Community Thrive! Virtual Summit 2021

ON DEMAND: Community Thrive! Virtual Summit 2021

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As we begin to come out of the other side of a global pandemic, we see a surge in online community spaces to keep engagement high. These spaces are meant to do everything from strengthen event participation and engagement to providing additional ways to connect for local chapters. Associations have to be more vigilant than ever before when thinking about how online communities serve their members and create added value both now and well into the future. Investment takes more than just purchasing a robust platform. It takes intentional resourcing and a focus on strategy to build sustainable communities.

In our second year, the Community Thrive! Virtual Summit brings together thought leaders in the community and association space to give you the information and resources you need to make sound decisions about the future of online communities and engagement within your associations. Our speakers will help you strategize for longevity and relevance in a digital world.

Sessions in this Virtual Summit
  • Opening Comments and Keynote// ON DEM...
    The New Rise of Community: the Future Belongs to those Building Authentic Relationships
    Lais De Oliveiara, Author of Hacking Communities | Program Director at On Deck
  • Session 1 // ON DEMAND // 45 minutes
    Picking Up Where Someone Else Left Off: How To Start Managing An Existing Community
    Kelly Schott, Lead Community Manager, The Community Roundtable
  • Session 2 // ON DEMAND // 45 minutes
    What's Your WHY? Setting Yourself and Your Community Up for Success
    Nick Emmett, Community Manager, FinancialForce
  • Session 3 // ON DEMAND // 45 minutes
    All About the Ritual: For New or Micro Communities
    All about the Ritual is a talk about the importance of rituals within a community. WIth particular attention to new and micro communi... View more
  • Session 4 // ON DEMAND // 45 minutes
    New-style Associations: The Community of Practice Approach
    Mathijs Vleeming, Strategic Consultant, Open Social
  • Session 5 // ON DEMAND // 45 minutes
    The Return of In-Person Events: How To Align Them With Your Digital Community
    Jenny Weigle, Chief Community Officer & Strategic Consultant, Jenny.Community, LLC
  • Session 6 // ON DEMAND // 45 minutes
    How to Build a Product and a Community at the Same Time
    Edu Giansante, Head of Community, Wix
  • Session 7 // ON DEMAND // 45 minutes
    The First Cut is the Deepest: Making the Right Platform Decision
    Luke Zimmer, Principal Consultant, Skariphos
  • Session 8 // ON DEMAND // 45 minutes
    Building Your Community "Team" as a Team of One
    Tirza Austin, Manager, Online Community, American Society of Civil Engineers
  • Session 9 // ON DEMAND // 45 minutes
    Building Hybrid Communities Beyond Events
    Hugh Lashbrooke, Community Manager, WordPress

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