Get Informed, Be Inspired: Register for ALC 2013

The experience level of MIT volunteers differ. Some are MIT10 grads lending a hand for the first time. Others are committed volunteers who have served for decades. Regardless of one’s depth of involvement, the 2013 Alumni Leadership Conference is the ideal chance to become an even more effective and engaged Institute ambassador.

Registration is now open for ALC 2013 and runs through Sept. 20.

Last year’s conference coincided with the inauguration of L. Rafael Reif as MIT’s 17th president. This year’s conference aims to be just as memorable. In addition to a keynote address from President Reif, attendees can network with alums of various class years; receive updates on academics, finances, and research; and take part in more than 30 workshops, panels, and roundtables:

• TIMtalks (Think. Inspire. Motivate) TIMtalks is a platform for current students to discuss their experiences at MIT and their ideas, innovations, successes, and even failures. Dean Stu Schmill ‘85 will moderate and share admissions updates.
• Clubs and Groups Tricks of the Trade Club and Group volunteers are charged creating opportunities to connect alumni to one another and to the Institute. This session will help develop a thoughtful strategy and explore how to successfully boost membership, navigate finances related to your organization, and develop a communications strategy.
• Event Exploration: From Ideas to Execution Learn about new approaches and fresh strategies to engage alumni and reach new audiences. This session is designed to explore what other groups are doing that work well, and share the tools and resources that define success.
• Celebrate Alumni Leaders Honor this year’s MIT volunteer leaders at the alumni award celebration.

Visit the ALC site to register, view the updated schedule, and find more information. Hotel accommodations have been reserved for ALC attendees but rooms will fill up fast.

Connect with fellow attendees and share your ideas for the conference on the ALC-specific Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn accounts and the Alumni Association's new Instagram page. On Twitter, use the hashtag #mitalc to participate in or start a discussion on your favorite ALC topics.