By Pam Noreault
Attending conferences and industry events is a great way to learn about new trends, gain insights from industry experts, and connect with like-minded professionals. If you are working in technical communication, attending the STC Summit is a must. This annual event brings together technical communicators from around the world to share best practices, network, and learn about the latest trends and technologies in the field.
One of the presentations that should be on your must-attend list is “How to Move From Linear Technical Publications to Context-Based Instructions.” In this session, Kees Van Mansom will teach you how to offer users a better experience with documentation that is tailored to their needs and presented in multiple formats and devices. This is essential as documentation is critical to the success of a product or service.
Another presentation that should be on your list is “Making the Case for Documentation: Using Numbers to Drive Results.” In this session, Good Words LLC CEO, Caity Cronkhite will show you how to make a compelling business case for investing in documentation efforts. You will learn how to evaluate the bottom-line cost and business risks of neglecting critical writing and documentation projects.
One of the significant challenges in technical communication is getting the company's leadership team to understand the importance of documentation to a company's overall success. This presentation will help you prepare a compelling proposal for leaders to increase the budget for strategic documentation projects.
Attending the STC Summit provides an opportunity to learn from and interact with top technical communication professionals. The conference offers a wide range of presentations, workshops, and networking events that can help you grow your career, expand your knowledge, and improve your skills. Additionally, the conference is an excellent opportunity to network with peers, share ideas, and learn about new trends and technologies.
Interested? Register for the Summit now! Don't forget to register for pre-conference workshops including CPTC training, and get your discounted hotel room reservation as well!