Summary
Bria Alexander opens the second day of the Design at Scale 2021 conference, thanking attendees for their support in curating the event. She recognizes the hard work of speakers and facilitators while noting the conference's focus on tools for success in enterprise design, led by Kit Unger. Alexander discusses the conference's structure, including the main session schedule and optional sponsor sessions aimed at providing valuable insights. Participants are encouraged to engage through Slack for collaboration and discussion. She mentions the importance of a code of conduct, emphasizing community kindness and respect, and reminds attendees of helpful resources and tools provided throughout the conference.
Key Insights
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Audience participation is crucial for shaping conference content.
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Sponsor sessions are optional yet valuable for attendees.
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The conference adapts to various time zones for global accessibility.
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Slack plays a key role in community interaction and Q&A during the conference.
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Recordings and materials will be available shortly after presentations.
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Maintaining a respectful and kind virtual environment is essential.
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Cohorts enhance networking opportunities among participants.
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Design at Scale offers a digital swag bag with beneficial sponsor deals.
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Feedback is actively encouraged to improve future events.
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Engagement with the community is vital for maximizing conference value.
Notable Quotes
"Good morning, design at scale 2021 day two."
"Today's theme is the tools for success in enterprise design."
"We are grateful for the feedback we get every single day after those cohort facilitation sessions."
"Our sponsor sessions are incredibly high quality."
"You can join the conference conversation using hashtag DAS."
"If you need help at any time, please feel free to go to our Slack channel."
"Something else that's super cool about this conference is our digital swag bag."
"You do not need to take notes; we will take notes on your behalf."
"Please treat each other with kindness and respect."
"Our code of conduct includes procedures for getting help."
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