

Just two more weeks left to take advantage of the early bird special! You'll get 15% off room and board if you register by June 30th.

1/4 of the seats are already sold! If you are planning on attending, book now as we sold out by mid July last year....

I'm just sayin'.....

What is Web of Change, Anyway?

By Shayna Englin on Jun 1, 2011

After Web of Change last year, we took the opportunity to take a look back at a decade of groundbreaking, relationship-building, re-charging, and at times experimental gatherings to boil down the core of what Web of Change is all about for 2011.

We landed here: Web of Change is a tribe of fearless leaders pioneering new strategies of digital engagement to improve the world.

Earlybirds WIN with 15% off room and board

By Shayna Englin on May 24, 2011

Get on it right now by booking online.

If you need more registration information first, it's all posted right here.

See you on Cortes Island!

Registration for Web of Change at Hollyhock is OPEN!

By Neal Bastek on May 19, 2011

Web of Change is a tribe of fearless leaders pioneering new strategies of digital engagement to improve the world.

Save the Date!

By Julia Watson on Dec 6, 2010

Tim and Nicholas point they way Next year's Web of Change will be held Sept 21-25, 2011 at Hollyhock on Cortes Island, Canada.

Digital campaigns and Movement building - what happened @ WOC 2010

By Jason Mogus on Nov 5, 2010

WOC photo by Phillip Djwa

An open letter to 2010 Web of Change attendees:

Thank you for joining us in September at the 10th Web of Change. We deeply value the time and investment you made to attend. As anchors of the conference -- the people who produced it -- we want to share with you our reflections about this unique year, and get your thoughts on where we are going from here.

At the conference, and afterward on the listserv, we’ve talked a lot about innovation, taking risks and challenging each other and our sector to be better. In that same spirit, WOC 2010 was very much an innovation, and we get that not all of it worked as we had anticipated. This is what we want to explore with you.

WOC 10:10 is a wrap, but the conversations continue

By Alia McKee Scott on Sep 29, 2010

Web of Change 10:10 is a wrap, but the conversations and connections have only just begun.

Last week, a group of 105 top-notch leaders converged to learn, discuss and inquire into the roots of social change and technology and what it means to be leaders in this field. Over 5 days, the group shared stories, best practices and their passions and commitment to envision and create a better world. And while the gathering has ended, the conversations and connections we forged aim to inspire future collaborations.

In the next few months, attendees will be sharing their thoughts and reflections on the blog. In the meantime, check out immediate reactions on the #webofchange twitter feed.

Let the journey begin!

By Alia McKee Scott on Sep 18, 2010

In the next few days, 105 members of the Web of Change community will all start journeys to Cortes Island for Web of Change 10:10.

We come from far and near. We come as campaigners, organizers, practitioners, technologists, facilitators and artists. We come to build the connections that will nurture the self reflection, ideas and collaborations required for us to make the transformational change we seek in our world.

If you are unable to attend this year's conference, please stay connected with the conversations we are having through the thought bomb series -- a series of reflections written by this year's hosts and anchors. Also follow #webofchange and look out for onsite responses to the discussions on the blog.

The New Networks Fund -- We Did It!

By Alia McKee Scott on Sep 10, 2010

Connecting visionary leaders working at the intersection of movement building and technology is what makes Web of Change unique and powerful.

This year, we are connecting the existing WOC community with senior movement leaders of color in a way we have never before done. We have recruited these individuals and we are underwriting 24 scholarships -- folks who otherwise would not be attending -- from organizations like Color of Change, Puente Movement and the Florida Immigrant Coalition among others.

Growing the movement

By Jason Mogus on Aug 26, 2010

Image from http://www.winnersmovement.com/

As we enjoy the last week of "official" summer, the warm weather continues to hold on the west coast, which bodes well for enjoying long lunches on the ocean-side deck at Web of Change in a month.

You may have heard some cool buzz about WOC this year. Like the distributed leadership model with 8 new people co-managing as anchors. Or how they and our 2010 hosts are producing "thought bombs" to share their big questions for the year. Or maybe that we have so much momentum, 10 years on, that we sold out in July (though the wait list is still open!).