National A.A. Technology Workshop
Presenter: Don L., Area 06 | Build a resilient hybrid workshop with coordinated audio, video, projection, networking, backup equipment, defined volunteer roles, and documented procedures that keep both in-person and online participants connected.
Presenter: Randy M., Area 10 | Evaluate AA websites with AI-assisted tools that review newcomer access, member services, trusted-servant resources, and public outreach while using analytics and human fact-checking to guide improvements.
Presenter: Kerri K., Area 46 | Prepare AA websites for conversational and AI-assisted search by answering newcomer questions clearly, using reassuring language, improving page structure, and providing an obvious next step toward help.
Presenter: Terry P., NAATW; Katie R., Area 29; John B., Area 72; Felipe S., SACYPAA | Compare several electronic voting approaches for Third Legacy elections, including anonymous ballots, QR codes, kiosks, automatic calculations, multilingual access, paper adjustments, and hat-draw procedures.
Presentation in Spanish | Presentación en español Presenter: Jackie B., San Francisco-Marin IntergroupUse AI tools more effectively for writing, research, summarization, analysis, brainstorming, and design while preserving human voice, source verification, anonymity, privacy, and service responsibility. Presentation Media Watch the Presentation Video: (coming soon) Listen to the Presentation Audio: Description Use AI tools for AA …
Presenter: Lori M., Area 29 | Apply AI to data analysis, financial review, research, resource development, and continuity while keeping personal information, human judgment, and the realities of service rotation in view.
Presenter: Lizzy C., Area 09 | Remove barriers to participation by using online meetings and accessible digital tools to support members who may be limited by disability, caregiving, distance, language, or other circumstances.
Presenter: Drew B. & Luis R., Area 06, CNCA | Demonstrate how professional interpretation, translated materials, radio equipment, and Zoom language tools can reduce language barriers and strengthen participation in bilingual AA service.
Presenter: Dan B., CNCA, Area 06 | Improve communication and GSR engagement by centralizing announcements, business items, events, and service resources in a mobile app designed for quick access at the group, district, and Area levels.
Presenter: John B., Area 72 | A web-based digital newsletter replaced a 60-year-old print process in Area 72 after an eight-month prototype and assembly approval.
Presenter: Sean S. || How an Area moved its AA website from an expensive outside web agency to an in-house, volunteer-managed WordPress site, highlighting lessons learned, reflections on service growth, and ongoing efforts to ensure continuity as responsibilities pass to the next trusted servants.
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.
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.
Presenters: Tim R., Nomad; Wayne P., Edmonton, AB || Improve meeting-list accuracy by coordinating meeting data ownership, feedback, feeds, and change detection across groups, districts, intergroups, areas, and Meeting Guide.
Presenter: SJ., Portland, OR || In 2020 a web application was used to assign first year delegates to conference committees. This session will present a more detailed view of how the software works and some of the challenges in the development process going forward, particularly related to application design.
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.
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.
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.
Presenter: Mike W., Boston, MA; Laura S., St. Louis, MO || Focus on how NAATW is delivering a hybrid livestreamed experience during the workshop, from hardware and software to logistics, to ensure both online and in-person attendees can participate fully in the event.
Presenters: Jeff B., Jennifer B., Gayle F. || A trending topic in our Fellowship, how can an online-only group with no physical address have a voice in AA’s General Service structure?
Presenters: Beau B., Mike W., Matt C., Greg T. || A panel of our General Service Office staff and AAWS Technology Chair share how trusted servants and technical volunteers helped move the General Service Conference into a virtual format under urgent pandemic conditions.
Presenter: John E. || Use online meeting tools and practical tech support to carry the message into isolated communities and facilities.
Presenters: Joyce C., Mike M., Tommy S., Laura S., Mike W. || Compare practical approaches for moving from virtual meetings to hybrid formats that support both in-room and online participation for various service entities, from home groups to Area Assemblies.