In addition to the eCampaigning Forum, two other events are being organised in conjunction with the eCampaigning Forum: an as yet unnamed Public Day and a Weekend Retreat.
The purpose behind organising them to coincide with the eCampaigning Forum is:
- To make it more worthwhile to travel to the UK for participants from around the world
- To give all participants - UK and non-UK based - the maximum chance to interact and share expertise with people from places and organisations they may never have the chance to engage with again
- To create opportunities for a wider group to hear from and interact with eCampaigning Forum participants
Public Event (9 May) - Participation 2007: Who's Leading Who?
The public event is open to anyone who wishes to attend. It is intended to:
- Provide a wider community with the opportunity to learn from leading practitioners of campaigning via new media
- Share visions of what is possible using new media for campaigning
- Help campaigning organisation managers, staff and other stakeholders understand what is working and the potential of campaigning with new media
Weekend Retreat (12-13 May)
The weekend retreat is open to anyone who wishes to attend. It is intended to:
- Provide the reflection space for exploring the larger questions of using new media for achieving social change
- Strengthen peer support networks
- Explore how to enrol and inspire colleagues and managers in using new media for achieving social change
