This is what we’re talking about…
The Value of Your Voice
Session 1:
Moderated By: Kim Newcomer, Co-Founder, Slate Communications
Elevate communications in your organization to ensure you have a seat at the table and a voice in the room. Hear from career professionals about how add real value to your organization, provide big picture perspective, and become a trusted advisor to leadership and electeds.
Wendy Holmes
Public Affairs Director
Douglas County
Amanda King
Communications Director
City of Fort Collins
Branding: Tales from the Edge
Session 2:
Moderated By: Ryan Burke, Co-Founder, Slate Communications
From brand development to launch to sustained implementation – hear from experts in different stages of brand strategy. Learn how to address all the sh!t that can go wrong along the way. And hear some of the funniest brand stories from across the state.
Todd Barnes
Communications Director
City of Thornton
Chris Harguth
Director of Communications
City of Englewood
Sarah Weick
Marketing & Communications Manager
Town of Fraser
Community Engagement in a Contentious World
Session 3:
Moderated By: Erin Zimmerman, Executive Director, IAP2
Explore emerging trends in community engagement with insights from IAP2 USA leadership. Learn strategies that are proving effective in challenging environments. After the presentation, participate in interactive small group discussions on how these insights can be applied to address real-world issues and foster stronger, more connected communities.
Erin Zimmermann
Executive Director
IAP2
Panelist (To Be Announced)
Clear. Compliant. & ADA Fine-Free!
Session 4:
Moderated By: Kristen Knoll, Director of Communications Strategy, Slate Communications
It’s the right thing to do. It’s important. And it requires a TON of work. Hear from colleagues about their journey to ADA compliance, what they did, the resources they used, and the pitfalls they encountered. Plus, we’ve been emailing the State of Colorado every day to see if they will send someone to GovCo who can answer our questions. So far, no luck.
Clarissa Cutrell
Digital Content Specialist
City of Golden
Alison Ecklund
Communications and Access Division Manager
Boulder County
Trolls, Memes, & Hashtags
Session 5:
Moderated By: Melissa Gallegos, City of Lone Tree
Love it or hate it, social media is a huge part of what we do. Hear from some of the state’s best social media managers about which tools to use, how to approach comments and trolls, and finding the right tone.
Panelist
(To Be Announced)
South Metro Fire
McKenzie Paine
Communications Manager
Town of Windsor
Solve it!
Session 6:
Moderated By: Kim Newcomer, Co-Founder, Slate Communications
Throughout the day we’ll be collecting your biggest, most annoying, or just downright funny challenges. Together, we’ll tackle a few big issues and brainstorm the best approach, messaging, or tactics to get you through.
