Category: Conference

Apr 28

Gain an Edge with These Sessions!

Hi, STC Summit Attendees! I am excited to see everyone in Washington, DC in a couple of weeks. In order to help you pick your sessions, I’ve highlighted the following from the Technology and Development track. As track manager, my team and I helped choose some wonderful sessions that offer a wide variety of topics. I hope you enjoy the conference and learn some amazing tips and techniques that you can take home and implement in your workplace.

Apr 25

Design and Testing Sessions to Give You the Edge

As you plan your STC Summit schedule, I highly encourage you to check out the variety of sessions offered in the design and testing track. These sessions were hand-picked from many excellent proposals for the Summit, and they were selected specifically to help you “Gain the Edge to Get Results.” The design and testing track offers sessions that target new technical communicators, as well as sessions intended to advance seasoned professionals. Here’s a sample of sessions that are on my must-see list

Apr 20

Writing and Communication that Gets Results!

By Li-At Rathbun | Writing and Communication Track Manager

If you are looking to Gain the Edge at the Summit by improving your writing and editing, here are a few sessions to consider in the Writing and Communication track:

Apr 10

Dine With Washington, DC-Baltimore Chapter Leaders at #stc17

Join leaders from the 2017 Summit host chapter, STC Washington, DC-Baltimore (WDCB), for a dine-around dinner event on Monday, 8 May in National Harbor, MD! This event is a great way to meet new friends, network with peers, and enjoy the great dining options at National Harbor.

Apr 05

Free Adobe Tech Comm Tools Certificate Workshop

Adobe is coming to the Nation’s Capital with a free certificate workshop for you! The Adobe Tech Comm marketing team and STC are excited to announce a free exclusive event at STC’s 2017 Technical Communication Summit – the Adobe Tech Comm Tools Certificate Workshop! Get live training, pick up tips and tricks, do hands-on exercises, and learn from renowned industry experts.

Apr 03

Sponsor or Exhibit at the STC Summit! Hurry, Limited Space Available

The 2017 STC Summit is just around the corner and only a few exhibit spaces are still open. The Summit Expo Hall provides your company with an environment to showcase products and services and the opportunity to educate your customers on what your company does best. Exhibiting at the Summit gets you all of this and mor

Mar 28

The Rough Drafts Return for the 2017 Summit

The Washington, DC – Baltimore chapter invites you to a special event at #STC17: The Rough Drafts are back! As the host chapter for this year’s STC Summit, the WDCB Chapter wants you to join them at the party of the year, featuring STC’s own rock band, the Rough Drafts.

Mar 17

Gaining an Edge with CPTC Certification

Not too long ago, a friend asked what my biggest accomplishment was for 2016. That was a tough one. I incorporated my business, spoke at a couple of events, and completed the Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC) Foundation Certification. I also became an accredited CPTC trainer.