2020 Summit Recap
During this year of uncertainty and inability to hold in-person events, the 5th Annual CONVERGENCE Summit was held virtually on August, 12 & 13, 2020. The Summit was highly successful as an online event featuring the same high-quality, engaging content. With 14 sessions and 19 speakers, participants heard the research, the applications, and the ideas to enhance their communication careers.
- 149 registered participants (including members, nonmembers, speakers and volunteers)
- 78% have more than 10 years of experience
- 49% work for corporations
The response to the event was positive as participants expressed in the post-event survey
- The Convergence Summit met or exceeded the expectations of 100 percent of respondents
- 100% rated the conference as meeting or exceeding expectations
- 70% indicated they would attend the 2021 Convergence Summit
- 95% rated the conference as being useful to advancing their careers
What did 2020 attendees value most about the Convergence Summit?
“Connecting with other communication professionals and learning from the speakers.”
“My interactions with other professionals during the breakout sessions.”
“Variety and quality of the Speakers.”
“Besides the content from the presenters, it was great to see and hear from other attendees and know that I’m not alone in this boat, even if I’m working at home alone.”
“Fresh ideas.”
Each participant was shipped a special box of goodies to have a physical Convergence Summit connection.