As you may have noticed from a recent community discussion (Articulate Community Roadshows in 2014), we're looking at putting together some great community events for 2014. It also seems like there's a lot of interest based on this discussion: Articulate User Conference Anyone? ...but I'd like to get more of a feel for how many people would be interested in participating in Canada.
We'd likely look at doing one or two events in Canada, one of the west coast (probably Vancouver) and one of the east coast (probably Toronto). I'd just like to get a sense for who would be interested in attending and/or participating in an Articulate event. If you are interested, please leave a comment below.
@Cary - Not at all. I'm doing a non-Articulate event that week so it made sense to stay an extra day so we can connect with local users.
The event Nicole originally posted on is something different. We haven't done a lot in Canada, but with Nicole in Ontario and so many of our Super Heroes in the area, we wanted to begin doing more up there.
This is great news. I look forward to finally meeting you and Nicole in person.
@Nancy - I'm totally looking forward to meeting you. I'll likely bring the family on this one so I'm open to suggestions to keep mom and kid occupied during the week. I hear July is a great month for Toronto.
@Michael - The schedule is very flexible, depending on what the community wants. It will be a full-day event (8-4 type of thing), but the morning and afternoon can be "chunked" any way we want. Initial ideas are that we can chunk the morning into a meet-and-greet, and then maybe 2-3 (or more would be even better, depending on the level of interest) mini-presentations for community members. Think very informal, laid-back, relaxed vibe. Doesn't need to be super-slick presentations, in fact, I think more people will be inclined to participate if it's more informal (no pressure, no stress). Maybe the afternoon can be a short presentation, followed by building and creating something fun on your own laptops. This is just an initial idea. We really want this event to be about YOU, and an opportunity for everyone to meet in person, share experiences, share thoughts about e-learning in general about Articulate in particular, share some cool demos, or a past project, or even just tricks that you've learned and think others can benefit from, etc...
@Cary, yes as David mentioned, this is a separate event from the other two Articulate events I initially brought up here in the thread. David's in town that week, and I'm only a few hours from TO, so we definitely want to take this opportunity to bring together the community! Don't worry, we would never forget about our west coasters (believe me, I am just itching for my chance to go to BC!)
@Nancy also looking forward to meeting you at last! I gave David the usual tips for someone visiting Toronto (the zoo, the CN tower, Blue Jays game) but I'm sure being a bit more local than me, you probably know of some other great places to visit/things to do, that us non-locals aren't privy to!!
@Michael - The schedule is very flexible, depending on what the community wants. It will be a full-day event (8-4 type of thing), but the morning and afternoon can be "chunked" any way we want. Initial ideas are that we can chunk the morning into a meet-and-greet, and then maybe 2-3 (or more would be even better, depending on the level of interest) mini-presentations for community members. Think very informal, laid-back, relaxed vibe. Doesn't need to be super-slick presentations, in fact, I think more people will be inclined to participate if it's more informal (no pressure, no stress). Maybe the afternoon can be a short presentation, followed by building and creating something fun on your own laptops. This is just an initial idea. We really want this event to be about YOU, and an opportunity for everyone to meet in person, share experiences, share thoughts about e-learning in general about Articulate in particular, share some cool demos, or a past project, or even just tricks that you've learned and think others can benefit from, etc...
@Cary, yes as David mentioned, this is a separate event from the other two Articulate events I initially brought up here in the thread. David's in town that week, and I'm only a few hours from TO, so we definitely want to take this opportunity to bring together the community! Don't worry, we would never forget about our west coasters (believe me, I am just itching for my chance to go to BC!)
@Nancy also looking forward to meeting you at last! I gave David the usual tips for someone visiting Toronto (the zoo, the CN tower, Blue Jays game) but I'm sure being a bit more local than me, you probably know of some other great places to visit/things to do, that us non-locals aren't privy to!!
There should be loads to do in July. We have a new aquarium that is absolutely awesome so I'd recommend that for sure but I will put a list together.
Go Canada!! In Toronto for me please! However, given the distance, I think a west coast event would be just as well attended and just as meaningful. Thank you so much for posting this thread.
