Bria Alexander

" The next generation is going to be AI native, digitally literate with these tools almost from birth - Brittany. "

" We are obligated to treat each other with kindness and respect as part of this virtual community. "

" Our sponsors make this conference and programming possible, so thank you all so, so much. "

" I want you to have the best time possible and bring your fullest self to our conference today. "

" When I think about resilience, I think about flexibility, like trees that bend in strong winds instead of breaking — that starts with mindset and communication. "

" Optimization and using Slack a little better can make us gentler to each other. "

" We need standardized role definitions, not everyone is a manager just because they manage initiatives - Peter Bosma. "

" If you have questions for the speakers, put them in Slack under the associated thread. "

" Sponsors believe in advancing research, and we wouldn’t be here without them. "

" We'll have a centralized Slack channel for all discussion to come together as one community. "

" Even though we're virtual, our code of conduct still applies and requires respect and kindness. "

" Sponsors make this conference possible, and we genuinely thank you from the bottom of our hearts. "

" You don’t have to take notes; session videos and decks will be shared as soon as possible. "

" I often find myself wondering what I really gained from time away from my desk beyond swag and catching up with colleagues. "

" Please read our code of conduct; it’s on every page of our website and includes ways to get help if needed. "

" We are on our third and final day of Advancing Research 2023. "

" You can invite anyone in your family to attend the sponsor sessions for free even if they’re not registered. "

" MJ Broadband saves our fingers some pain and some stress because we don’t have to take notes. "

" You don’t want to miss out on the sponsor sessions — they’re free and high quality, not sales pitches. "

" Our dedicated scribe Shivangi is making sure all the notes are captured so you don't have to worry about it. "

" We are still a community even though we are virtual and are obliged to treat each other with kindness and respect. "

" I’m still early on in measuring accessibility impact but tying early bug fixes to ROI is promising. "

" Cohorts are consistently one of the highest rated parts of the conference — they’re a fantastic way to learn together. "

" Please read our code of conduct. Every participant should feel safe, included, and welcome. "

" I am so incredibly proud of Dante, Courtney, Olney, and Gonzalo for their care and effort in the curation process. "

" Language matters—make your OKRs user-centric and customer-focused to avoid them feeling like overhead. "

" The future of civic design will be localized, designed for and by communities rather than dictated top-down. "

" We have over a thousand members in the #do-general Slack channel, and that’s where the party is at. "

" Design ops must learn to advocate for themselves because oftentimes when things go well, no one notices the work behind the scenes. "

" Kay Abba is a business and project analyst, UX designer, and project manager who brings multifaceted expertise to our note-taking. "

" Sponsor sessions are not sales pitches; they offer content similar in quality to the main program. "

" If you ever feel unsupported or unsafe, please let us know. It is our priority to make sure you feel protected and supported. "

" Our cohort facilitation sessions are one of the best parts of this conference. "

" Day one is all about ensuring craft on a massive scale, led by Uday Gahender. "