As always, Blog Conference Newbie wants to make sure to keep you up to date on the newest developments and dates to know in the conference world. Here’s this week’s lists of info to know!
Blog Conference News
Stay on top of the latest news or developments in the blog conference world:
- Sign up by August 15th to be considered to be paired up with sponsors for Camp Blogaway. Three will have their attendance funded for the September 25th event!
- BLOGHER ’11: There might be some confusion with regards to the various ticket types for BlogHer 2011. After speaking directly to co-coordinator Elisa, who was nice enough to connect with me via phone during BlogHer weekend, I am armed with information to share with you all. NOTE: You can secure a personal sponsor of your own with EITHER ticket category. As always, make sure to check with the conference’s personal sponsorship guidelines.
BlogHer ticket categories:
- Self-Sponsored Ticket ($598): If you’re uncomfortable with the official BlogHer sponsors helping to make your ticket cost more affordable, then this is the ticket you’d want to buy.
- Blogher Subsidized Ticket ($198): BlogHer official sponsors help make tickets more affordable with their sponsorship of the conference, and therefore this discounted rate can be offered to bloggers.
Newly Added Blog Conferences
Have you heard about the new blog conferences just added to the blog conference list?
- More and more 2011 blog & social media conferences are being added to the list daily. Be sure to check back often as many of these tickets are going on sale already (and offering great discounts!). Planning ahead definitely pays off!
Newly Added Blog Conference Ticket Contests
Really want to attend a blog or social media conference, but just can’t swing it? Besides pitching for personal sponsorship, you may try entering to win a ticket through the various contests. Newly listed contests are updated on the Blog Conference Tix Contest page or found in the sidebar (updated regularly).
- Relevant Ticket Contest from Manners Mentor (ends 8/30)
- Pensive Me’s BlogHop ’10 Giveaway including Type-A Mom Ticket (ends 8/13)
- @HareChevy will be annoucing a Blog Indiana ticket giveaway soon!
Conference Ticket Info & Deadlines Coming Up
Whether it is a registration deadline or the end of early bird ticket rates, don’t forget these upcoming dates (found in the sidebar or by clicking the link above to see the calendar). And remember, 2011 conferences are being promoted already and some already have their tickets on sale. Plan ahead to save $$$!
- Bloggy Bootcamp in San Diego is March 19th, 2011 and tickets go on sale today!
- BlogHer 2011 tickets are on sale. Early bird rate of $198 ends on 2/28/11 or whenever they sell out (and they will!)
- Lavish UnConference very, very early bird rate ($159) ends 8/16. Save $40 by registering before then.
- Blissdom 2011 tickets go on sale 10/1
- Mom 2.0 Summit 2011 tickets are already on sale! Buy your ticket by 8/31 to get the Sunbird Rate, a $100 savings. Sunbird rate price is $349
- SOBCon Chicago 2011 tickets are on sale already. Buy your ticket by 12/16/10 to get a $200 savings! Early bird price is $795
- BlogPaws West 2010 early bird rates end on 8/15. Buy your ticket now to save $20! Early bird rates are $129
- SOBCon Colorado 2010* early bird rates end by 8/17. Buy your ticket now to save $50! Early bird rates are $299. Or enter to win a FREE TRIP to SOBCon by 8/15.
Upcoming Conferences to Track/Follow on Twitter
- None this week
- Link up your BlogHer 2010 recap posts here to share with everyone who went and those thinking of attending BlogHer 2011.
Miscellaneous
- Are you headed to a blog or social media conference? Curious about them and want to chat with others before signing up for one? Check out the Blog Conference Newbie forum so we can chat some more about them and connect!
- Blog Conference Newbie forum “Question of the Day” is from @NoliesPlace. She is asking for tips on how to get a sponsor for blog conferences from those who have either tried or succeeded. Share some insight from your own attempts or discuss your nerves about trying get sponsorship!
And as always, let us know if you have any questions or want to guest post.
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Thank You!!! I have read so much about BlogHer ’10 and I’d love to attend Blogher ’11 but would need to find sponsorship to make it happen. I was feeling a little overwhelmed and had no idea as to where to start.
Welcome! Glad to help de-mystify BlogHer.
Let me know if I can be of any other help….and thanks for being a reader!