InfoNexus

InfoNexus 2018 took place on Friday, February 2nd, 2018 at Thompson House. Speakers gave their perspectives on a variety of topics in the information field. If you are currently pursuing a degree in information studies, or are interested in doing so, InfoNexus is a great opportunity to network, and gain knowledge on what sort of careers are available in this broad field. Be on the lookout for information on InfoNexus 2019!

InfoNexus 2017 was held on February 3rd and had over 70 people in attendance at Thomson House. We welcomed speakers from a variety of fields including librarianship, archives, museums, KM, and ICT. The event was followed by a lively panel and discussion period. Want to learn more? Check out the organization committee, and the 2017 speakers. See you next year!

InfoNexus 2016 was held on February 5. In its second year of re-branding, InfoNexus 2016 developed a new logo and corresponding conference materials to solidify the new name. A diverse array of topics from digital collections to information security, from reference rot to knowledge networks was presented at the 2016 conference. Check out the 2016 organization committee and the 2016 speakers, as well as their presentations. You can also find the highlights from InfoNexus 2016 on the MISSA blog and some photos in our Facebook album.

In 2015, the conference, held on February 6, was renamed InfoNexus to reflect the changing multidisciplinary nature of the Information Studies field. By shifting the focus from information technologies, services, and institutions to people, the participants of the event were able to embrace greater diversity and establish stronger connections. Check out the 2015 organizers and 2015 speakers. You can also find the highlights from InfoNexus 2015 on the MISSA (McGill Information Studies Student Association) blog and some photos from InfoNexus 2015 in our Google+ album. The decision was taken to reconstruct and consolidate the archives from the previous events. As the result of the project, the archives were published on this current website powered by WordPress. We hope you enjoy exploring our history with us!

In 2014, Web 2.U symposium conference was held on February 7 and addressed the latest trends in social media (technology, strategy, and best practices). Check out the 2014 organizers and 2014 speakers. You can also find the highlights from Web 2.U 2014 on the MLISSA (McGill Library & Information Studies Student Association) blog and some photos from Web 2.U 2014 in our Google+ album.

In 2013, the event was renamed into Web 2.U. The symposium was held on February 8. Check out the 2013 organizers and 2013 speakers. You can also find the photos from Web 2.U 2013 in our Google+ album. From now on, the web content for the event was being published on this very site powered by WordPress.

In 2012, Web 2.You was held on February 10. Check out the 2012 organizer and 2012 speakers. You can also find the highlights from Web 2.You 2012 in French from Tribune Compétences Informationelles.

In 2011, Web 2.You was held on February 11. Check out the 2011 organizers and 2011 speakers. You can also find the highlights from Web 2.You 2011 on Graham Lavender’s blog. The web content for the event was hosted on a different, now unavailable, site.

In 2010, Web 2.You was held on February 5. Check out the 2010 organizers and 2010 speakers.

In 2009, Web 2.You was held on February 13. Check out the 2009 organizers and 2009 speakers. The web content for the 2009 event was posted on a different site from now until 2011.

In 2008, the very first of its kind Web 2.You workshop for information professionals was held on February 15. It was created and organized by two McGill University run by the School of Information Studies students, Amy Buckland & Jan Dawson. Check out the 2008 speakers animating the workshop that was to become an annual student-organized conference. You can also find our original wikis for the event.