Event Updates

Mark your calendars for Sept 22-26, 2010.  This will be the 10th anniversary of the Web of Change conference at Hollyhock.  It has grown from 35 to 90 participants over those 10 years!  It has grown both in size and scope but always looking for ways to harnass the power of the internet to effect social change.

Web of Change 2009 ended last month and everyone we spoke to felt it was a great success.  A group of 93 top-notch leaders and do-ers 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.  Hollyhock was abuzz with great conversations and heartfelt exchange. 

Here are some of the reasons why:

Nitobi Software co-founders Andre Charland and Dave Johnson have both experienced and been inspired by Web of Change in the past. This year they wanted to give back to the Web of Change community, so they've donated funds to provide five additional scholarships for those of you working with Climate Change organizations and initiatives.

Finally - I‘ve posted this years Agenda!  Check it out!  It's a work in progress and more sessions will be added and fleshed out over the coming weeks.  Already, we have a collection of great sessions: from successful viral engagement that sparks change, to charitable giving, helping orgs get tech savvy and transformative design strategies.  

Web of Change helps the people who help the world. As the primary gathering for values-driven digital strategists, online campaigners, technology providers, and social entrepreneurs, the connections and insights at WOC 2009 aren’t to be found anywhere else. Momentum is building for this years gathering, coming up Sept 23-27, will you be there?

There is less than a week left to get in your session proposal for Web of Change!  If you have a topic or idea that you think would make an interesting session then take a look at the session proposal form to help hone your idea into a clearly articulated session. 

STT 2009 wrapped up to applause from all sides. By the end of an intense three days, participants were energized and better prepared to start implementing new online tools and fresh ideas back at their own organizations.

This is where the toughest work, and the most tangible part of the Social Tech Training takes place.