Affirming Media Conference
Affirming Connections
Dates: November 1 & 2, 2024
Location: Calgary Central Library
Affirming Connections is proud to present the inaugural Affirming Media Conference, a two-day hybrid event focused on providing accessible training in marketing, social media, communications and media literacy for 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied leaders, 2SLGBTQIA+ serving organizations, Affirming leaders and faith communities, non-profits, equity seeking organizations, and people of all kinds who want to develop these skills to create positive change, tell compelling stories, and break through misinformation.
Get your tickets now! For more information and tickets visit eventbrite.ca.
Dates:
- Friday, November 1, 2024, 7 – 9pm MT: Queer Garden: A Magical Evening of Music (entrance is included for in person attendees only)
- Saturday, November 2, 2024, 9am – 4pm MT: Conference Keynote, Workshops, and Networking + Good Food + Good People
(Conference registration includes both days for in person registrants)
Location: Calgary Central Library — Patricia Whelan Performance Hall & Online
Speakers
Kathryn Leblanc (she/her) is our keynote speaker. LeBlanc is a social impact communications expert and Principal Consultant at LeBlanc (& co.) Communications. Kathryn created LeBlanc (& co.) Communications to help organizations leverage strategic communications to power systemic change.
Tyler Babiy (he/they) is a queer content creator and social media strategist with over a decade of experience in digital media. They are the owner and Creative Director of @tsquaredsocial
Mel Woods (they/them)is a writer, editor and content creator, currently working as the Senior Editor of Audience Engagement at Xtra Magazine.
(See full bios and workshop descriptions for each speaker at the Eventbrite link.)
Tickets:
- Conference Registration: $75 — includes tickets to Friday night opening concert, Saturday keynote and workshops, plus coffee/tea & lunch on Saturday
- Subsidized Registration (students, seniors, and those with economic barriers): $45 — includes tickets to Friday night opening concert, Saturday keynote and workshops, plus coffee/tea & lunch on Saturday
- Online only Registration: $30 — includes access to livestream of keynote & all workshops on Saturday. Does not include livestream of Friday concert.
- Recording Add-on: $20 — Exclusive access to recordings of keynote and all workshops for 7 days (Must be purchased with conference registration, not available separately)
We are extremely grateful to Calgary Foundation for their support and sponsorship.
