Event Updates

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

Now open for 2012 Applications

By Julia Watson on May 9, 2012

Web of Change at Hollyhock is planned for September 5-9, 2012.

If you haven't attended Web of Change before, please apply by sending an email to info@webofchange.com with your name, organization, position, and organizational social change mandate. Once you've been approved you can contact Hollyhock to make your reservation. See more about registration.

Announcing 2012 Anchor Team

By Michael Silberman on Apr 20, 2012

I'm thrilled to introduce you to your anchor team for this year's Web of Change:
http://webofchange.com/web-of-change-hollyhock/anchor-team

The anchors represent a talented crew of generous volunteers who will spend the next 5 months supporting you, this year's fellows (TBD), and people we haven't even met yet, in building yet another incredible Web of Change.

2012 Anchor Search

By Neal Bastek on Feb 6, 2012

Web of Change doesn't happen without the dedicated effort of a handful of diligent volunteers who design and co-create the event. Today we embark on the process of getting the 2012 leadership team in place, seeking volunteers and nominations from our community for the Anchor roles.

Once again under the leadership of Michael Silberman as Chair, we're looking for four remarkable people to hold down the: agenda, communications, fellows program, and fundraising. (Click here for details on each role.)

Event Manager Job Posting

By Neal Bastek on Feb 6, 2012

Web of Change is a community of leaders pushing the boundaries of campaigns and innovating new models of people-driven engagement. Our primary program is delivery of an annual summit event, a 5 day invitational conference at a wilderness retreat setting.

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.

Web of Change Highlights

Testimonials

“Web of Change isn’t a ‘wham bam here’s my business card’ conference. I made sincere personal and professional connections with people that have lasted. Five days on Cortes Island offered me the time to learn, laugh, and understand my work and my larger place in the progressive community.”