
Deep Dive · SOS25
Dan de Sousa
Team Lead and Senior Community Manager · Quiip
As a Team Lead at Quiip, Dan is responsible for protecting and nurturing online communities for some of Australia’s most well-known companies. With deep expertise in customer experience, conflict resolution, community management, and social media strategy, he brings a thoughtful and values-led approach to digital engagement.
Many Australians may know him through his work at Optus, where he made headlines worldwide as ‘Dan From Optus’ for his warm, educational responses to customers, particularly those questioning the company’s use of diverse languages in its advertising.
The details · SOS25
Holding the line
| Format | Deep Dive |
| Day | Wednesday 27 August |
| Time | 11.30AM to 12.30PM |
| Room | RVR3 |
| Recap | SOS25 archive |
About the session
Master community moderation, one of the most potent, but often misunderstood, facets of digital comms. Discover how to mitigate harm and actively shape culture through healthy debate. And learn how to scale and flex moderation in moments that matter without sacrificing your values or people.
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