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The members of the Standards Coordinating Committee (SCC) Joint Working Group (JWG) met in Alicante in person and remotely to work on the "New European Legislative Proposals on different topics and their impact/importance for Technical Communication". On day 1 of the 2-day meeting, the members wrapped up a fruitful and significant first day on the topics/tasks included in the agenda:   ✅ tekom Europe whitepapers: objectives, content, structure and reference targets  ✅ AI Act: tekom Europe whitepaper presentation draft, expectations and discussion On day 2, there were even more insightful sessions in the second part of the SCC-JWG members’ agenda: 🔹 Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation EU 2024/1781: analysis and discussion 🔹 tekom Europe whitepaper on the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation: presentation of the draft and discussion on how to proceed 🔹 Directive (EU) 2024/1799 on common rules promoting the repair of goods: analysis and discussion 🔹 tekom Europe whitepaper on the Right to Repair: presentation of the draft and discussion on how to proceed Thanks to all the members who joined the SCC JWG Meeting and made it so interactive and insightful. 🙌 Special thanks to #Alfonsa Ledesma for hosting this SCC JWG Meeting. Participating organisations: European Association for Technical Communication - tekom Europe e.V., tekom, tekom Ireland tekom Belgium Tecom Schweiz COM&TEC Gabriela Fleischer Tiziana Sicilia Alfonsa M. Ledesma Gonzalez Azadeh Eshaghi @stefanocarrara Susanna Akdut Michael Fritz Roland Schmeling Martin Tillmann @franzrainer @seanpower Toni Ressaire @markushoffman @Heuer-James, Jens #techcomm #technicalcommunication #aiact #sustainability #ecodesign #righttorepair #technicalwriter #rulesandstandards #technicalwriting Participating organisations: European Association for Technical Communication - tekom Europe e.V., tekom, tekom Ireland tekom Belgium @tekomschweiz, COM&TEC Gabriela Fleischer Tiziana Sicilia Alfonsa M. Ledesma Gonzalez Azadeh Eshaghi @stefanocarrara Susanna Akdut Michael FritzRoland Schmeling Martin Tillmann @franzrainer @seanpower Toni Ressaire @markushoffman @Heuer-James, Jens #techcomm #technicalcommunication #aiact #sustainability #ecodesign #righttorepair #technicalwriter #rulesandstandards #technicalwriting

Are you considering training in technical communication but feeling overwhelmed by the range of courses available? 😵💫 If the information on course providers' websites isn't enough to help you decide whether a particular course is right for you, you're not alone – many people face this challenge. But don't worry 😊, we have a solution: FREE TRIAL from TCTrainNet 🎓. This no-cost trial gives you access to the TCTrainNet course curriculum, including both the Professional and Expert Courses, as well as two modules from the TCTrainNet Professional Course: Introduction to Technical Communication and Principles of Typography and Layout. Try it out for free and without any obligation. Experience firsthand the practical and comprehensive nature of the course content and determine if it suits your needs. This way, you can select the training program that will truly benefit you. Interested? Contact us directly 📞 or visit our website to find out more about the courses and the tekom certificate➡ https://lnkd.in/e4-VMXMZ Start your journey in technical communication training soon. #TCTrainNet #onlinetraining #technicalwriting #technicalwriter #tekom #techcomm #CareerGrowth #TechnicalCommunication

