Returning to the high tech MaRS Centre June 10 - 12 2009, the Social Tech Training is designed to train the next generation of strategic + execution leaders inside social change orgs. Led by senior trainers from the 8 year old Web of Change community, the STT is an intimate event that combines inspiring stories from leading web campaigns, our unique "create, test, and learn" education model, and is designed to connect participants to a powerful community of peers. A learning event this relevant, holistic, and fun does not happen very often.

Two exciting and not-to-be-missed events are approaching in June: Social Tech Training and MagNet.

The first -- from the people behind Web of Change -- is Toronto's very first Social Tech Training at MaRS.

From the event Web site:

We've gathered the best and the brightest leaders in this sector, and we've put together an agenda that will help take your organization to the next level. Each participant will emerge with new technical, creative, and leadership skills, a powerful network, and a customized, comprehensive “Web 2.0 Plan” for their organization.

Rob Purdie and I are both on the faculty for this event and we managed to meet up in London last week to hammer out some session ideas, and to review the draft agenda. We're both pretty stoked to be party of what's sure to be the one of the most memorable training events of the summer.

And, just two weeks earlier, Magazines Canada is holding their annual MagNet conference. MagNet offers the forward-thinking magazine professional a phenomenal mix of seminars, round-tables, featured speakers and workshops designed to enlighten, provoke and inspire.

This year I'll be delivering a session for small magazines on "Website Makeovers Made Easy" on Wednesday, June 4th, at 10:15 AM.

With two to choose from, you have no excuses! Register early.

That's right. I'm hitting the road again to bring the "Web love" to magazine folks in Vancouver. This is the second-last stop on a cross-country tour that started in Toronto, got snowed-in in Halifax, and will conclude its first circuit in Edmonton at the end of March. So far, it's been a hell of a lot of fun -- the faculty is top-notch and the participants are reporting back that they've embarked on new Web initiatives already. What more could one ask?

So here are the details for Vancouver:

Magazines Canada, Centennial College and the British Columbia Magazines Publishers Association are proud to present Web Weekend Vancouver on Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2 at Simon Fraser University in downtown Vancouver. There is only one week left to register for this unique event. Don't miss out! Register by February 20th.

Download the brochure here.

LEARN TO:

• Leverage the power of digital media
• Cost your online ventures
• Market your brand effectively
• Utilize the latest tools for measurement and analysis
• Build online communities
• Increase your online revenue streams

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Print and online editors
• Web development and I.T. staff
• Publishers
• Designers
• Circulators
• Advertising sales Managers

HOW MUCH?

Magazines Canada members, British Columbia Association of Magazines Publishers members and students: $495, others: $750

Tuition includes all materials, coffee breaks, breakfast, lunch and access to a dedicated Web Weekend Continuing Ed Forum.

WHEN?

Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2, 2008 (Saturday & Sunday)

WHERE?

Simon Fraser University, Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver

Look forward to seeing you there!