National A.A. Technology Workshop
Presenters: Michael P. and Carrie J., Area 07 || Describes how the Area 07 Technology Committee built a scalable, no-cost district website program using shared WordPress templates, subdomains, and Google Workspace.
Presenter: Dawn H. || How AA service committees can responsibly use digital public-service announcements—primarily the existing PSAs from AA.org—to reach suffering alcoholics who search for help online, especially on platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
Presenter: Lois L. || How clear, thoughtful design directly supports AA’s ability to carry the message by removing barriers to communication in flyers, websites, forms, and digital materials.
Presenter: A.A. Grapevine & La Viña || The Grapevine/La Viña digital publishing team presents updates on their expanding digital tools, including redesigned websites, mobile apps, podcasts, social media channels, and a growing YouTube presence featuring stories, ASL videos, and member-submitted content.
Presenter: Jackie B. || Traces AA’s 90-year evolution alongside changing communication technologies—from early telephone calls and kitchen-table sponsorship to mass-media breakthroughs.
Presenter: Mary P. || Introduce website accessibility as a design responsibility, including user experience, semantic structure, mobile access, screen readers, and usable meeting information.
Presenter: Jeannie M. || Gather public information technology ideas around Meeting Guide, aa.org, QR codes, PSAs, social media, analytics, apps, and local-to-Conference feedback loops.
Presenters: Niurka M. and Wendell O. (AA Grapevine) || Review current Grapevine and La Viña digital products, including websites, social media, YouTube, apps, podcasts, and email communications.
Presenters: Lew G. – Westminster, CO; and Shap W. || How the TIAA Forum helps members continue technology conversations year-round through searchable topics, categories, profiles, notifications, messaging, chat, and shared resources.
Presenter: GSO Panel || Summarize current AAWS and GSO technology work across communications, aa.org, Meeting Guide, digital products, security, and member support.
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.
Presenter: Melissa E., Durham, NC || Use simple usability testing methods to improve AA websites for newcomers, members, and trusted servants.
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.
Presenters: Allise B., Bryan, TX; Shannon O., Scottsdale, AZ || Compare translation, interpretation, transcription, captioning, and language-service tools that can help AA communities communicate accurately across languages.
Presenter: Jacob E.; Tacoma, WA || How the Puget Sound Central Service Office developed a comprehensive website and tech stack by utilizing a variety of free services (Google Sites, GitHub Pages, and others).
Presenter: Kerri K., Los Lunas, NM || Build an AA website around primary purpose, clear structure, newcomer access, trusted-servant usability, rotation, accessibility, SEO, and maintainable content systems.
Presenter: Lew G., Westminster, CO; Shap W., Tempe, AZ || Learn how the TIAA Forum helps AA members find, share, search, and preserve technology service experience year-round, including a demo of some of its features and a preview of coming changes to the forum.
Presenters: Bruce R., Mount Arlington, NJ; James C., University Place, WA || Compare nonprofit cloud-platform experience for AA service entities using role-based accounts, shared documents, calendars, and collaboration tools.
Presenters: Peter M., St Louis, MO; Matt C., Austin, TX || Explore practical ways to turn district, Area, facility, and service-boundary information into interactive maps using tools such as Google Earth and Google Maps.
Presenter: Niurka M., New York, NY || Review digital publishing tools that support Grapevine and La Viña content, including websites, newsletters, podcast distribution, archives, social channels, and app planning.
Presenters: Tracey G., Patrick C., Clorinda V., Lorna G. – New York, NY || G.S.O. Staff members will share on the following: Meeting Guide, aa.org, Fellowship Connection, The new Corrections Correspondence Service (CCS) portal, Digital distribution of A.A. literature in correctional facilities, The Comprehensive Media Plan and Development of new content for YouTube, LinkedIn, aa.org and others.
Presenter: Jim F., Mountain View, CA || Consider whether AA needs additional internal communication channels for thoughtful discussion of ideas, service questions, minority opinions, and the future of the fellowship.
Presenters: Tracey G., Patrick C., Lorna G., Beau B. || A panel of our General Service Office staff and AAWS Technology Chair will share and field questions about current and future AA technology initiatives, including digital products, communications work, infrastructure, and cybersecurity priorities.
Presenter: Tim C., Jen W. || Revamp Public Information service for the digital age by focusing on clear public messaging, searchable web presence, and cooperation with local committees.