Swarm 2019 program announced

Australia's online community management conference Swarm has announced it's 2019 line-up, and it's an event not to be missed.

This year's Swarm is once again showcasing an impressive brains trust of local and international community talent.

The program features thought-provoking keynotes, practical workshops and plenty of inspiration to help you make an impact in your community management practice. It spans two days (August 20-21) and is proudly supported by Higher Logic, the University of Sydney, Next Door, Quiip and Australian Community Managers.

Speakers and topics include:

• Evan Hamilton (US), Reddit will reveal The skills you need to run a community of 330 million

• Rich Millington (UK), Founder of Feverbee, will present The Indispensable Community: how to stop chasing engagement and start delivering results

• Jennie Sager (AU), Nextdoor will share Lessons in connection from the world's biggest neighbourhood network

• Sarah Hawk (NZ), Discourse, discusses UX for community pros with The perfect platform is hard to find – how to make the most of the cards you've been dealt

• Gemma Howells (AU) Head of Digital Enterprise for Woolworths FoodCo will talk about Why Woolies is investing in online community

• Jason Hill (AU) investigates A quest for belonging: Building new online communities

• Brent Patching (AU), Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia shares Community lessons from the support frontlines

• Shira Levine (US) gives us the playbook for How to become a Chief Community Officer

• Venessa Paech (AU) Swarm & ACM Co-Founder, reviews the State of Community Management

There are workshops on ROI, self-care for community professionals, running successful Facebook Groups, and a legal primer on recent social media legislation moves affecting community managers.

Swarm is the definitive gathering for online community in APAC and the annual ACM meet-up. Don't miss this year's event, held at the University of Sydney on August 20-21.

Scope out the full program and buy your tickets at swarmconference.com.au

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