Hey all - I'm coordinating the details/logistics of the events and looking into rooms or locations to hold the event. Want to try to make it affordable and keep our costs down (if possible, it's always nice!) Does anyone have a room to suggest or recommend in Toronto?
Hey all - I'm coordinating the details/logistics of the events and looking into rooms or locations to hold the event. Want to try to make it affordable and keep our costs down (if possible, it's always nice!) Does anyone have a room to suggest or recommend in Toronto?
Here is one option close to the airport. They have conf rooms in various sizes.
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Oh good. I can swing a trip to Vancouver but I'm not able to go to Toronto.
@Cary - think of this as a bonus event
@Nancy - I'm totally looking forward to meeting you. I'll likely bring the family on this one so I'm open to suggestions to keep mom and kid occupied during the week. I hear July is a great month for Toronto.
@Michael - The schedule is very flexible, depending on what the community wants. It will be a full-day event (8-4 type of thing), but the morning and afternoon can be "chunked" any way we want. Initial ideas are that we can chunk the morning into a meet-and-greet, and then maybe 2-3 (or more would be even better, depending on the level of interest) mini-presentations for community members. Think very informal, laid-back, relaxed vibe. Doesn't need to be super-slick presentations, in fact, I think more people will be inclined to participate if it's more informal (no pressure, no stress). Maybe the afternoon can be a short presentation, followed by building and creating something fun on your own laptops. This is just an initial idea. We really want this event to be about YOU, and an opportunity for everyone to meet in person, share experiences, share thoughts about e-learning in general about Articulate in particular, share some cool demos, or a past project, or even just tricks that you've learned and think others can benefit from, etc...
@Cary, yes as David mentioned, this is a separate event from the other two Articulate events I initially brought up here in the thread. David's in town that week, and I'm only a few hours from TO, so we definitely want to take this opportunity to bring together the community! Don't worry, we would never forget about our west coasters (believe me, I am just itching for my chance to go to BC!)
@Nancy also looking forward to meeting you at last! I gave David the usual tips for someone visiting Toronto (the zoo, the CN tower, Blue Jays game) but I'm sure being a bit more local than me, you probably know of some other great places to visit/things to do, that us non-locals aren't privy to!!
I AM SO EXCITED!!!
just saying...
This is great news! I like the informal approach. It would be great to see some "Best Practices" type of presentations as well as bleeding edge demos.
So excited that is coming to Toronto. Yes. All of the above Nicole
Haven't checking in here for awhile - but always great things happening!
I'm in for the Vancouver one!
another interested party from Toronto
Go Canada!! In Toronto for me please! However, given the distance, I think a west coast event would be just as well attended and just as meaningful. Thank you so much for posting this thread.
I think one on the west side (Vancouver) and one on the East side (Toronto) would be perfect.
Vancouver is closer to me but I always enjoy visiting Toronto. So maybe I'll go to both!
: )
I would certainly attend a Vancouver event!
Toronto!
The company I work is located in Buffalo NY, which less than an hour and a half away from Toronto! Would love to see a conference that close!
Vancouver for me too!
Thanks.
Vancouver with two colleagues.
Thanks
Toronto
I would definitely be interested in attending the one in Vancouver depending on the dates.
Toronto for me
Hey all - I'm coordinating the details/logistics of the events and looking into rooms or locations to hold the event. Want to try to make it affordable and keep our costs down (if possible, it's always nice!) Does anyone have a room to suggest or recommend in Toronto?
Toronto by the airport please
Here is one option close to the airport. They have conf rooms in various sizes.
The University of Toronto, York University, Ryerson University or OCAD might have rooms available for this type of event.
Here are a couple of links
http://osm.utoronto.ca/contact.html
http://www.ryerson.ca/conference/meetingrooms/
http://www.ocadu.ca/about_ocad/facilities_rental.htm
(as you can see from my suggestions I'm a downtown kinda gal)
Ou! The Ryerson options have some good rates - How many folks are confirmed approximately? The Pit 200 room seats 80 or so...would that be enough?
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