Join your fellow intrepid conference-goers for an early morning jaunt around some familiar Charleston haunts— 5k or 1 mile, run or walk, go the whole distance or just meet for an early coffee — it’s just a loosely organized* chance to get a little fresh air and fresh coffee to complement the conference’s fresh content.
Your itinerary:
6:05 am: turn off alarm clock, muster self-esteem, grab shoes
6:20 am: gather at Marion Square Park (near the obelisk), rain or shine
6:21 am - 6:29 am: exchange groggy hellos with fellow runners and/or walkers, mill about awkwardly, double-check suggested 5k and/or 1 mile maps.
6:30 am (sharpish): someone says, “ready, set, go!”
6:31 am - 7:00ish am: you’re out there, walking/running at your leisure, living the dream
7:00 am - 8:00 am: finish your adventure at Kudu Coffee House, and grab a cup
8:00 am: back to the Conference!
*The fine print: the run is non-certified, non-sanctioned, non-Boston qualifying, non-competitive, friendly, sidewalk-only events, and neither is officially or unofficially authorized or sponsored by the Charleston Conference. There will be no prize money, no police escorts, no waivers, no water stops, no fancy porta-potties, no sliced bananas at the finish line— that said, you could do worse than starting your day with a great cup of coffee and some nice new conference-wear.
In 2013, due to requests on the attendee evaluations and comments from participating vendors and publishers, we changed the format of the Saturday morning sessions in order to better provide a wide breadth of content on new and updated products that are of interest to the Charleston Conference community. The changes were met with overwhelming support and positive reviews, so we will continue in the same format for 2014.
These sessions are designed to offer publishers and vendors the chance to showcase their newest and most innovative products, platforms, and/or content. A continental breakfast buffet will be available for attendees. Speakers will be organized in a “lightning round” format with 15 companies, each allotted 5 minute presentations, back-to-back.
Participating Companies:
