CONDUIT 2019 Overview & Registration

The STC-PMC Mid-Atlantic TechComm Conference

#conduit19

CONDUIT is STC-PMC’s annual technical communication conference, taking place at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. Our presentations and workshops are given not only by Philadelphia metro area experts, but also by global experts from the U.S. and Canada. Attendees come from many points in North America to attend this conference. CONDUIT has had the strong sponsorship of the tech comm industry over the years due to the strength and the growth of the conference.

CONDUIT 2019 runs for two days and has a Philly-style vibe!

Franklin Institute statue

Day 1: Workshops – Friday, April 5, 2019: Full or half-day of workshops

Interactive Workshops
Lunch included for full-day attendees!
Workshop registration, schedule, and pricing
Directions and parking

Day 2: Full-day Conference – Saturday, April 6, 2019:

Continental breakfast, lunch, and door prizes!
Keynote speaker
Conference sessions
Conference registration and pricing
Directions and parking

Workshops

Join us on Friday, April 5 for the half-day workshops. You can choose to attend one or both. Lunch will be provided for attendees of both workshops!

Mastering Responsive Design with MadCap Flare by Neil Perlin
And… (Deliver More, Do More, Ask For More). by Bernard Aschwanden (sponsored by Adobe)

Lunch will be provided for those attending both workshops!

Visit the Workshops page for additional details about the workshops and presenters.

Schedule

Morning Workshop Sessions: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Lunch: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Afternoon Workshop Sessions: 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Pricing

STC-PMC Member: $75 for each workshop
STC Member: $80 for each workshop
Non-Member: $85 for each workshop
Full-time Student/ Between Jobs: $30

REGISTER FOR WORKSHOPS

Conference

Join us on Saturday, April 6th for our annual full-day conference featuring multiple sessions and a keynote presentation by Neil Perlin, President of Hyper/Word Services.

The conference sessions feature a variety of topics including content strategy, technical writing, project management, and much more. There will be plenty of opportunities to connect and network with your peers.

A continental breakfast, lunch, and fabulous door prizes will be provided!

Schedule

Registration: 8:15 AM -8:45 AM
Keynote and Sessions: 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM

Pricing

STC-PMC Member: $150
STC Member :$160
Non-Member: $175
Full-time Student/ Between Jobs: $75

REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE

Conference Sessions

Visit the Conference Speakers page for additional details about the sessions and speakers. Sessions are listed alphabetically by title.

Keynote – Preparing for the Unknown by Neil Perlin

Adding Value as a Technical Communicator by Ed Marsh
Analytics Can Change Your World by David Payne
Back Then. Here and Now. Around the Corner. Sharing the Content Lifecycle. by Bernard Aschwanden
Blockchain: The Challenges of Communicating Disruptive Technology by Aiessa Moyna
Developing Workflow-Based Help by Cindy Pao
A Guide to Designing and Launching Amazing Learning Experiences by Linda Daniels and Nick Floro
How to Make the Magic Happen in Your Deliverables: A Demonstration of XML’s Impact on Your Content Delivery Processes by Deb Bissantz (Sponsored by Vasont Systems)
Improve Your Publications and Career Prospects With Technical Editing Skills by Brett Peruzzi
The Interplay of UX and Technical Communication by Deborah Sauer
Negotiation Skills: The Missing Ingredient to Content Career Success by Jack Molisani
#PowerOfStory – The Cultural Program That Got Me Clicks by Viqui Dill
Proactive Listening: How to Cut Through the Noise by Gary Sternberg
Virtual Reality: Immersive Experiences with Real-World Applications by Jill Knight
Virtual Team Success by Todd deLuca
Will AI Change Tech Comm? by Nicky Bleiel
Working and Writing Across the Generations by Steve Jong

Location for Workshops and Conference

The Elaine Levitt and Joel Gershman Education and Conference Center
The Franklin Institute
271 North 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

The Institute is located at the intersection of 20th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and is easily reached by driving or public transportation.

If you plan to park at the Franklin Institute, we have a special reduced rate parking day pass for $6.00. Be sure to choose this on your registration!