Birds of a feather
These casual group conversations are flexible by design. Discuss your ideas, meet new people, and get questions answered. While you don’t need to RSVP, space is limited, so arrive promptly.
How to participate in a birds of a feather:
- In Portland: Go to the meal area at the scheduled time, then find the table that has a sign with the topic you’re interested in.
- Virtually: Join the birds of a feather Zoom at the scheduled time. The Zoom host will help you join the breakout room for the topic you’re interested in.
Host a topic
Online birds of a feather submissions are closed. You can still host a topic, but it will not be listed on the schedule of topics.
How can I host a topic?
Hosting is easy. You just need to arrive at your table on time and be welcoming. It’s also good to plan a few discussion points to help get the conversation flowing.
In Portland, find an empty table in the meal area and write your topic on the table sign. Virtually, join the birds of a feather Zoom, then let the Zoom host know your topic, and they’ll open a breakout room for the conversation.
What kind of topics can I host?
Our community is filled with people with a wide variety of interests, so topics don’t have to be related to technology. For inspiration, check out the topics already scheduled and consider these ideas:
- You’re in communications and want to discuss social media engagement.
- You want to exchange ideas for recruiting virtual volunteers.
- You’re into tabletop gaming and want to connect with others who are too.
- You’re genderqueer and want to talk with LGBTQIA+ people about coming out at work.
- You want to hear how others reach people who don’t have computer access.
- You’d like to discuss a book you wrote that’s relevant to NTC attendees.
Schedule of birds of a feather topics
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