Spring 2011 Conference -- Wednesday, May 18, 2011

9:00AM     Welcome Remarks -- Bruce Johnson, Acting City Manager, Alexandria

9:30-10:45AM     SESSION 1 (panel): Connecting with New Media & the Future of Journalism

• Scott Broom – Digital Journalist WUSA 9 News, CBS Affiliate Washington DC
• Tom Jackman – Reporter Washington Post, State of NOVA Blog
• Tim Windsor – Patch.com Editorial Director
• Carla Branch – Content Manager and Founder, alexandrianews.org

11:00am to Noon     SESSION 2: The Next Big Thing

Peter Corbett, CEO & Founder of iStrategy Labs – Social media marketing, digital word of mouth, civic innovations, and much more. If you've thought of it, iStrategy Labs has probably done it – including work for government agencies and non-profits. They focus on work that benefits communities and their clients. 

Noon - 1:00PM     LUNCH
In this lunch-time session, get to know your colleagues from around the state by sharing ideas, questions, and innovations.

1:00-2:30PM    SESSION 3 (panel): Government Engagement Strategies

• Tracy Viselli – Community Manager for ACTion Alexandria, which launched to help provide citizens with an online platform and tools to make community action and problem solving easier
• Erin Edgerton, Director, New Media and Strategic Communications, Office of National Drug Control Policy
• Priya Ramesh – Director, Social Media, CRT/tanaka
• Steve Lunceford  – Communications Strategist for Deloitte’s Public Sector; also founder of GovTwit.com, and a co-host of Gov20Radio.com

2:30PM     Closing & Final Remarks

Registration is now closed for this event.