UNC SMART Conference

The UNC SMART Conference, taking place February 26th, is focused on social media and related technologies.  This exciting event features an amazing line-up of speakers, updating you with information on twitter, blogging, location-based services, legal/privacy issues and the future of social media.

The UNC SMART Conference has sessions for both the advanced user of social media and those who are just getting started with a great line up of speakers.  So, don't miss this opportunity to develop your knowledge base in this increasingly-important area.  The event will begin with an opening keynote by Jeffrey L Cohen. Thereafter, attendees will choose two topics among four concurrent sessions.  We'll conclude with an impressive panel discussing the future of social media.

The program will last from 10am until 3pm in Room 3411, Student Union.  RSVP is required and space is limited.  This event is for UNC students only.

Program agenda:

9:30am - Registration check in

10am - Opening Keynote

11am - Concurrent sessions:

  • Why Blog? (basic/intermediate)
  • Location Based Services (advanced/experienced)

12:15pm - Pizza lunch and networking

1pm - Concurrent sessions:

  • Finding the Value in Twitter (basic/intermediate)
  • Legal and Privacy Issues (advanced/experienced)

2:15 - Closing panel: The Future of Social Media

3:15 - Closing remarks and evaluation

 

This event is brought to you by University Career Services in partnership with three student organizations: PRSSA, ISSUE and The Marketing Club.  Speaker sponsorship provided by the Triangle Interactive Marketing Association (TIMA).

TIMA is a professional organization for marketing, advertising and design professionals with a focus in digital media. TIMA offers monthly education and networking events for its members and works to raise the status of the Interactive Marketing industry in the Triangle.