National A.A. Technology Workshop
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: 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.
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: 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.
Presenter: Craig W., Sandy Hook, CT; Nagini V., Pitea, Sweden || Explore practical tools and service practices online groups use to welcome newcomers, support sponsorship, share literature, communicate between meetings, and participate in AA service.
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: Don M., Broomfield, CO || A history of successful innovation in AA, running experiments as learning experiences and the benefits of trial and error to facilitate technology adoption; plus specific uses of the 12 Concepts to channel conflict into productive action.
Presenter: Terry P., Columbia, MD || Evaluate digital payment platforms for Seventh Tradition contributions, including terminology, privacy, anonymity, security, fees, mobile wallets, and practical safeguards.
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.
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: Mary T., Mukilteo, WA; Crystal S., Sumner, WA; Betsy S., Tucson, AZ || Connect Concept Twelve’s Warranties to technology decisions, online participation, delegated authority, prudent reserves, substantial unanimity, leadership, and responsible service.