The Social Media Round Table is a day-long discussion (a mini-conference), with space for just 15 professionals from schools, colleges and universities, or from other non-profits connected with education. Fundraisers, communications professionals, alumni officers are all welcome, but other fields are welcome too: student affairs, athletics, career services, admissions and more.

Up to three spots are available for representatives from the private sector – consultants, vendors or others whose work connects them to education or non-profits.

What You'll Learn:

• How to approach social media planning and programming for your institution
• What trends to follow to keep up to date with new tools and tactics
• How to measure the ROI of your social media efforts
• How to communicate to your boss (and your boss's boss) why social technology matters

Key Features:

• Mixes presentations, guided discussions, and free-wheeling idea-sharing
• Incorporates participants' topics and questions to guarantee relevance
• Covers key themes in social media and online community
• Builds a network of professionals who share a common interest
• Includes a Resource Packet of social media tips and tools distilled from the best online resources
• Includes continental breakfast and deli-style lunch
• Moderated and hosted by Andy Shaindlin (of Alumni Futures) and Elizabeth Allen (of Adaptivate)

And we'll give away two copies of Charlene Li's new New York Times bestseller, Open Leadership: How Social Technology Can Transform the Way You Lead.

Program (exact timing subject to change):

8:30 to 9:00 am - Registration
Continental breakfast available (included)

9:00 am to 10:00 am - Presentation
Debunking the Myths of Social Media (presented by Andy Shaindlin and Liz Allen, following self-introductions)  

10:00 am to 10:45 am - Discussion
ROI: How Will You Know if You're Succeeding?

10:45 to 11:00 am - Break

11:00 am to Noon - Discussion
Community Management (and Your Online Reputation)

Noon to 1:00 pm - Lunch
Deli-style lunch on site (included)

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - Discussion
Participants' Topics (submitted in advance).

3:00 pm - Wrap up and closing thoughts 

We guarantee thought-provoking new ideas for you to take away, and a fun day of valuable professional networking as well.

Location: 

The Alumni Futures Social Media Round Table takes place in New York City on Thursday, July 22, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 3:30 p.m. Your registration fee includes Round Table presentations, discussion and feedback, as well as continental breakfast, and deli-style lunch on site. 

Registration & Fees:

• $229 for non-profit participants
• $299 for commercial attendees (limit 3 attendees in this category)

After you register, you will receive email with additional details about the Round Table,including:

• a request to submit individual topics of interest to you, 
• exact meeting location & directions, 
• detailed schedule, and 
• other helpful information.

Registration is on a first-come basis. 

We will maintain a waiting list in case of last-minute cancellations. Participants who cancel at least 10 days in advance will be refunded their registration fee minus $15 processing fee. Cancellations July 12, 2010 or later will not be refunded.

Questions?
Use the "Contact the Host" link in the box to the right, or send email to andy@alumnifutures.com.