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Confab – The Content Strategy Conference
May 5, 2021 - May 7, 2021
From UX to accessibility, structure to storytelling, Confab brings content strategy to life like no other event. Join smart, curious folks from around the world who care about making content more useful and usable for all. We’ll all be together—virtually!
What is the virtual Confab experience like?
You’ve never attended an online event like this before! The camaraderie you’ll feel with speakers and attendees alike is hard to describe—real-time connections play out over three days of learning and fun.
For an up-close look at how the three days of the virtual Confab experience are structured, check out the Confab 2021 schedule.
The main components of the conference are:
- A three-day live broadcast featuring keynotes, panel discussions, fireside chats, and various virtual antics
- Small-group discussions and watch parties throughout the event, moderated by speakers and attendees
- The exclusive Confab Slack workspace where you’ll engage in ongoing conversations about the program; meet new friends with common interests; and reconnect with old pals
- The on-demand video library featuring dozens of pre-recorded talks by new voices and experts across many industries and specializations; you’ll also have access to full recordings of the live broadcast after the event—unlimited viewing for 365 days
What is content strategy?
At Confab, content strategy is a big tent! We welcome anyone who practices (or wants to learn more about) the design, creation, management, and governance of useful, usable content—across websites, apps, AI, marketing, technical documents, and everywhere else users experience content.
What is the focus of Confab?
The program spans several areas related to content strategy, including:
- Research, analysis, and strategy
- Content design and UX writing
- Analytics and performance
- Accessibility and inclusivity
- Workflows and stakeholders
- Teams and leadership
Who attends Confab?
Confab 2021 will welcome attendees logging in from all over the world! You’ll meet folks who work at Fortune 500 brands, retailers, nonprofits, government institutions, and agencies of every size. Attendee job titles have included (but are certainly not limited to):
- Content strategists
- Content designers
- UX writers
- Content engineers
- Content marketers
- Writers and editors
- Technical communicators
- Content managers
