Summary
Bria Alexander welcomes attendees to the 2021 Design at Scale Conference, emphasizing the importance of audience participation in curating diverse content. The conference spans three days, with each day dedicated to key themes such as ensuring craft on a massive scale, tools for success in enterprise design, and maintaining a people-centric approach in expanding enterprises. Bria highlights the value of sponsor sessions, the accessibility of digital swag, and the role of Slack for discussions and support. She encourages attendees to connect with one another through cohort channels and reassures them that session notes and recordings will be provided post-event. Bria concludes with a reminder to adhere to the code of conduct and to engage respectfully throughout the online gathering.
Key Insights
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The conference features diverse programming thanks to audience feedback and engagement.
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Each day has a distinct theme focusing on different aspects of design.
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Participants are encouraged to utilize social media for sharing insights using specific hashtags.
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Slack is a central platform for discussion and engagement during the conference.
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Cohorts provide an opportunity for deeper connections among attendees.
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Sponsor sessions are available and offer high-quality, non-sales pitch content.
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Recordings and notes from the sessions will be readily available post-conference.
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Attendees are encouraged to reach out for technical support in Slack.
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Digital swag bags with offers and promotions are available to all registered attendees.
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Inclusivity and respect are emphasized through a clear code of conduct.
Notable Quotes
"It is my honor and pleasure to welcome each of you to the 2021 Design at Scale Conference."
"Today is going to be about ensuring craft on a massive scale."
"We've got some really impressive programming for you guys over the next couple of days."
"You can see an overview of everything related to Design at Scale if you go to designatscale.com."
"The official time zone of the conference is going to be Pacific Standard Time."
"Our sponsor sessions are truly a treat."
"I cannot encourage you guys enough to check out the content in our sponsor sessions."
"Be sure to check out these amazing offers in our digital swag bag."
"Most of the conversation about the content of the conference is going to be had in Slack."
"Please read our code of conduct on the conference site."
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