Are you attending STC's annual conference in Baltimore's fabulous Inner Harbor in May? Want some more encouragement and/or a fun speaking opportunity? If speakers like Ben Shneiderman, Steve Krug, Ginny Redish, Whitney Quesenbery, Mike Lee, Dirk Knemeyer and Thom Haller don't do it for you, perhaps the idea (and cost savings) of being a speaker yourself may do it! The UID (usability and information design) stem can use just a couple more ID speakers to fill some progression slots that have become available.

In a typical progression, 8-12 speakers with a common theme meet in a large room and speak to 8-10 people at a time, 3x in a 90-minute session. Progressions are casual (no overhead projectors), interactive (meant to include lots of Q&A or discussion), and get you the speaker's discount!

Here are the available progressions. If you're interested, please follow up with (or me, and I'll forward):

UID 5U "Willing and able"
This one is the best choice if you want to talk about how you, a friend, family member or colleague has overcome or interacted with challenges caused by contextual, temporary or permanent impairments.

UID 7B "Section 508 for Dummies"
This one is the best choice if you can contribute thoughts on how to comply with section 508. It's not necessary to be an expert, just to have tried in some way.

UID 3B "Getting started in usability and information design"
This is aimed at people who are probably experienced technical communicators but who are new to usability and/or information design.

UID 10A "Usability and information design progression:intermediate/advanced"
This is aimed at people who are experienced in usability and/or information design and is a good place to discuss an advanced topic.

Feel free to if you have any questions or have an idea you want to run by someone.

Otherwise, hope to see you in Baltimore hon!

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