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Summary
In the May Community call, we talk about all things conference presentation proposals! The Civic Design Call for Presentation (CFP) will be open for submissions until June 1 to present at the conference on November 16th - 18th, 2022.
Key Insights
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The Civic Design Conference is an inclusive platform for global voices in civic design.
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Speakers receive honorariums and extensive coaching to prepare their presentations.
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Community feedback drives the conference themes, ensuring relevance and engagement.
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The conference encourages submissions from diverse sectors, including government and academia.
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Workshops allow for in-depth exploration of topics, encouraging collaboration and discussion.
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The Civic Design Library houses over 300 resources to assist community members in their work.
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Speaker support includes identity-hidden review processes to ensure equity in selection.
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The importance of addressing both systemic issues and immediate citizen needs was emphasized in the discussion.
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Attendee cohorts foster smaller group discussions, enhancing engagement during the conference.
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The conference promotes ongoing discussions in Slack, extending engagement beyond the event.
Notable Quotes
"It’s nice to see familiar faces and new folks joining us today."
"We host this community and the Civic Design Conference to facilitate important conversations."
"We pay all our speakers an honorarium and give them free access to the conference."
"It’s a critical moment for us as we assess what practitioners in the field are experiencing."
"We’re looking at how much has happened in civic design in the last 10 years and what the next decade might bring."
"We want to see community voices centered in the design process instead of imposing from the designer’s perspective."
"We encourage submissions from all parts of civic design, so please share your ideas."
"Having an equitable curation process is our foremost concern."
"We want the topics to reflect the community's needs and experiences as we highlight diverse perspectives."
"Collaboration and continuous improvement are key to how we support our speakers and community."
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