Don’t let the name intimidate you – a “Genius Bar” is just a geeky way to say open learning environment. Look for round tables, comfortable chairs, comfortable couches, electricity for your laptop, a fresh cup of coffee, and inquisitive minds.
The purpose of the “Genius Bar” is to facilitate people sharing information and helping each other. The format is typically 1-on-1, or in small groups.
If you are looking for some help with a particular problem, or just want somebody to help you work through understanding something, come to the genius bar, approach somebody and pick their brain! It’s OK if you stump somebody.
Here’s the formal schedule, but stop by anytime to ask a question, or answer a question!
Friday, June 3rd
| Time | Person | Expertise |
| 8:00-9:00am | Mandy Leith Creative Producer Media Rising |
Social media, Documentary, Narrative, Story |
| 9:00-10:00am | Theresa Scholes Owner Click Virtual Assistance |
Custom Facebook Pages |
| 10:00-11:00am | Crystal Henrickson Director of Marketing, Canada and Northwest Yelp |
Local business, online reviews, community |
| 11:00-Noon | David Caughran Lead Consultant Connected Thought |
Non-Profit Social Media Strategies |
| 12:00-1:00pm | Chris Morrison Owner, President, and Vice-President of Client Services MediaMiser Ltd. |
Traditional and Social Media Monitoring and Analysis |
| 1:00-2:00pm | Guy Steeves Regional Development Director, Vancouver Metro Constant Contact |
Email Marketing Meets Social Marketing |
| 2:00-3:00pm | Katy Hewitson Seattle Community Manager Yelp |
Local business, online reviews, community |
| 3:00-4:00pm | Shannon Whissell Manager, Communication & Fund Development The Cridge Centre for the Family |
Social Media for non-profits |
| 4:00-5:00pm | Don Power Managing Editor, Community Manager Sprout Social: Insights |
How To Use Twitter for Business |
Saturday, June 4th
| Time | Person | Expertise |
| 8:00-9:00am | Dr. Janni Aragon Department of Political Science University of Victoria |
Twitter Basics: Comment, Connect, Educate, Learn and Have Fun |
| 9:00-10:00am | Sean Smith Owner Up to Date Communications |
Enthusiastic Community Connector and Promoter |
| 10:00-11:00am | Mat Wright Owner The Wright Result |
WordPress, Social Media Best Practices, Web Marketing |
| 11:00-Noon | Janis La Couvée Community Builder janislacouvee.com |
Twitter: Networking, Event Promotion, Etiquette |
| 12:00-1:00pm | Jordan Keats Business Solutions Strategist IdeaZone.ca |
Aggregation, Analytics, & WordPress Training |
| 1:00-2:00pm | Helen and Chris Edley Owners Edley Imagineering Inc. |
Worldwide E-Commerce |
| 2:00-3:00pm | Rod Phillips Director of Buying & Marketing Liquor Plus |
Wine, Retail & Marketing |
| 3:00-4:00pm | Dan Parks President and Creative Director Corporate Planners Unlimited, Inc. |
Location-Based Social Media |
| 4:00-5:00pm | Bob Garlick Marketing Mentor DB Communications |
Content Strategy and Podcasting |
