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Our goal at VizThink is to bring together a broad cross section of the visual thinking community. We're bringing content from each of the visual arts disciplines together to create a unique mix of content. Read on for a sampling of some of the topics you will find at VizThink '09.
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Even more details are available on the wiki now!
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Our goal at VizThink is to bring together a broad cross section of the visual thinking community. We're bringing content from each of the visual arts disciplines together to create a unique mix of content.For n up to date list of conference sessions and facilitators vist our conference wiki at http://wiki.vizthink.com/vizthink09.
Here's just a small sampling of some of the topics you'll likely find at VizThink '09:
- Moving beyond bullet points...using storytelling for presentations
- Aligning individuals using visualization
- Visualization in 3D? When does it matter
- Facilitation using photographs
- Designing compelling and effective information graphics
- Virtual worlds: future or fad
- Creating a global visual language
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- Using visuals for powerful presentations
- Storytelling through comics and graphic novels
- Visual techniques for analyzing data
- Visualization principles for software design
- Facilitation through live sketching
- Can there be a true language with grammar and structure that uses visuals?
- Visualization as a brainstorming tool
- Organizing your world with visuals
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Session Formats & Content
The choice of the title "facilitator" was very specific. We won't have lecturers, presenters, or speech givers. Instead, our facilitators will be leading and participating in discussions and activities.
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Hands On: Active audience participation in the concepts, ideas, approaches, and styles. A computer may be helpful for some sessions. |
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Discussion: Small and large group networking and discussion with all rooms set up in rounds to encourage discussion throughout the event. |
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Debates: We'll place opposing views or approaches on the stage to field questions from you to show both shared and differing views. |
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Panels: Teams of experts and practitioners from both similar and opposing viewpoints will field your questions on a variety of topics. |
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Interviews: Part talk show, part audience participation...we'll get your favorite facilitators up on stage and ask the tough questions. |
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Quick Hits: During the general sessions, we'll provide quick exposure to a bunch of new ideas, technology, research, and approaches. |
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Tour: Getting out of the hotel and conference center to view related visual thinking topics in the neighboring community. |
Be sure to bring your laptop or other wireless device. Many of the sessions will take advantage of various computer-based technologies. There will be free wireless throughout the event space for live blogging, hands on activities, and accessing additional content.
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