Trust & Safety Professional Association

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our first ever global compensation survey for trust and safety professionals! Participation in this survey is voluntary and open to all trust and safety professionals, regardless of their affiliation with TSPA. To learn more about the survey, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gRED8QuB  Special thanks to our Compensation Survey Working Group members Casey Ladisa, Kenna Seagrist, Kendra Frost, and Stacey Colliver who provided subject matter expertise and were instrumental in developing the first version of the survey. We’d also like to thank Liana Acosta, Reina Iguchi, Ece Ozkan, Lucia Stacey, and Jess Kallberg for their early feedback.

📢 It’s that time of year—proposals for TrustCon 2025 and EMEA Summit 2025 are now open! Our conferences thrive on the expertise and passion of the Trust & Safety community, and we’re honored to support you in delivering impactful content to attendees. Whether you’re a seasoned presenter or a first-time submitter, this is your chance to share insights, spark discussions, and connect with others in the field. 📝 What’s new this year? We’ve added more opportunities for long-form discussion and networking based on attendee feedback. Check out the submission types, selection criteria, and FAQs for each conference: EMEA 2025: https://lnkd.in/gJifEZXm  TrustCon 2025: https://lnkd.in/gYwsVj2e 🔗 Ready to submit your proposal? TrustCon 2025: Submission deadline: 11:59 PM PST, February 24th. Submit here: https://lnkd.in/gk2ppwJ8  EMEA 2025: Submission deadline: 23:59 GMT on 27 January 2025. Submit here: https://lnkd.in/gWD2mBYB 💡 Have questions? Join us on December 5th for a live Q&A session where we’ll guide you through the process. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gjuS_bw9 Know someone who should present? Share this post and help spread the word!

As the holiday season approaches, don’t miss the opportunity to finish the year strong with two fantastic TSPA webinars! Whether you're looking to advance your career or submit the best proposal for our events, we’ve got you covered: Behind the Scenes: How to Submit Strong Proposals for TrustCon (and TSPA Summits) December 5, 2024 from 9:00 - 10:00 AM PST Register here: https://lnkd.in/gSPDyMY7 Coffee, Cocktails, & Careers December 10, 2024 from 8:00 - 9:00 PST Register here: https://lnkd.in/gf_RwnYc Please note that the Careers webinar is a TSPA Member event. Check the Member Slack or portal for the password to register.

[Call for Feedback] We’re in the midst of planning our member programming for 2025 and we want to hear from you! Are there programs you’re hoping to see more of or topics you wish that TSPA covered? Maybe you have new ideas for member networking you’d like to share. We’d love it if you’d take 10-15 minutes to share your thoughts in our end of year survey. Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/gPE982cn Our organization is only successful if we are working closely with the community, so we greatly appreciate any and all feedback you’re willing to give!

The first Coffee, Cocktails, and Careers is happening today at 5 PM PT! This is a low-stakes opportunity to get a kickstart on your yearly self-evaluation and plan your career goals. Join us! 

Deconstructing Meaning: A CounterBalance Seminar is a special series of meetings co-hosted by Siegel Family Endowment (https://lnkd.in/gQYeGgfQ), organized in collaboration with the Santa Fe Institute, Trust & Safety Professional Association and Google. This series explores the technical and ethical complexities of content parsing in the age of AI. The second virtual 90-minute session takes place on November 22, 2024 at 9AM (US Mountain Time) to interrogate when content parsing becomes manipulation. Conversations cover ethical considerations in content parsing, accountability and governance, and relative success in detecting lawful vs awful content. See more details on the event page here: https://lnkd.in/gRNG3Pi3. Although attendance is limited, practitioners and scholars with relevant backgrounds can apply using this short form:https://lnkd.in/gc39H-Xp by Nov 15.

Exciting times at TSPA with a lineup of events this month! Check out our latest offering below, and register for others on our website and Member Portal! Join us for our latest TSPA member webinar on November 21 from 9:00 - 10:30 AM PST on “Bridge the Gap: Mastering Collaboration with Product Managers webinar, where speaker, Sophie Finck, will discuss how you can work collaboratively with your PM to get your projects prioritized and drive real change in your department. This interactive workshop has limited spots, so we suggest you register early! Register here: https://lnkd.in/g4X-w9pn This community event is for TSPA members who are T&S professionals, and registration is required to attend; please do not register others or bring guests. Please check the Member Portal or Slack for the password to register for this event.

Calling all T&S professionals in the LA and London area! In addition to exciting webinars happening this month, you won’t want to miss our meetups in LA and London this November—perfect for networking and sharing insights with fellow T&S professionals. See information on our meetups happening below! TSPA Meet and Greet LA (November 15 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM PST) Come join us at Citizen Public Market for an evening of networking and learning about trust and safety in the digital world. This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in the industry. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this meetup is perfect for anyone interested in discussing the latest trends and best practices in trust and safety. Don’t miss out on this chance to expand your knowledge and grow your network! Register for this exciting event here: https://lnkd.in/ghWgVmfr TSPA Meet and Greet London (November 28 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM GMT) TSPA community members, Kenya Fairley, Bumble Inc. and Jessica Dally, Yahoo! are teaming up to host the next TSPA Meet and Greet in London at Bumble Inc. Headquarters (W1F 8BH) on Thursday, 28th November from 5:30PM - 7:30PM. Come for the networking and stay for the light refreshments and cocktails/drinks. This event will be an informal event designed to connect local trust and safety practitioners to start conversing and continue building a trust and safety community in London. Space is limited, so don't wait to sign up! Register for this event here: https://lnkd.in/gw88Hgqb Space is limited for both events, so we encourage you to register early! Please note that both of these events are for TSPA members who are T&S professionals, and registration is required to attend; please do not register others or bring guests. Please check the Member Portal or Slack for the passcode to register for this event. We can’t wait to see you there!

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the TSPA Amsterdam Meet and Greet in November! Community member Kevin Voorn (Discord) and his team are hosting a TSPA Meet & Greet in Amsterdam on November 19 from 17:00 - 20:00. This event will be an informal event designed to connect local trust and safety practitioners to start conversing and continue building trust and safety community in Amsterdam. This is a Member-Hosted TSPA event and attendees must pre-register. Space is limited, so don't wait to sign up! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gNECaR2b.

Are you gearing up for a performance review cycle? Join us in November and December for Coffee, Cocktails, and Careers, a virtual event designed to help you prepare for your self-evaluation and map out your career goals in a relaxed, interactive setting. Whether you're sipping coffee in the morning or enjoying a cocktail/mocktail in the evening, take advantage of this opportunity to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and leave feeling ready to take control of your professional growth. This is a members only presentation. Please check the Member Portal and Slack channels for the password to register. Register for November 12th 5:00pm PST / November 13th 9:00am SGT: https://lnkd.in/gy_NUD3e  Register for December 10th 8:00am PST / 4:00pm GMT: https://lnkd.in/gf_RwnYc