With CONDUIT 2018 behind us, STC-PMC would like to thank you all for your support. The fastest-growing Tech Comm conference on the East Coast was a great success this year thanks to a great many people. If you weren’t able to join us, don’t worry! We’ll be making some of the presentations public so you can learn more about the Tech Comm industry from its leaders, so be sure to keep an eye on this blog for updates!
In the meantime, here’s a list of highlights from CONDUIT 2018!
1. The Swag – Thanks to our generous sponsors, we were able to create swag bags for our attendees. With lanyards, bags, pens and notepads, we made sure to provide everything needed to enjoy the conference.
2. The Raffle – We were able to give away a whole host of great door prizes this year, including copies of Camtasia Studio, oXygen XML Editor Enterprise, a text book for STC’s Certified Professional Technical Communicator certification, a variety of books, and a ticket to LavaCon!
3. The Keynote – Finally, David Dylan Thomas presented CONDUIT’s keynote, 7 Lessons from the Future of Content. In his talk, he explored how the internet and crowd-funding are enabling a new generation of content creators and the diversity that is sweeping through content creation. It was an eye-opening discussion, and it was great to learn from a leader and innovator in content strategy!
What did you most enjoy about CONDUIT 2018? What were your highlights?
We hope that you’ll join us next year for CONDUIT 2019, and don’t forget to check out STC Summit, coming up in May in beautiful Orlando, Florida!
Sara Feldman has over 10 years of experience as a technical writer, primarily in the software industry and focused on online support. She earned her BS in Technical Communication and Communication Studies from James Madison University. Sara is currently the President of the San Diego Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication.
Ben Woelk, CISSP, CPTC, is an Associate Fellow of the Society for Technical Communication, where he currently serves as Scholarship Committee Chair and Vice President of the Rochester Chapter. Ben is the author of Shockproofing Your Use of Social Media: Staying Safe Online (available on Kindle). You can connect with Ben on 
Janice Summers, CEO of JLS Coaching, has founded two companies and is on the verge of launching another. She’s a co-founding collaborator on a third and sits on the board of a non profit. She has been a top recruiter in technology and finance and has been in human resources management. In between running two companies, Janice provides coaching and mentoring for individuals and companies looking to improve their marketing and sales. She helps them build their brands to expand exposure and awareness.
Liz Fraley, CEO of Single-Sourcing Solutions, is a serial entrepreneur. She’s founded two companies, sits on the boards of three non-profits, and is constantly coming up with new ways to share knowledge in the technical communications and content industries. She has worked in high-tech and government sectors, at companies of all different sizes (from startups to huge enterprises). She advocates approaches that directly improve organizational efficiency, productivity, and interoperability. If you ask her, she’ll say she’s happiest when those around her are successful.