Welcome!

Here is the program for the 5th Annual Catholic New Media Conference, brought to you by SQPN.  We will be updating the schedule and list of presenters as this event grows, so be sure to check here for the latest information.  Information here is subject to change.

 

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

For CNMC attendees that arrive on Tuesday, you may attend the following events sponsored by the Catholic Marketing Network.

TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
4:30 - 5:30 PM	MASS	Champions
5:30 - 6:30 PM	Holy Hour	Champions
8:30 - 10:30 PM	Presentation and Film by Immaculée Ilibagiza. (Free event for CNMC attendees)	Champions

 

 

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

CNMC Professional Day

Main Track

Our Main Track is designed as a set of informational presentations about the use of media for marketing your group or company message.   Our speakers will present on broad informational topics as an introduction to the use of podcasting as a marketing tool, how to increase traffic to your website and increase audience engagement, as well as showing real world examples of the use of film for publicizing your message.

CNMC Tech Summit

The CNMC Tech Summit, a special additional track, will speak to the growing community of programmers and web developers working for Catholic companies and organizations.  These sessions are designed to help bring this community together and share their ideas and opportunities for working together.  This will be hosted by Matthew Warner and flocknote, LLC.

Schedule

TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
7:00 - 7:30 AM	Rosary	Champions
7:30 - 8:30 AM	MASS celebrated by Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR	Champions
9:00 - 9:15 AM	Welcome & Opening Remarks - Fr. Roderick Vonhögen	M5-8
9:15 - 10:00 AM	SESSION #1
	Main Track: Keynote Presentation - Cliff Ravenscraft , founder of GSPN and The Podcast Mastermind.	M5-8
	CNMC Tech Summit: "What makes a great organization website?" - Josh Simmons	M11-12
10:00 - 10:15 AM	Morning Break
10:15 - 11:15 AM	SESSION #2
	Main Track: Digital Strategy and Why You Need One - Patrick Padley	M5-8
	CNMC Tech Summit: "App/Development Expo" - Jeff Geerling and others.	M11-12
11:15 - 1:00 PM	Lunch Break
1:00 - 2:00 PM	SESSION #3
	Main Track: Networking Time	M5-8
	CNMC Tech Summit: "Catholic Integration: APIs and Standards - Matt Warner & Jeff Geerling	M11-12
2:00 - 2:30 PM	Afternoon Break
2:30 - 3:30 PM	SESSION #4
	Main Track: CFCA Film Project "Rise and Dream" - the power of storytelling through film.	M5-8
	CNMC Tech Summit: "Why you need Apps for your Catholic ministry" - Dane Falkner	M11-12
3:30 - 4:30 PM	SESSION #5
	Main Track: Panel Discussion: "Monetization of Websites and Social Media" - Fr. Roderick Vonhögen, moderator	M5-8
	CNMC Tech Summit: "Collaborating as Catholic Web Developers" - Matt Warner & Panel	M11-12
5:30 - 6:30 PM	CMN Welcome Reception, featuring The Patience Family (no ticket required for CNMC paid attendees)	Champions
8:00 - 8:45 PM	CMN Speaker: Jeff Cavins , presented by Ascension Press	Champions
9:00 - 11:00 PM	Film Presentation - The Maximus Group	Champions

 

Thursday, August 30, 2012

CNMC Celebration & Networking Day

Today is a day of celebrating all things “Catholic New Media.”  Our engaging speakers will share with you the latest ideas of the New Evangelization, and give you ample time to meet and network with your colleagues, fans and associates.

Schedule

Time	Event	Location
7:00 - 7:30 AM	Rosary	Champions
7:30 - 9:00 AM	CMN Trade Show Breakfast with Fr. Michael Gaitley (ticket required)	Salon A
9:15 - 10:00 AM	"Seven Years of Catholic New Media" by Fr. Roderick Vonhögen	M5-8
10:00 - 10:30 AM	Morning Break
10:30 - 11:30 AM	Keynote Speaker: "New Media, New Evangelization: Cogs in the Wheel of God's Orderly Chaos" - Elizabeth Scalia	M5-8
11:30 - 1:00 PM	Lunch	Salon A
1:00 - 2:00 PM	"A Catholic Presence on Youtube" - Rob Kaczmark of Spirit Juice Studios	M5-8
2:00 - 2:15 PM	Break
2:15 - 3:15 PM	"Telling the Catholic Story: What Mormons, Protestants, and Atheists Can Teach Us About Evangelizing Online" - Brandon Vogt	M5-8
3:15 - 3:30 PM	Afternoon Break
3:30 - 4:30 PM	"Whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” (I Cor. 10:31): Being the Bearers of the Good News within a Digital Culture." - Bishop Christopher Coyne	M5-8
5:30 - 6:45 PM	MASS	Champions
7:00 - 9:00 PM	CMN Dinner - sponsored by Ignatius Press, with Platinum Album Country Western Singer Collin Raye (ticket required)	Salon A

 

Friday, August, 31, 2012

CNMC International Catholic Bloggers’ Summit

Following on the success of the 2011 Vatican Bloggers Meeting, this day will focus on the growing and important world of Catholic blogging.  Catholic communicators in all forms of media will benefit from the experience and guidance of these talented writers.

Schedule

Time	Event	Location
7:00 - 7:30 AM	Rosary	Champions
7:30 - 8:30 AM	MASS	Champions
9:00 - 10:00 AM	Keynote Speaker: "How Catholic Bloggers Can Change the World" - Jennifer Fulwiler	M5-8
10:00 - 10:30 AM	Break / Networking	M5-8
10:30 - 11:15 AM	SESSION #1
	"Go Out in the World: Engaging Community” - Lisa Jones & Shelly Kelly	M5-8
	“Blogging to Share and Serve: Essential – and Free – Themes, Plugins and Tools for Your WordPress Blog and Website” - Dr. James Coyle	M11-12
11:15 - 12:00 PM	SESSION #2
	“How to Tell the Global Catholic Story” - Patrick Carney & John Lindner (Catholic Relief Services)	M5-8
	Starting a Blog Without a Clue: 10 Basic Things We Learned in the First 2 Years” - Lisa & Joel Schmidt	M11-12
12:00 - 1:00 PM	Lunch
1:00 - 1:45 PM	SESSION #3
	“Gather Round the Combox, Y’all!: Building a Blog Community” - Dorian Speed	M5-8
	“How does blogging fit in with your real life?” - Sarah Reinhard	M11-12
1:45 - 2:00 PM	Break
2:00 - 2:45 PM	“Catholic Bloggers: Are We the 1st Corinthians of the Internet?” - Julie Davis	M5-8
2:45 - 3:30 PM	Panel Discussion: Elizabeth Scalia, Moderater	M5-8
3:30 - 4:00 PM	Close / Wrap	M5-8
5:00 - 7:00 PM	Public Tweet-up	TBD