Session Overview
Keynotes, Panels & TED-style Talks
You’ll find world-class speakers and celebrities (like these) at the Opening Keynote and Closing Keynote. Keynote presentations are often interview-style, ending with Q&A from the audience. And it’s not unusual to find a keynote book-signing afterwards.
For a chance to learn from several experts at once, attend a Panel Session. Panels are a smart way to get an overview of a topic, and see how different people with different points of view approach the subject.
TED-style talks are always popular at Alt Summit. They are curated, thoroughly-prepared, stand-alone talks, delivered by a professional speaker, typically accompanied with slides, in a 15-20 minute time frame. In TED-style sessions, you’ll get a quick-but-deep-dive into several fascinating topics.
Roundtables & Expert Desks
If you’d like a smaller group learning opportunity, you’ll love our Roundtables. With 30+ roundtable topics, it’s an opportunity to cover niche topics and under-the-radar issues. During the two roundtable sessions, you’ll have a chance to spend time at two different tables (your choice), and interact directly with the roundtable leader.
For one-on-one interaction, try our Expert Desks. Picture an expert sitting at a desk with a sign showing the particular topic they focus on (like newsletter marketing, or accounting, or Instagram, or website design, or fundraising). And then picture yourself getting to ask the expert questions in a one-on-one format, so you can find answers to the exact challenge you are facing. It’s essentially access to complimentary consulting, and it’s a huge value.
Workshops & Demos
You’ll find practical and helpful hands-on Workshops happening throughout the conference, on topics like photography, marketing, videography, social media, writing, and animation. It’s your chance to get in on the action and walk away with a new, useable, skill that will upgrade the way you create content.
When you need a break from building your business skills, why not try a relaxing and inspiring Arts & Crafts Demo taught by your favorite designers, crafters, and influencers. Take some time to sit at the communal crafting tables, work with your hands, and make something beautiful.
Parties & Meet–Ups
Beginning with the opening welcome party, you’ll find festive Parties sprinkled throughout the conference. Dance parties. Cocktail receptions. Dinner parties. There’s always something fun going on.
Are you a connector? Attendees will have the chance to suggest and organize their own Meetups, focused on the topics or groups they care about most. Official meetups are listed on the Alt Summit website and are super popular — they’re a great way to find your people and make lasting connections.