Bringing people together with common interests and concerns is an essential element in driving ACORD standards implementation. To support this initiative, ACORD is launching a new fall event and forming online communities.
From October 15-17, the first ACORD Implementation Forum will be held in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. ACORD members from all different communities will gather for this event that will provide a hands-on, interactive learning experience. "We've built this event to try and meet the needs of all implementers, from novice to expert and from business to technology," says Rick Gilman, vice president, ACORD. "If you're responsible for a standards project or are on a team developing new systems for your company, this is where you need to be. You'll get practical information; hear about the successes and failures from those experienced in implementation."
ACORD represents a group of communities that each has distinct business needs. To support that process as well as helping them to interact with each other, ACORD is exploring the development of an online social network platform to link existing communications tools like blogs, discussion threads, and video while allowing participants to seek out individuals that share common interests that may not otherwise be obvious.
The proposed platform, still under development, may include such features as discussion forums and live chats, Webinars with ACORD staff, social networking profiles, and a shared event calendar. The launch of a beta site will be timed to coincide with the new October event.
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