Schedule
Details of our fun-filled programme are below. Note that times may change slightly if needed as we get closer to the conference:
Pre-conference cocktail evening - Wednesday 16 October
Join us on Wednesday evening at 6:00pm in the Whisky Lima Golf room at Rydges Wellington Airport for a pre-conference cocktail evening. Come along to help us kick off TechCommNZ Conference 2024 and enjoy your favourite tipple while chatting with your peers. Your ticket includes one free drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). You can find further details on this Facebook event page.
This evening is included in your conference ticket, so you don't need to buy a separate Cocktail Evening ticket. Get your tickets at this link if you are not already registered as an attendee or presenter.
Day 1 - Thursday 17 October
| Time |
Topic |
Presenter |
Notes |
| 8am |
Arrive, sign in, pick up name tags and goodie bags, tea and coffee |
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Arrive any time before 8:25am |
| 8:30am |
Welcome, mihi whakatau, admin |
Kurt Smith-Komene, Ali Houpapa (Taranaki Whānui)
Miraka Davies |
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| 9am |
Presentation 1
The power of plain language |
Megan Bennett and Steph Prince |
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| 9:45am |
5 minute break |
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| 9:50am |
Activity 1 |
Miraka Davies |
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| 10am |
Presentation 2
Thank God, You're Here! |
Swapnil Ogale |
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| 10:45am |
Morning tea |
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| 11am |
Presentation 3
You are the champion of accessible content |
Katherine Barcham |
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| 11:45am |
5 minute break |
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| 11:50am |
Presentation 4
CSS Colours Demystified |
Dave Gash |
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| 12:35pm |
Lunch |
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| 1:25pm |
Activity 2 |
Miraka Davies |
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| 1:35pm |
Presentation 5
Changes afoot for the NZ Government Web Standards |
Jason Kiss |
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| 2:20pm |
5 minute break |
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| 2:25pm |
Presentation 6
Telling Tales |
Karen Wrigglesworth |
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| 3:10pm |
Afternoon tea |
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| 3:25pm |
Activity 3
NZ Sign Language taster class |
Deaf Aotearoa |
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| 3:55pm |
Presentation 7
An introduction to Simplified Technical English |
Dave Newdick |
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| 4:40pm |
Wrap up day 1 |
Miraka Davies |
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| 4:50pm |
Free time |
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| 6pm til late |
Conference dinner and trivia night |
TechCommNZ board and Dave Gash |
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Day 2 - Friday 18 October
| Time |
Topic |
Presenter |
Notes |
| 8am |
Arrive, tea and coffee |
|
Arrive anywhere within this time - it's up to you! |
| 8:20am |
Welcome, admin |
Miraka Davies |
|
| 8:35am |
Presentation 1
Turning yourself into a high-value brand |
Colleen Trolove |
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| 9:20am |
5 minute break |
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| 9:25am |
Activity 1 |
Miraka Davies |
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| 9:35am |
Presentation 2
Beyond ChatGPT |
Emily Cotlier |
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| 10:20am |
Morning tea |
|
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| 10:35am |
AGM |
TechCommNZ board |
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| 11:20am |
5 minute break |
|
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| 11:25am |
Presentation 3
We Don't Serve Your Type Here |
Dave Gash |
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| 12:10pm |
Lunch |
|
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| 1pm |
Activity 2 |
Miraka Davies |
|
| 1:05pm |
Presentation 4
Future proof your content and your career |
Jennifer Warner |
|
| 1:50pm |
Conference group photo |
Everyone, pretty please! |
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| 2:05pm |
Afternoon tea + Terry's trivia |
Terry Hall |
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| 2:35pm |
Unconference |
Abhay Chokshi |
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| 3:20pm |
Wrap up day 2 |
Miraka Davies |
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| 3:30pm |
Free time - go see Wellington, or head home! |
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Day 3 - Saturday 19 October
| Time |
Topic |
Presenter |
Notes |
| 8:30am |
Arrive, tea and coffee |
|
Arrive anywhere within this time - it's up to you! |
| 8:50am |
Welcome, admin |
Miraka Davies |
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| 9am |
Workshop 1
Build an online portfolio in 90 minutes! |
Swapnil Ogale |
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| 10:30am |
10 minute break |
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| 10:40am |
Workshop 2
How to KISS |
Karen Wrigglesworth |
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| 12:10pm |
Wrap up day 3 |
Miraka Davies |
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| 12:30pm |
Conference end |
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