Upcoming Events

CMS/DITA Europe
November 14-15, 2016
Munich, Germany

IDEAS Winter Online Conference will be held January 24-25, 2017. Theme: Understanding User Needs
Call for Speakers now open!

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The CMS/DITA North America Conference will be held April 24-26, 2017 in San Diego, California

Past Conferences

Best Practices 2016
September 12-14, 2016
Santa Fe, New Mexico

Webinars

Sowing Seeds of Transformation: How One Technical Documentation Team Changed an Industry
October 13, 2016

Agile Practices for Standards Development: GSIM, LIM, and the DDI Use Cases
November 10, 2016

Continuous Delivery is not Just for Software
November 29, 2016

Short Descriptions Shouldn’t Be a Tall Order: Writing Effective Short Descriptions
November 30, 2016

Workshops

Minimalism: Creating Information People Really Need
October 4-5, 2016
Broomfield, CO

Optimizing the DITA Authoring Experience – Early Session
Wednesdays starting October 5, 2016
Online Course

Optimizing the DITA Authoring Experience – Midday Session
Wednesdays starting October 5, 2016
Online Course

Advanced Reuse Strategies
October 6-7, 2016
San Jose, CA

Advanced Reuse Strategies
October 12-13, 2016
Morrisville, NC

Minimalism: Creating Information People Really Need
October 19-20, 2016
Lowell, MA

Content Management Strategies
Tuesdays and Thursdays starting October 25, 2016
Online Course

Applying Agile Management to Information Development
November 8-9, 2016
San Jose, CA

Minimalism: Creating Information People Really Need
December 7-8, 2016
San Diego, CA

Creating an Effective Information Taxonomy
January 31- February 1, 2017
Vantaa, Finland

Center for Information-Development Management

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Do you need information development help from a group of industry professionals with years of experience in industry best practices? Are you looking for a new way to network with other information developers?

The Center for Information-Development Management (CIDM) brings together the most highly skilled and talented managers in the field of information development from across the US and internationally to facilitate the sharing of information about current trends, best practices, and developments within the industry, from information development to training and support.

Led by Dr. JoAnn Hackos, an international expert and leader in the management of design, development, and dissemination of information to customers and employees, CIDM

conducts benchmark studies among member organizations and others in the information development industry
sponsors information-development and management research
circulates industry best practices, studies, and other resources through the Best Practices newsletter, the CIDM website, Information Management News, online seminars, annual conferences, and research white papers
holds three annual conferences to promote networking, best practices, education, and development

Tech writers are coming together in Grenoble on Sep 23 to change the world.

On September 23, 2016, technical communicators from around the world will come together in Grenoble, France, for Tech Writing for Good, a one-day conference that will explore new ways to collaborate and learn, while striving to make the world a better place.

This “hybrid” event will include a mix of onsite and online educational sessions covering instructional design, video training, and more. It will also mark the official launch of Tech Writers Without Borders, a new global community for technical communicators who see volunteering their skills and sharing their knowledge as an integral part of their professional and personal development. The initiative aims to bring together technical communicators from all horizons to work on pro-bono technical communication projects and help non-profits to address their documentation and training needs. The initiative will also offer hands-on experience of technical communication tools, techniques, and best practices for project volunteers, and provide fabulous opportunities to showcase and promote the skills and value of the technical communication profession.

As a student, teacher, or recent graduate of a technical communication degree course or academic program in a related discipline, we invite you to register to attend the event live online for free. All sessions will be in English and there will be plenty of opportunities throughout the day for discussion and exchange. Everyone who registers will receive access to all session recordings.

If you, too, are interested in using your skills to improve the lives of others, then please join us on September 23 and get involved!

Click the link below for program details and to register:
http://techwritingforgood2016.eventbrite.com?discount=twwb-32780

Welcome New CIDM Member—OpenMarket

Enterprises in all industries and across all geographies recognize that mobile communications are dramatically altering how we engage with each other. Mobile is influencing which brands we buy, changing the companies we work for, and further driving the requirement for personalized, relevant customer and employee engagement.

To successfully incorporate mobile technology into your business, you need a trusted partner that offers a wholly reliable platform, stays on top of developing technologies and device capabilities, and understands how mobile communications can improve business processes.

Find out why major enterprises today choose OpenMarket for our domain expertise, service flexibility, demonstrated performance and reliability, global scale, and corporate maturity.

CIDM’s LinkedIn Group is growing exponentially! Join more than 2,600 members today to take part in informative discussions about our industry.