Are you a freelance translator, or do you work in a translation agency and want to improve your professional skills to strengthen your position in the market? Then kickstart your further training in the field of technical communication now with the TCTrain Professional Course! 🚀 This course offers you the unique opportunity to learn the essential skills of a technical writer and optimize the quality of your technical translations. Whether you are a translator or a localization specialist, this course is tailored to your needs. Training with the TCTrain Professional Course will not only advance you professionally 💼 but will also set your company apart from the competition as a translation specialist for technical communication. Invest in your training now and don’t miss out on new business opportunities for your company. 📈 How about an internationally recognized certificate to motivate you? 🎓And a trusted expert at your side to answer your technical communication questions? 💪The TCTrain Professional Course is your key to success! 📈 Don’t miss your chance to establish yourself as a top translator in a highly competitive market. 📌 When? Where? How long? 📅 Course starts: September 23, 2024 📍 Location: Online 🕦 Duration: 240 hours of learning material with flexible time scheduling Why take the TCTrain Professional Course? ✔ High-Quality Course Content: Developed by recognized leaders from the industry and the academic world. ✔ Flexibility: Learn independently of time zones and locations. ✔ Support: Benefit from the support of our online team. ✔ Peer Learning: Exchange experiences with international colleagues. ✔ Certificate Completion: Receive a tekom certificate. Why TCTrainNet? 💠 Accredited: Recognized by tekom and ISTC. 💠 Competence Framework: Based on the tekom Cross-Industry Competence Framework for TC. 💠 Free Membership: Includes tekom student membership. ✨ Nice to have and absolutely FREE! ✨ Try our FREE TRIAL and get a first look at the course! 📚💻 Try it now for FREE ➡ https://lnkd.in/e4-VMXMZ More about the course ➡ https://lnkd.in/eCMzsK69 #TCTrainNet #onlinetraining #technicalwriting #technicalwriter #tekom #techcomm #CareerGrowth #TechnicalCommunication #Translation #Training #ProfessionalDevelopment #TCTrainProfessional #TranslatorLife #LocalizationSpecialist #CareerBoost #MarketLeader #TopTranslator #NewOpportunities

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📢 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿! In three weeks, NORDIC TechKomm 2024 will take place in Copenhagen. Over 100 professionals with advanced knowledge in technical communication – technical writers, information developers, technical communication managers, and content architects from all over Europe – have already secured their spots. 🚨 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁: Spaces are limited. 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲, 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲. 📍 The conference will be held from September 18 to 19, 2024, at the Scandic Sydhavnen in Copenhagen. 💡 At NORDIC TechKomm 2024, you can expect over 20 presentations and workshops on the most important topics in technical communication, with this year’s hot topics being localization, user experience, and artificial intelligence. Additionally, there will be a networking event on September 17 💬 + ☕ and a sightseeing tour showcasing the best of Copenhagen 👀 🏙 🔒 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: tekom members benefit from member rates. Secure your spot and register now at https://lnkd.in/esTTARTT 🤝 Exchange ideas, expand your #network, and deepen your #knowledge at NORDIC TechKomm 2024 in Copenhagen. We look forward to seeing you there! #Nordic_TK #copenhagen #tcworld #techKomm #networking #tekom_europe #AI #UX #technicalCommunication

Boost your Career as a Technical Writer! 🚀 Are you ready for the next step in your career? Then kickstart your journey with the TCTrain Professional course! This course provides a unique opportunity to acquire the essential knowledge and skills of a technical writer, highly sought after across various industries. Whether you are an information designer, engineer, translator or career changer in technical communication – this course is just right for you. It is tailored to your needs and will promote your career. You will receive highly qualified training and earn an internationally recognized tekom certificate. You will also have a contact person at your side during the training for any questions relating to technical communication if necessary. Invest in your further training now! Boost your career as a technical writer! 🏆 💪 📌 When? Where? How long? 🗓 Course starts: September 23, 2024 📍 Location: Online 🕦 Duration: 240 hours of learning material with flexible time scheduling Why take the TCTrain Professional course? ✔ High-quality course content developed by recognized leaders from the industry and the academic world ✔ Flexibility: Study independent of time zones and locations ✔ Support from online staff ✔ Peer group learning with international exchange of experience ✔ Graduation with a tekom certificate Why TCTrainNet? 💠 Accredited by tekom and ISTC 💠 Based on the tekom Cross-Industry Competence Framework for TC 💠 tekom student membership free of charge ✨ Nice to have and absolutely FREE! ✨ Try our FREE TRIAL and get a first look at the course! 📚💻 Try it now for FREE ➡ https://lnkd.in/e4-VMXMZ More about the course ➡ https://lnkd.in/eCMzsK69 #TCTrainNet #onlinetraining #technicalwriting #technicalwriter #tekom #techcomm #CareerGrowth #TechnicalCommunication

