🕓 02/11/19 • LONDON
Learn. Grow. Meet. Explore. Think. Understand.
Premier Digital
Conference 2019
Join us on the 2nd November 2019 for the 10th Premier Digital Conference and discover a world of advice, ideas, insight and guidance to help you communicate credibly and effectively online.
Through 32 sessions delivered by over 40 contributors you are sure to find the help you need for your digital endeavours. Make sure you don’t miss out on:
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New ideas that you can use in your church, charity or project.
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Understand how digital tools can work for you in your context.
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Learn new skills that will help you grow your project or ministry.
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Explore how digital is impacting our theology and humanity.
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Meet new people, build relationships and learn from one another.
Whether you’re looking to go deeper into social media, websites, evangelism, digital theology, fundraising or communications there are sessions for you.
Pro or beginner come along as a church, team or on your own for an inspiring day that provides content and value for money you can’t find anywhere else.
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What people say...
Excellent. Filling a need for beginners as well as the more experienced to learn and improve. Makes technology less scary and provides contacts and information we can build on.
Very exciting and forward-thinking. Amazing buzzy atmosphere. Great to see Christians united around something positively.
Excellent. Filling a need for beginners as well as the more experienced to learn and improve. Makes technology less scary and provides contacts and information we can build on.
Agenda
10am
Welcome and Introduction
Host: Amaris Cole
From Social Media to Social Ministry
Nona Jones
Evangelism: Breaking through
Glen Scrivener
10:55am
Breakout Session 1
Theology
Intergenerational Communities Online
Ali Campbell
In a digital world increasingly divided into discrete age groups, how might we discover mutual spaces in our online lives that might reconnect us across the generations?
Advanced
Rank higher on Google
Steve Pailthorpe
In the midst of an ever changing algorithm, how do you get your church, charity or project to rank higher on google?
Communications
Increase email impact
Nick Myers
When inboxes are overloaded how do you achieve cut through for your event, project or ministry?
Youth
Keeping young people safe online
Lee Carmichael
The digital space is a place of discovery and adventure for young people, but with that come serious risks. Hear from safeguarding experts 31:8 on how to keep the children and young people you care about safe online.
Kick-Start
Understand the Digital World
Emma Sijuwade
If you are just beginning your digital journey and wonder how to fit all the pieces together, this session is the perfect place to start.
Social
Build a community online
Ben Elliott
Discover how Facebook groups can be the basis for a vibrant community for your church, organisation or project along with some do's and dont's for a healthy group.
Church
Communicating Church in a Digital Culture
Peter Murden & Josh Stannard
Unlock the potential in your church to share its message and engage digitally through your stories, vision and values.
11:35am
Coffee Break
12:05pm
Breakout Session 2
Theology
Social Media and Millennials
Jonas Kurlberg
Millennials are the first generation to have grown up with social media. As natives they often have had to learn navigate this emerging online environment without much guidance from adults. This presentation explores how social media is shaping their relationships, identity, values and mental health.
Advanced
Facebook Ads: Getting a result without spending a fortune
Kevin Bennett
Learn the tips and tricks needed to spend money well on Facebook ads, find your audience and achieve your objectives.
Communications
Copywriting: from good to great
Jermaine Dallas
Discover how to add some sizzle to your digital copywriting to engage more people and tell your story.
Youth
Gaming and God
Andy Robertson
How should parents and youth workers navigate the difficult issue of violence and sexual content in video games? How do we make wise decisions and use gaming to bring people closer to God?
Kick-Start
Reach people on social media
Katrina Douglas
Learn some simple approaches and tips to effectively and reliably reach people via social media.
Social
Dating, digital and doing it right
Vicky Walker
Digital has changed everything, including dating and relationships. How should we navigate this new reality?
Church
Stream your church services
David Adabale
Discover how churches of all sizes can start video streaming their services along with tips to make it a success.
Lunch
Afternoon Session
1:45pm
12:45pm
Digital Peacemakers
Kiera Phyo
Impacting Culture
Andrew Phillips
Breakout Session 3
2:35pm
Theology
Digital Devices and Faithful Living
Pete Phillips
How can we adapt our use of tech to increase our connectivity to God, the Church and the world. We'll look at some good news case studies which offer a technological boost to our walk with God
Advanced
Voice 101: Getting started with Voice
James Poulter
In this session get to grips with the role Voice platforms like Alexa and Google Assistant can play in your communications and communities.
Church
Create an Online Church
Darren Parker
What is an online church and how can you start one? How does it work if you are extending your local church online, or beginning from scratch?
Social
Storytime
Tobi Rachel Akingbade
Instagram made the social story famous, now other platforms are copying the concept. Learn how get your message across in this format.
Kick-Start
Rebuilding your website
James Doc
Your current website was built 10 years ago and is looking... dated? The person who set it up has left and you're now a bit stuck. This session will take you through rebuilding your website without having to write a line of code, and help you avoid some of the pitfalls...
Communications
Make digital fundraising work for you
Redina Kolaneci
Discover the key levers for digital fundraising growth for small and medium sized churches and charities.
Youth
Faith in Children's Media?
Stephanie Gauld
Children are now sophisticated media consumers. How is children's media changing and how can we use media to help our kids grow in faith?
3:15pm
Coffee Break
Advanced
Think like Facebook
Claire Durrant
How does Facebook decide what people should see in their newsfeed? Learn to think like Facebook and see your content go further.
Communications
Podcasting Workshop
Andrew Phillips
Get top tips from an international Podcasting specialist, ask your questions and even submit your podcast for feedback.
Youth
Under the influence?
Joseph the Dreamer
'Influencers' are the new social media opinion formers young people are looking up to. Who are you following? and who is following you?
Kick-Start
One to One Help
Coordinated by Charlotte Neale
Join our digital surgery and get your questions answered by one of our experts in a free 20 minute consultation
Church
Developing your Church Comms Strategy
Ben Elliott
A practical talk asking questions of your churches communications and how to devise a plan that delivers a tangible impact. Drawing on case study examples we'll explore techniques to try in your social media, website, design and print.
Sharing Justice
Why should Christians make a priority of advocating for justice in the digital world?