First Time Attendees session
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Welcome to the STC SummitFirst Timer Web seminar.
The session will start in a few minutes.
Please mute your phone and/or computer microphone.If your phone does not have a mute button, at the top of the display click the green phone handset icon and select “Mute my phone”.
Getting the Most (and you can get a lot!)
from Your FirstTechnical
Communication Summit
59th Annual ConferenceYour tour guides: Rhyne & Nathaniel
Our goal is to help make your experience at the world’s largest gathering of technical communication professionals productive, educational and fun!
Tip #1: Plan a daily schedule.
Select fromTechnical sessionsVendor showcasesSpecial sessionsLightning talks
Use the guide.
Factor in back-up options
Choose among different session formats:
“Lecture”
Mini-Workshop
Progression
•Case Study•Demonstration•Lightning Talk•Panel Discussion•Presentation•Research Report
Project Showcase
Meet the Editors
Tip #2: Take advantage of conference resources.
STC Central
Networking
Mini-Presentations
Competition Awards Display
•Certification•Community Affairs Committee•Competitions•Nominating Committee•Publications•Recognition•STC Education•Summit Program Committee
Tip #2: Take advantage of conference resources. cont.
Message Board RefreshmentsArea
Unofficial Gatherings
Student Lunch
on Monday
Tip #2: Take advantage of conference resources. cont.Chicago Information Booth
Local Info
Give-Aways
Dallas Booth 2010
Internet Cafe
Tip #3: Take advantage of ONLINE conference resources.
Employment BoothSpeaker Evaluations
Itinerary Planner Zerista
WiFi
Tip #4: Follow conference “etiquette.”Wear your nametag (where it can be seen easily).
Always carry business cards (then give them away).
Feel free to “beam” with other geeks.
Bring
the
whole
box!
Tip #4: Follow conference “etiquette.” cont.
Don’t let your cell phone annoy others.
If a session doesn’t meet your needs, leave (Use your back-up plan).
Keep networking! (It just means talking.)
Networking starters. . .
“Hi! I’m (your name) from (your city/state). Where are you from?”“What’s new at your company?”“It’s my first STC Summit -- how about you?”• (for newbies) “What do you want to
learn?”• (for non-newbies) “What
sessions do you recommend?”
Technical communicator folksWho are they? What do they do? Where are they from?
Program committee
Famous folks
Technical communicator folks, cont.Who are they? What do they do? Where are they from?
The rest of us!
STC office
Opening session
(5:30-6:45 pm)
Tip #5: Don’t miss the Sunday Stuff!
Exposition Hall (closes 5:00 pm
on Tuesday)Welcome reception
(7:00-8:30 pm)
Scott Berkun
Tip #5: Don’t miss the Sunday Stuff! cont.
Network!(It just means meeting people.)
Food
Wear yournametag.
Tip #6: Don’t miss the Communities Reception on Monday night!
Network!
Give-Aways
Food
Summit Open Jam
Monday at 8:00 PM
In the Hotel immediately after the Community Reception.
Play or sing with the band.Bring your musical instruments and dancing shoes.
Sponsored by
9520 Higgins RoadMonday at 9:00 PM
Summit TweetUp
Everyone is welcome!
(Sort of)
Organized by STC
Chicago Chapter
Tip #7: Attend Pre-Banquet Reception for FREE on Tuesday.
Reception before
Banquet
Optional Pricing
After Party?Check
Twitter. #stc12
(Sort of)
Tip #8: Attend Special Interest Group (SIG) Meetings.
Tip #9: Be healthy. Live well.Ask questions (the “famous people” & “big shots” will talk to you, too.)
Give yourself breaks (It’s OK to “skip a class”.)
Provide feedback.
Have fun!
Recognize yourself. Wear ribbons.Helpful for networking
Any questions
Pick Up Your 1st Time Attendee Ribbon.
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