11/01/2025
We have closed 2024 and just started 2025, so let’s take a quick look at what we accomplished together last year: we had 8 events in total – 5 in-person and 3 online sessions.
Thanks to everyone who joined us in 2024 and helped make it a memorable year. And special thanks to our incredible presenters for sharing their expertise and insights at our events!
Plans for 2025 are already in progress. We’re preparing a lineup of exciting topics for online and in-person events, and we hope to finally hold our much-anticipated tekom picnic. Stay tuned for announcements about our first events this year. We look forward to seeing you in 2025!
Here are some highlights from 2024:
February: AI-powered Doc Development Lifecycle by Anton Kolesnyk – We kicked off the year with a discovery on how AI can streamline a documentation process and cut production time. This session also highlighted practical applications, key solutions, and measurable benefits, with a focus on AI's impact across critical workflow stages.
March: Docs as Code Wokshop by Csaba Oppelt – Our next workshop focused on what to consider when adopting a docs-as-code approach. Through practical examples, we looked into successful strategies and common challenges, helping attendees understand how to enhance collaboration and streamline their documentation workflows.
May: Scientific Research in Technical Communication by Nikolett Selmeczi-Kovács & Anikó Simon – This event offered a deep dive into the fundamentals of scientific publishing and an introduction into research within the field of technical communication. We also explored studies on smart wearable devices and their user manuals, shedding light on the quality and efficiency of these materials.
June: Exploring the Wide World of Visuals in Technical Communication by Katalin Beck – In this webinar, we examined how visuals, like layouts, pictograms, and various types of data visualizations, enhance communication. Combining theory with hands-on exercises, participants learned how to use visuals effectively to support their communication goals.
October: Look Who's Talking – and Most Importantly, How! by Gertrúd Király – We had an interactive communication workshop to sharpen our workplace interaction skills, focusing on understanding colleagues better, being clearer in our messaging, and decoding body language. Fun exercises and practical tips helped attendees improve their listening skills and communication in the workplace.
November: Stranded on the Moon – A Writing Challenge by András Juhász – This unique event put our writing and teamwork skills to the test. The challenge? Help an astronaut stranded on the moon by reassembling and fixing broken text under tight time constraints. It was a fun and engaging way to hone our problem-solving and collaboration abilities.
December: News and Trends in Software Documentation – This virtual information session was hosted by tekom country organizations from Austria, Romania, Bulgaria, and Hungary. It showcased how technical documentation is adapting to modern challenges, and technical writers from across Europe gathered to explore these latest industry developments. Four presentations offered insights into evolving practices, with a focus on AI and sustainability.
Year-end tekom Gathering – We closed the year with a fun and festive evening just before Christmas, organized by our Initiative Committee. We used this event to reflect on all of our events and activities from 2024 and also to brainstorm ideas for 2025. It was a great opportunity to connect with the community, share feedback, and get inspired for the year ahead.
