Tickets for the IFVP East Coast Gathering are now available!

OCTOBER 22-23, 2021 in WASHINGTON DC

THIS YEAR, THINGS ARE DIFFERENT.

THAT’S PRETTY OBVIOUS, RIGHT?

Traditionally, visual practitioners would meet once a year at the IFVP conference to:

celebrate our work and approach,
make personal and professional connections,
share learning experiences and tools, and
build skills and professional development.

But this year, we’re doing things differently.

WAIT… THE IFV-WHAT?

The International Forum of Visual Practitioners has been around for over 25 years. Since the first gathering in California in 1995, we’ve grown into an international forum with hundreds of members. The objective of hosting an annual conference is to offer educational, marketing, and networking opportunities for our members, and advance the field of visual practice.

WHAT’S THE VISUAL PRACTICE?

If you use visuals to move others, you’re a visual practitioner. Visual practitioners are:

Graphic recorders,
Visual facilitators,
Scribes,
Sketchnoters,
Design thinkers,
Visual coaches,
UX designers,
Visual consultants, and
Anyone who uses visuals to help others think, make decisions, and see their ideas.

WHAT’S DIFFERENT THIS YEAR?

Instead of one big conference, this year, the IFVP is sponsoring several regional gatherings. In Washington, DC, the IFVP regional gathering is being organized by NOVA Scribes. And unlike any other year before, this year is open to non-IFVP members. We’re opening the doors to any visual practitioner to be a part of our learning community.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?

At the East Coast Gathering, our theme is REKINDLING. As in, rekindling relationships, rekindling learning, and rekindling our visual practice.

Our format will be Open Space: participants will choose the topics of interest most important to them and form small discussion groups to share their questions and knowledge on those topics. Topics can be anything, but will probably include:

Visuals to facilitate group processes
Graphic recording techniques
Sketchnoting practices
Business advice
Tools of the trade

We’re also inviting local art suppliers to set up display tables, and we’re holding a swap meet to pass on and pick up your drawing and facilitation gear, books, markers, and more.

HOW DO I REGISTER?

That’s easy: click here. Once you do, you’ll get access to the online Program, which includes links to message boards to organize accommodations, snacks, the swap meet, dinners, the participant directory, and more!

WHERE CAN I GO FOR MORE INFORMATION?

Check out our Information Page here.

WHAT IF I’VE STILL GOT A QUESTION?

Email brian@lizardbrain.com

Tickets for the IFVP East Coast Gathering are now available!