(Liberty Bell + Cheesesteaks + Rocky) x STC = Professional Development
The countdown is on… 19 days, 23 hours, and change until I’m going to professionally develop in Philly, PA. This professional development comes in the form of my first professional conference. Each year, two tech writers from our team attend the Society for Technical Communication’s annual conference. This year there are 130 sessions scheduled on all topics in technical communication. To say I’m geeked to attend is an understatement. However, the one minor detail I need to spend some time on before I leave is which sessions to attend. Choosing is going to be very difficult.
There are several things for me to consider -
- What will enhance my team’s knowledge in the field of technical communication?
- Is there anything I can learn to better help our users?
- What can I learn to improve my own professional future?
- Which presenters are the most knowledgeable in the field?
- And, which presenters will waste my time?
You know that last one is true. Despite how awesome a session’s topic sounds, it really does depend on the expert giving it. The conference is June 1st – June 4th, 2008. And, I will be posting what I learn on here.
In the meantime, any advice on all things related to conferences?
I’m guessing I definitely need to have a coffee in my hand at all times, correct? 