At the AMC, held every summer in Detroit, we unite the worlds of media and communications, technology, education and social justice. From this unique intersection, some of the most innovative community organizing models emerge each year.
1,000 people attended the 11th AMC, traveling from as near as Detroit's Cass Corridor, and as far as Melbourne, Australia, with virtual participants skyping in from Atenco, Mexico; Johannesburg, South Africa; and the West Bank, Palestine.
Out of the collective brilliance of this ever-growing network, we convened 100 workshops, panel discussions, caucus meetings, film screenings, tours, art exhibits and music events at the 11th AMC.
The AMC models a new kind of relationship between national conferences and their host cities. The conference is profoundly shaped by the local community and it, in turn, leaves a lasting impact on Detroit.
Creative expression drives the AMC. We throw incredible performance events showcasing the talent of our network.
Watch D. Blair perform "Man in the Mirror" at the AMC2009 keynote »
The AMC features a bowling party at the Garden Bowl, the oldest active bowling ally in the U.S. We believe our music should be as participatory as our media, so we bring in a karaoke DJ.
AMC participants invest in the growth of our network through micro-payments and donations.
Every year, people leave with new partners and plans for media-based organizing projects. They return to their communities and convince everyone who didn't go to the AMC to attend the next one. If you plan on going to the AMC, let people know.
This is a conference that works for people at all levels in an organization or campaign. Everyone learns new information and new ways to teach. So start organizing your community to get to the AMC.
Sponsors contribute to the AMC because they share our vision and want to see it grow. We offer sponsors a range of opportunities to reach AMC participants.
The Allied Message Board is a place to live-blog and comment on AMC2010 sessions and to share logistical solutions and resources for AMC2010 and the U.S. Social Forum.
