OfficeNinjas Conference 2019 (San Francisco, CA)
Administrative and operations (aka Admin+) professionals have always led workplaces from behind the scenes, with quiet tenacity and against-all-odds problem-solving skills.
Every day, they charge forward into the future of work. As such, their roles are expanding to make them more influential collaborators and strategic business partners.
They need business knowledge that positions them at the forefront. Because when they’re set up to thrive, entire organizations win big.
In 2019, OfficeNinjas teamed up with academics and innovative thought leaders to present OfficeNinjas Con, a sold-out day of interactive workshops and group intensives for administrative and operations professionals.
Designed for a deep learning experience and an eye for application, participants:
Explored the future of work and what it means for the Admin+ profession with Dr. Nicole Wilson (Education expert at KnowProgress, Professor at UC Santa Cruz and Singularity University)
Contemplated new research on the surprising power of rituals in workplace culture with Dr. Juliana Schroeder (Professor at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, Co-Founder of Psychology of Technology Institute)
Learned an innovative way of setting business OKRs with Christina Wodtke (Author, Stanford lecturer)
Engaged in human-centered problem-solving through design thinking with Leon Segal, PhD (Innovation Psychologist, Founder of design thinking firm Innovationship) and Bre Przestrzelski (Instructor at IDEO U and Stanford d.school)
Shared collective intelligence with peers during meaningful networking experiences
Drew inspiration from an all-star-studded discussion panel of advocates and leaders in the admin+ profession
Led end-to-end development of conference programming
workshops
lightning talks
networking experiences
expert panels
Guided speaker partnerships
selection and outreach
onboarding and day-of prep
Performed as executive producer of day-of experience, managed run-of-show, and oversaw brand partners
Led conference workbook design and production
Provided detailed shot lists for videographers and photographers
Produced sales enablement and marketing content
program info guide
partner marketing materials
email campaigns
social media promotion
event recap articles
Guided surveying
Co-developed conference SOP and playbook
500 administrative and operations professionals attended this sold-out inaugural conference
Hailing from 45 cities, 22 states, and as far as Ireland
Attendees rated it an NPS score of 84 (Keep scrolling for testimonials!)
Exceeded revenue goals while keeping ticket prices affordable
Increased marketing qualified leads by 33%
Get an exhilarating glimpse of the OfficeNinjas Con experience.
Fun Fact: Kristin worked side by side with video partners during the editing process to create this video!
I'd forgotten just how much I love tapping into my creative side and collaborating with a team to solve a problem and pitch an idea I believe in. The design thinking workshop at OfficeNinjas Con reminded me! I shared my group’s idea with my boss and we are considering developing it into an app.
— Ali Berger, Former Executive Assistant to CEO, Frederick, MD
Listen, I’ve attended more conferences than I care to admit, and this is the FIRST one that I’m still gushing about weeks later. What you’ve created is incredible, and I cannot wait to see what's in store next year. Thank you OfficeNinjas for all that you do!
— Zoila Primo, Head of Operations & Delivery, Atlanta, GA