National A.A. Technology Workshop
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: Daniel C., Asheville, NC || Consider whether Mastodon and federated social media could offer AA service communities a more controlled way to communicate online.
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.
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.
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.
Presenters: GSO & GV Panel ||
Hear updates on GSO and Grapevine technology projects, digital services, online contributions, records, and pandemic response.
Presenters: Phillip C., Nashville, TN; Spencer W., Atlanta, GA || Various ways technology can be used to carry the message and enhance attendee experience at AA Conferences.
Presenter: Brian P., Los Angeles, CA || Reflect on how technology changes AA culture, participation, communication, identity, and service relationships.
Presenters: Keith D., Dallas, TX; Ross D., Tulsa, OK || Explore how email, chat, texting, and phone calls can support 12th Step work while preserving the personal connection at the heart of AA service.
Presenter: Keith D., Dallas, TX || Review the TIAA Forum’s purpose, membership, recent improvements, and role as a year-round technology service community.
Presenter: Lew G. || Explore how an online technology forum can extend workshop conversations, preserve shared experience, and support AA service workers throughout the year.
Presenters: Doug G., Lela M., Virginia M., Kelley M. || Introduce newer technology volunteers to social media, service communication, practical questions, and the risks and opportunities of digital tools in AA service.
Presenter: Ross D. || Clarify the differences between anonymity, privacy, and confidentiality when AA service work moves across websites, email, social media, and other digital channels.
Presenter: Lew G., Boulder, CO || Present options for an online discussion forum with attention to purpose, privacy, anonymity, authentication, moderation, onboarding, and rotation.
Presenter: Curt S., Area 09 || Examine Facebook-related questions around AA public information, anonymity, group visibility, and responsible online participation.