Our first Twitter chat brought several people together online last Wednesday to discuss the highly anticipated DirectEmployers 2012 Annual Meeting & Conference, also commonly referred to as DEAM12.
By using the hashtag #DEAM12, participants were able to ask questions and get helpful details on everything from attire to travel.
@jbuckmn People can register at deam12.directemployers.org/register.asp and the reduced room rate is still being offered. #DEAM12
— DirectEmployers (@DirectEmployers) September 12, 2012
@soapboxholland That sesson sounds exciting. I can’t wait! Also the mobile session sound worth attending! #DEAM12
— Louise Bijesse (@LouiseBijesse) September 12, 2012
The chat was also a great way for previous attendees to share suggestions with first-timers and network in advance.
One suggestion if you do attend with someone from work, go sit with people you don’t know, you’ll get so much more out of conf! #DEAM12
— Rebel Johnson (@RebelJohnson) September 12, 2012
Every year our conference provides attendees the opportunity to mingle with talent acquisition and OFCCP compliance leaders from Fortune 1000 companies such as IBM, AT&T, Phillips 66, The Home Depot and Honeywell, in addition to representatives from state workforce agencies and college career centers.
@jtoskey so far we have registrations from MN, NV, DC, TX wondering why not AZ?! #DEAM12
— Nancy Holland (@soapboxholland) September 12, 2012
Some additional highlights from our DEAM12 chat included:
- There is no registration fee
- A reduced room rate is still being offered, but you need to act fast: http://deam12.directemployers.org/register.asp
- Most sessions have been submitted for HRCI credit – as sessions are approved, the site will be updated accordingly
- Several power strips will be set up to keep devices charged, so don’t forget to pack your smart phones, tablets and laptops
- Wireless Internet access will be available to attendees in the Conference Center at no charge (attendees will incur changes to access wireless in their rooms)
- Tweeting and other social sharing is highly encouraged so be sure to update your apps and be ready to jump into the conversation
- Wednesday night we are showing 127 Hours inspired by our keynote speaker Aron Ralston
- Thursday evening’s event is a surprise, but you can guess what it might be by watching this teaser video
- There is not a Starbucks on the property, but one within close driving distance
- All evening events will be outside, so pack accordingly – Arizona does have a temperature drop at night so we recommend layers
We’ll host one more DEAM12 Twitter chat, October 17, from 2-3 EST. Please RSVP in advance, and thanks again to the members of our social media committee for organizing these chats: @RebelJohnson, @LouiseBijesse and @jbuckmn.
