APPI Edmonton Event - Using Technology for Public Engagement

The APPI Edmonton Events Committee is pleased to welcome Mack Male as our March speaker. Mack never describes himself as a social media expert, but has lots of experience using social media tools and services. You may know him because of his widely read blog focused on urban affairs in Edmonton or perhaps because of his many community projects such as What the Truck?!. Mack likes to say he’s a passionate Edmontonian and that Edmonton is his city because he likes making things and this is the best place to do that.

Engaging the public and involving citizens in project planning is an important element of city building. Unfortunately, our practices and approaches to public engagement haven’t kept up with technology. Thanks to social media, smartphones, and countless other technological improvements, citizens have greater access to information and experiences than ever before. They want to get involved and they want to have an impact by asking questions and also by providing ideas and feedback. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be difficult. Let’s look at some of the innovative, effective, and fun ways that we can use technology to engage the public.

Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
(Sign-in before 11:55 am, presentation from 12:00 – 12:50 pm, questions until 1:00 pm)
Cost: $30 for APPI members and non-members, $20 for students

This event qualifies for 1.0 structured learning unit

REMINDER: ALL ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION HOLDERS MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND. Presentations begin at noon.
Please complete your online registration at APPI Edmonton Events Registration, by noon on Tuesday, March 11th. Late registrations will be charged an ADDITIONAL $5 administration fee.
Pay online via PayPal or at the door by cash or cheque only. Cheques must be made payable to “APPI Edmonton Events.” Cancellations must be received by noon on Tuesday, March 11th via email to [email protected]. Thank you!