- The UnconferenceWhat you need to know and why

you should attend!

Connecting HR

What Is Connecting HR?

Connecting HR is:

• A community of HR professionals living and working in and around London, UK

• A series of events, including tweet-ups and now an unconference, to support people within this community

What Is an Unconference?

An unconference is a facilitated, participant-driven conference centered on a theme or purpose. The term "unconference" has been applied, or self-applied, to a wide range of gatherings that try to avoid one or more aspects of a conventional conference, such as high fees and sponsored presentations.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unconference

What Is an Unconference?

Most people have had the experience that the best part of a conference is the informal conversation, not the formal presentation.

So why not design the event around informal and social learning instead?

See: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeUdF5TzMMk

What Is an Unconference?

The event revolves around ‘The Grid’:

What Will Be Happening?

• Our headline theme is around embracing social collaboration, including social media tools within the HR function and the wider organisation to improve business performance

• We will be discussing this and other issues raised on The Grid

• We are currently discussing ideas for sessions at http://connectinghr.org/contribute

When Is It Happening?

The Connecting HR unconference is taking place on Thursday 21 October, from 9.00-5.00pm, with an optional evening event through to 9.00pm.

Where Will It Be Held?

The Connecting HR unconference is being held at The Spring, a large venue dedicated to the development of community, very close to Vauxhall tube / train station.

Who Is Coming?

• Attendees will be practitioners (both clientside and limited external suppliers) together with academics and journalists etc

• We hope all areas of HR will be represented, including L&D, OD, Internal Communication, Employee Relations, Recruitment etc

Why Should I Attend?

Connecting HR is going to be the most exciting, and value-adding, learning and networking event in the HR profession in the UK this year.

Costs are lower than a normal conference – just £65 to cover venue & other costs.

Benefits will be higher!

How Do I Book?

You can book to attend the Connecting HR unconference at:

http://connectinghr.eventbrite.com

What Else Do I Need To Know?

You can find out more about the unconference at:

http://connectinghr.org

On Twitter, follow the hashtag #connectinghr:

http://twitter.com/search/connectinghr

What Else Do I Need To Know?

We would also like to invite you to join the conversation planning and organising the event:

http://www.yammer.com/connectinghr

(you will need to request an invite)

Contacts

Jon Ingham, Strategic HCM Consultant@joningham

Gareth Jones, Leader, Courtenay HR@garelaos

Barry Sampson, Org Learning Consultant@barrysampson