Conference Day 1 Programme

Start	Session	Day 1
08:00	Registration Desk opens
08:45	Official Opening
09:00	1-1 Keynote	Saul Carliner The Future of the Technical Communication Brand Bio \| Summary
10:15	*NZTC International – The Translation Centre: Refreshment Break*
10:45	1-2a Plain language	Howard Warner Fuzzwords: what's our fine language coming to? Bio \| Summary
10:45	1-2b Career planning	Adam Shelton More than just a pretty phrase: Four case studies of professional pathways and careers for technical communicators in NZ Bio \| Summary
11:45	Changeover Break
11:50	1-3a Writing and editing	Cindy Staudt Does Grammar Matter? Bio \| Summary
11:50	1-3b Information management	Emma Harding and Christine Warren Sharepoint: one tool to rule us all? Emma's Bio \| Christine's Bio \| Summary
12:50	Christchurch Polytechnic Lunch
13:45	1-4a Writing and editing	Dave Gash Better, Faster, Cheaper! The Power of Controlled Language in User Assistance Bio \| Summary
13:45	1-4b Tools and technology	Carin van Bolderen Entering the world of ebooks Bio \| Summary
14:45	Refreshment Break
15:15	1-5 Social networking	Anne Gentle Social Media, Social Networks, and Social Relevance in Tech Comm Bio \| Summary
16:15	Changeover Break
16:20	1-6 Forum	Professional Development Discussion Forum
17:00	Close of Day 1
18:00	TCANZ AGM
19:00	Conference Dinner