Twitter conference focuses on humanity rather than technology

The 140 Characters Conference on Twitter hosts events across the United States and in foreign countries. This week, the event came back to Los Angeles for its sophomore outing. Per usual, organizer Jeff Pulver put together an eclectic assortment of speakers and panels which spanned 18 hours over two days. From tech and celebrity to philanthropy and journalism, Jeff delivered yet another worthwhile event to the social media community.
 
If you want to learn the basics of how to tweet, this isn't the place. If you want to hear the step-by-step tactics of how to execute a social media campaign, look elsewhere. However, if you want to hear interesting stories of how Twitter is changing lives, business, culture, and community, there is no shortage of fascinating tales or memorable speakers. The success stories are incredible.

Last year, when I attended #140conf (my review can be found HERE), I wasn't sure what to expect. After two solid days of presentations, my head was whirling. Since that time, I have remained actively involved in Jeff's #140conf movement and have come to appreciate the nuances of what he's trying to do.

Jeff is all about creating community. Moving online connections into real-world relationships. Motivating people to use the real-time web for social good, to stand up for important causes, to shed light on important issues (see my story on the #140conf autism panel HERE), and to prompt positive change in the world. Jeff's goal is to tap into the humanity that is behind the technology, and use online tools and platforms to make the world a more compassionate place. A place where we can learn, grow, and prosper together.

If you want to be inspired by real-life stories of how Twitter is helping cancer patients, the homeless, parents, non-profits, and third-world countries, #140conf delivers. If you want to more fully appreciate how news organizations, small business owners, creative and artistic people, public figures, and real estate professionals are utilizing Twitter, there are a plethora of panels to keep your head spinning. If you want to connect with people who know the power of social media, and those who are just starting their journey, the networking opportunities are priceless.

For those of you who are interested in fully embracing the real-time web, and the people who inhabit it, be sure to check out #140conf when it comes to a city near you. For those of you who have attended and reviewed one of Jeff's events, feel free to post a link to your story in the comments below so others may learn from your experience.

Thank you, Jeff, for giving a big city like Los Angeles the soul of a small town for at least two days a year. Love live #140conf.

11 comments:

  1. Hey Amber,Thanks for sharing your experience about the #140 conference. Until recently I had no idea such a thing was happening, so it's fantastic to learn about the substance and direction that twitter is heading. Thanks to twitter the world is coming closer together and becoming a virtual family.

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  2. I'm so sorry I couldn't make it to LA...that said, what you share, Amber, is completely the heart and soul of what the #140conf is all about. In the short time I've been aware of Jeff Pulver and his message, it is astounding how this little tool called "Twitter" has the capacity to touch so many lives. Just think where communities shall be a year from now? Here's to the continuation of humanity!

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  3. "if you want step-by-step tactics…look else where." You said it! This conference was all about connecting, being human and not technology.

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  4. Thanks so much, Arshad! I appreciate your kind words.

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  5. Indeedy! Thanks for flying out to speak, Nelson.

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  6. We missed you, Carin! Twitter really is something special. More importantly, it's brought some pretty fantastic people into my life. Present company, included, my wonder friend.

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  7. I couldn't agree more, Dee. Some of the people I'm closest with now, are people I met via Twitter. You're right, it is absolutely a virtual family!

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  8. Hi Amber, what a great overview of the #140conf. I did a post on weheartthis.com http://bit.ly/cPyXJm where I was asked to focus on tips for our readers. As you stated this isn't exactly what the #140conf was set up to offer but I pulled a few highlights out. I loved the #140conf as I've always seen Twitter as a place where people can unify significantly - Jeff Pulver does an amazing job.

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  9. Yeah, it's a challenge to come up with tips from this particular conference. But there are great little nuggets throughout! And, yep, Jeff is a one-man dynamo!

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  10. the humanity is necassary then technology thanks for the twiter conference statement shring on this platform

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