Experience tcworld conference 2024 – the world’s leading platform for technical communication! 🌟 📅 Date: November 5–7, 2024 📍Location: ICS in Stuttgart Don’t miss the opportunity to meet and network with over 4,000 professionals from the fields of technical writing, software documentation, user experience design, terminology, and localization. This event offers a unique chance to learn the latest developments and best practices in the industry. 💡 More than 200 expert presentations, tutorials, meetups, and workshops in German and English 📚 Key topics: 🔹 Content Creation: Learn how to efficiently create and manage high-quality technical content. 🔹 Terminology Management: Discover how to ensure consistent and precise terminology in your documentation. 🔹 Visual Communication: Explore the latest trends and techniques in visual communication. 🔹 User Experience (UX): Improve the usability of your products through proven UX strategies.  🔹 Content Strategy: Develop effective strategies for creating and managing content. 🔹 Artificial Intelligence (GenAI): Investigate the application of AI in technical communication. 🔹 Law and Standards: Stay updated on current legal developments and standards, including ecodesign, instructional videos, and product safety. 🔹 Networking: Make valuable connections with industry experts from around the world and exchange insights on common challenges and solutions. 🌐🤝Our speakers are experienced industry experts and specialists who will share their knowledge and experiences on the latest trends and best practices. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with peers! 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/e-9HQK8 #tekom #techcomm #tcworld #stuttgart #technicalcommunication #AI #UI #law #standards #terminology #innovations #trends https://lnkd.in/exxcqCkj

WOW!!! Over 460 people have already taken part in our tekom survey! 😃 The high number of participants shows us that the selected topics and contents are up to date and that our online conference exactly meets your expectations and needs. Thank you very much for your participation! 🙏 You have made a valuable contribution with your answers. Note: 📅 The survey closes on August 20, 2024. Take part in our tekom survey and win a ticket for our brand-new online conference in spring! 🚀 Participation is anonymous and only takes a few minutes. 🎟️ Click here for the survey ➡ https://lnkd.in/e4xi94ns . Your feedback will help us create an exciting program and generate added value for the TechComm community. 🙌 #tekom #Survey #FreeTicket #Spring #OnlineConference #TechComm https://lnkd.in/dmuMztER

Would you like to take part in tcworld conference 2024 but are not sure how to convince your boss to approve your attendance? With these five arguments, you can easily convince your boss that attending the tcworld conference is good not only for your personal development but also for your company. 📚🎤 Argument no. 1 – Proven conference for technical communication tcworld conference 2024 is the world's largest and most recognized training event in the field of technical communication. More than 3700 participants from all over the world take part in the conference every year. 🎓📖 Argument no. 2 – High-quality training with sustainable access to knowledge A diverse range of training formats offers over 200 technical presentations, workshops, tutorials and exhibitor presentations in German and English on current trends, best practices and solutions for known problems in practice. All technical presentations will be available as video recordings for three months. All presentation slides can also be downloaded. 👩🏫👨🏫Argument no. 3 – Renowned speakers and industry experts The speakers at the tcworld conference are seasoned industry experts and technical communication specialists from all over the world, sharing their knowledge and experience. 🛠️💡Argument no. 4 – Solutions for internal company problems The concentrated expertise and competence from all over the world can help your company find specific solutions for its internal questions, concerns and problems. 🌐🤝Argument no. 5 – Networking and international contacts tcworld conference 2024 offers many opportunities for networking with experts and colleagues from all over the world. Find more arguments here ➡ https://lnkd.in/e_tFV29w #tekom #techcomm #tcworld #stuttgart #technicalcommunication #AI #UI #standards #terminology #innovations #trends #ConvinceYourBoss

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