Headed to Netroots? Below are just a few ways to connect with the Blue State Digital team in Detroit. And stay tuned this week for more recommendations from Matthew McGregor, BSD Political Director, as well as an introduction to our three scholarship winners. Follow along with the all the #BSDNetroots action on the ground, and drop by booth 105 in Netroots Nation Town Square to say hello.
Q&A with Howard Dean: Ten Years Since the Campaign
A conversation moderated by Joe Rospars, Founder and CEO of Blue State Digital
July 19, 12:30 pm
Room 140 AB
Ten years after the groundbreaking Dean campaign, one of the 22-year-old kids who showed up in Vermont to help the long-shot candidate turn the primary race upside down (and change the Democratic Party for good) will interview the Governor about his impact on organizing. For a preview, check out Joe’s piece over at Time.com.
Organizing Edge: Online Predictions for the 2016 Elections
July 19, 11:00 am
Room 140 G
Organizers certainly learned a lot from the 2008 and 2012 campaigns. So what do we do now? Check out a moderated panel with Matthew McGregor, Blue State’s Political Director. Featuring some of the people behind President Obama’s 2008 and 2012 online campaigns, including Laura Olin, Dan Ryan, Melissa Ryan, and Evan Sutton.
Beyond Excel: How to Analyze Your Data in SQL
July 18, 11:00 am
Room 330 B
Learning SQL can be a daunting experience. Yahel Carmon, Director of Insight Products, walks participants through the basics and shows you how to import and analyze data for real results.
Master Class on the BSD Tools
July 18, 3:00 pm
Room 338
Dozens of successful campaigns use the BSD Tools to help run their digital programs. Yahel Carmon, Director of Insight Products and Seth Reznik, Senior VP of Client Services offer tips and tricks for using this platform just like a Blue State insider.