September 8-10, 2023
Theme: Sharing, Solving and Scaling Solutions
NAATW 2023 Crowdsourced Notes – Download the collaborative workshop report.
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FRIDAY, September 8, 2023
Virtual and Hybrid Events: The Pressing Need for Pre-Production
7:30pm || Presenter: Laura S., St. Louis, MO
Plan virtual and hybrid events more effectively through pre-production documents, run-of-show planning, role clarity, and shared information workflows.
Helping Online Intergroup Manage A Meeting Directory At Scale
9:00pm || Presenters: Josh R., Mountain View, CA & Matt B., New Zealand
Explain how Code for Recovery and Online Intergroup are collaborating to manage large-scale online meeting directories and related data challenges.
SATURDAY, September 9, 2023
Virtual Meetings: Best Practices
8:30am || Presenter: Royce E., Freehold Township, NJ
Review virtual meeting best practices for group purpose, nonprofit setup, hosting platforms, self-support, anonymity, community, and technical roles.
What’s New, Pt. II: Technology Update from The Grapevine
11:30am || Presenter: Niurka M., Web Coordinator, Wendell O., Digital Coordinator
Update members on Grapevine and La Viña digital publishing work, including websites, apps, podcasting, email communications, and social channels.
AI for AA: The Potential for Generative AI to Enhance and Support AA
1:00pm || Presenter: Lois L., St. Louis MO
Consider how generative AI could support AA service work, content creation, websites, groups, and communication while requiring careful safeguards.
DIY Usability Testing for Better AA Websites
2:30pm || Presenter: Melissa E., Durham, NC
Use simple usability testing methods to improve AA websites for newcomers, members, and trusted servants.
AI for AA: Bringing New Depth to the Meeting List
3:45pm || Presenter: Matthew L., Long Beach, CA
Explore how conversational AI, APIs, JSON, and meeting-list data could make AA meeting searches more useful and responsive.
How Australia is Dancing the Digital 12 Steps
4:45pm || Presenter: Lachlan B., Sydney AU
Share how AA Australia adapted digital tools for online groups, Seventh Tradition, member services, and post-pandemic service needs.
How to Most Effectively Use AA Literature in a Virtual Setting
6:15pm || Presenter: Lisa R.. Albany, CA
Adapt AA literature use for virtual settings so online members can access, read, hear, and discuss shared material.
SUNDAY, September 10, 2023
Mostly Off the Shelf Solutions From a Small Intergroup
8:30am || Presenter: Doug G., Winchester, VA
Show how a small intergroup moved from printed meeting lists to practical off-the-shelf tools for websites, Meeting Guide, Zoom, and online services.
Solving Our Common Problems: A Technology Update from TIAA Forum
9:45am || Presenters: Joel G., Houston, TX & Scott F., Bethlehem, PA
Introduce the Technology in AA Forum as a year-round place to share solutions, hot topics, categories, resources, and practical technology experience.
What’s New, Pt. I: AAWS Technology Update
10:00am || Presenters: GSO Panel
Summarize current AAWS and GSO technology work across communications, aa.org, Meeting Guide, digital products, security, and member support.