Join us in Boston this October for Connect 2023, part community reunion, part unconference. 100% designed for you.
Connect blends expert community builders with unique networking, collaboration, and learning opportunities for every level of community leader. You'll walk away with meaningful new connections and ways to improve your community program immediately.
WHY PARTICIPATE IN CONNECT?
AGENDA
Connect is unlike any community event you've attended before (unless of course, this isn't your first Connect!)
The first day of Connect (the Community Technology Summit) focuses on online community management tools and technology, including strategies for building effective communities, maximizing your community platform, and measuring community success. If you're in the market for a new community platform you can meet with a hand-picked group of the most innovative technology and service providers in the community industry.
Even if you're not kicking the proverbial tires, you'll get ideas for extending your current platform, and learn platform-agnostic ways to leverage technology-based ideas in your community. The Community Technology Summit is open to all online community practitioners, and we cap registration at 135 participants to ensure meaningful conversations and connections.
Attendees have the opportunity to network and collaborate with their peers, exchange best practices and ideas, and get feedback from industry experts. Connect is a unique opportunity for online community professionals to learn from the best, connect with their peers, and develop the skills they need to succeed in the rapidly-evolving world of online community management.
You can review the 2022 agenda here.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
| 9:00AM Registration // Breakfast |
| 10:00AM Welcome Session Jim Storer, The Community Roundtable |
| 10:15AM Keynote: Richard Millington, Feverbee |
| 11:00AM Community Case Studies from Analog Devices, Inc. and PTC |
| 12:00PM Networking // Lunch |
| 1:15PM Panel: Building an Engaged Customer Ecosystem |
| 2:00PM Break // Networking |
| 2:30PM Case Studies from AARP and Jazz Pharmaceuticals |
| 3:00PM Break // Networking |
| 3:45PM Panel: Secrets of a Successful Platform Launch (or Migration) |
| 4:15PM Community & AI Hans Scharler & Chen Lin, MathWorks |
| 5:00PM Closing Remarks and Questions |
| 5:15PM Reception and Networking |
| 7:00PM Optional Partner Dinners |
View session details.
SPEAKERS AND SESSION LEADERS
Community Food Navigator
Feverbee
MathWorks
MathWorks
UKG
UKG
Trish of All Trades
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Social Edge Consulting
Social Edge Consulting
Jumpcloud
iTalent Digital
Khoros Communities
PTC
Verint
Analog Devices, Inc
Merck
AECOM
Claris
ESRI
Sage Services
ESRI
The Community Roundtable
The Community Roundtable
The Community Roundtable
The Community Roundtable
More speakers coming soon!
SESSIONS
REGISTER
Connect 2023 registration is open to members of TheCR Network and their community teams and stakeholders. A limited number of tickets are available for non-members. Please email us if you are interested in attending or have been referred.
Registration includes all on-site activities, lunch, breaks, and networking events. Yes, there is unlimited coffee.
Choose the best option for you:
C12
The C12 is an invitation-only experience for individuals leading community teams. Limited to just 12 participants, C12 is co-located with Connect and will spend about 30% of their time in general sessions and 70% in sessions developed specifically for team leaders.
C12 leaders will have exclusive access to dedicated space on-site and explore the issues and ideas they share.
To learn more about C12 or request an invitation please contact us.
FAQ
When is Connect this year?
Connect will take place on October 4-6 in Boston, MA.
What does registration include?
Registration includes all on-site activities, lunch, breaks, and networking events. Yes, there is unlimited coffee.
I work for non-profit, is there a special rate?
Yes! We offer exclusive pricing for non-profit, education, and government community leaders. Email us to learn more.
Is Connect at an accessible location?
Yes! The Convene Boston is ADA-compliant and has a dedicated hospitality team. If you have accessibility questions or requests please let us know.
Where is Connect this year?
Connect is located in downtown Boston, MA at Convene - One Boston Place.
What if I just want to go to the Community Technology Summit?
You can! Community Technology Summit registration will be available shortly.
How can I be a speaker at Connect?
The majority of our speakers are taken from our member attendees.
If you are currently a member you'll be asked to indicate your interest when you register. If you aren't a member you can join TheCR Network here.
How can I pitch Connect as a great investment to my stakeholders?
Download our Connect 2023 Justification letter and share the powerful reasons Connect is a great investment for any online community professional.
SPONSORS
Connect (and the co-located Community Technology Summit) partners with a small group of innovative technology and service providers. Space is extremely limited and we've sold out the past four years.
If you'd like to sponsor Connect and attend the Community Technology Summit please contact us ASAP.
