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## Overview of Online Committee Responsibilities

The Online Committee is responsible for bridging the gap between in-person attendees and the global Django community tuning in remotely. DjangoCon US, mostly a hybrid conference, brings together hundreds of Djangonauts yearly to join from around the world through an online platform, watching live streams (talks/tutorials), engaging in chat, and participating in virtual activities.

This committee ensures that the remote experience is as welcoming, organized, and engaging as the in-person one. The committee works closely with the A/V Chair, the Volunteer Committee, and the DEFNA board to select and configure the online conference platform, recruit and manage online moderators, and coordinate all digital-facing activities during the event.

Past platforms used include [Venueless](https://venueless.org/en/) (2024/2025). The platform is recommended by the Online Chair in collaboration with the DEFNA board, and may change year to year depending on community needs.


### Team Size
2 to 4 members (Chair + Co-chair recommended, plus 1–2 additional team members)


### Key Relationships
* A/V Chair: coordinate platform testing and live stream integration
* Volunteer Committee: recruit and onboard online moderators
* DEFNA Board: approve platform selection and budget
* Conference Chair: align on schedule, activities, and day-of logistics
* Communications Team: promote online ticket availability and activities
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## Online Committee Checklist

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### General
* Recruit an Online Committee Co-chair and 1–2 additional team members early during the planning cycle.
* Attend weekly/bi-weekly organizer check-ins and report on online committee progress.
* Document decisions and processes so future committees can build on them.

## Pre-Conference
### Pre-Conference
* Select an online conference platform in collaboration with the DEFNA board (previous platforms include Venueless; selection may be influenced by sponsorship deals and community needs).
* Prepare or update the [Online Volunteer/Moderator Guidebook](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OjwaufQv2jvXTQf4apjFkjqu9Cznj8QtW1o4URZ-Kdc/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.iokuakmruk4m), covering platform navigation, moderation duties, Code of Conduct enforcement, and escalation paths.
* Recruit online moderators/volunteers (coordinate with the Volunteer Committee for sign-up forms and onboarding).

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### At-Conference
* Brief and coordinate online moderators each morning before sessions begin and during emergencies.
* Monitor the online platform throughout the day; respond to attendee questions and technical issues.
* Actively engage with the online audience in chat where possible by welcoming attendees, highlighting talks, and fostering discussion.
* Communicate in real-time with the A/V Chair to resolve any streaming or platform issues.
* Escalate Code of Conduct concerns to the CoC team promptly.

## Other

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### Other / Post-Conference
* Collect feedback from online attendees and moderators on the platform and experience.
* Write a post-conference retrospective (report) documenting what worked, what didn’t, and suggestions for the next year’s Online Committee.
* Update the Online Volunteer Guidebook with lessons learned.
* Coordinate with the A/V Chair on making recorded session videos available on YouTube after the conference.
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## Previous Online Committee Chairs

* Benedict Kofi Amofah - Chair (2026)
* Doreen Wanyama - Co-chair (2026)

* Benedict Kofi Amofah - Chair (2025)
* Salim Abdella Nuru- Co-chair (2025)

* Sarah Sanger - Chair (2024)
* Benedict Kofi Amofah - Co-chair (2024)