Hi everyone, I would just like to reiterate all the comments so far regarding Saturday's KC Conference - it was lovely to meet new KCers and catch-up with 'old' KCers! The variety of speakers was very good, ranging from the professional to the personal view of KC; with a lively debate at the end as to what we see as the main priority of the KC Group. Very interesting to hear how the group in Australia does things - I think both groups can probably learn alot from each other.
Many thanks again to all the Committee for doing such a good job in organising this event for the third time and being brave enough to move outside London - well done!
My feedback is as follows:-
a) I think tea and coffee breaks are very important to allow time for everyone to get to know each other and share experiences. I found this aspect definitely 'missing' this time round (lunchtime is always very hectic!). Many of us will never meet anyone with KC during our normal day-to-day life and I think the conference/local mtgs go a long way to helping with this and that it is important for time to be allowed on the agenda, besides the fact that a break is generally needed as often the sessions are quite long and intense (and hot on this occasion!). Obviously, this Discussion Forum helps a great deal, however, there is no substitute for meeting people face-to-face.
b) It was very difficult to read some of presentations on the screen. Considering the audience is visually impaired to varying degrees, would it be possible to check presentations before a future conference and make any necessary alterations so they can be seen from a distance? Taking into account size of text and colours of background/text.
c) It was difficult to hear some speakers - not sure if this was the sound system or the speakers!! Unfortunately, if a speaker cannot be heard properly, one tends to switch off and something important could be missed.
These are only a few niggles and they do not take away from the fact that the Conference was excellent as usual, but they may help to make it even better in the future.
Once again, thanks and well done to everyone involved. SUE
Sounds like a great day all round.
Sweet.... was in good hands... leading surgeaons attending to our man john! you shoulda seen them fussing over him!