Updated: The Press Club of Dallas presents Cyber Civics

Please register via Eventbrite: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cyber-civics-the-evolution-of-journalism-and-government-communications-tickets-10669868865?aff=eorgf

 

Parking Information:

Parking for a fee is available at meters in front of City Hall and behind City Hall (south side).   Private parking lots are located behind City Hall for about $1-2 dollars a day.

Taking DART: http://www.dart.org/maps/downtowndallasmap.htm 

 

The Press Club of Dallas presents

Cyber Civics

The Evolution of Journalism and Government Communications

The rapid rise of social media has changed the landscape for news, news media, journalists and citizens who engage with government at all levels. The instantaneous nature of communications as well as the saturation possible across all channels has altered the how, what and why we communicate.

The City of Dallas and the Press Club of Dallas have partnered to sponsor a half-day seminar for bloggers, journalists, community activists and all who are interested in effectively communicating on public policy in a digital world.

This program is designed to orient reporters, editors and citizen journalists to the various levels of Dallas municipal government and to help connect them to the resources and technology to assist in their reporting.

8:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Friday, March 21, 2014

Dallas City Hall

1500 Marilla St.

Dallas, Texas 75201

Keynote speakers include:

Mayor Mike Rawlings 

A.C. Gonzalez, City Manager 

Panel topics include an overview of Dallas municipal government, how technology has changed public access, government transparency and how technology can improve service delivery and communication.

A full schedule is available online at pressclubdallas.com.

The deadline to register for this event is Monday, March 17, 2014. Space is limited to the first 250 participants. Registration fees are $35 per person and include a continental breakfast and box lunch.

Registration fees will be waived for anyone who joins the Press Club of Dallas as a new media or professional member now through March 17, 2014. Visit http://pressclubdallas.com/join/ to join, renew or to view a schedule of membership dues.

 

 

First panel and Q and A: How technology has changed and what it now offers the public and journalists in terms of creating access and voice.

Panelists:

• Robert Wilonsky – Dallas Morning News Digital Editor
• Jim Schutze – Dallas Observer / Blogger / Radio Host
• Shawn Williams – Manager of Media Relations and Community Affairs, Dallas Police Department
• Bill Finch / COD CIO / Dallas’ Open Data Portal
• Brent Brown / Public Agenda / a digital tool that maps the voting agenda of the Dallas City Council by neighborhoods

Moderator:

• Tony Pederson - Professor and Belo Distinguished Chair in Journalism Southern Methodist University

 Second panel and Q and A: How government response has changed, and what have the effects been on communications with media and the public.  

Panelists:

• Shawn Williams – Manager of Media Relations and Community Affairs, Dallas Police Department
• Rocky Vaz – Director, Office of Emergency Management
• CC Gonzalez-Kurz, Public Information Officer, Social Media Strategist
  

•  Sam Merten - Manager of Public Affairs and Communications / Office of Mayor Mike Rawlings

Moderator:

Frank Librio, Director Communications/Public Information Office