As always, Blog Conference Newbie Guide 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 Finance & Fintech conference world:
- Cannabis World Summit Looking for speakers to discuss how social media and real-time Internet has effected the cannabis industry at this NYC event on May 4th. Deadline is Friday, February 18th.
- NYMCA Advance is looking for speakers to talk about how real-time Internet has effected the funding industry, organization, or small businesses. Deadline is March 31st for this NYC Event.
- Experts are needed for an uncoming event discussing the travel and timeshares industry. Applications are being accepted until March 15th.
- Bank Social Media Conference was announced this week. Get access to sessions, videos, and audio in the comforts of your own home.*
- Relevant 2011 tickets go on sale in 2 weeks
Newly Added Blog Conferences
Have you heard about the new blog conferences just added to the blog conference list?
- Mesh – Canada’s Web Conference: May 25-26th in Toronto, Canada
- Tribal Blogs Conference 2011: June 23-25th in Minneapolis, MN
- The Creative Connection Event 2011: September 15-17th
- Food Blog Forum: April 9th in Orlando, FL
- #140Conf – Central Sierra: May 24th in Twain Harte, CA
- #Fashion140 Conf: May 4th in NYC
- All details and links to these conferences are on the 2011 Blog Conference & Social Media Event List. The list is getting longer by the day! In order to take advantage of big savings, be sure to check back often as new events are being added regularly to stay on top of early bird registration deadlines.
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 in the sidebar (updated regularly).
- Type-A Parent ticket giveaway (ends 2/18)
- Diets in Review’s Fitbloggin’ ticket giveaway (ends 2/28)
- Social Media Mom’s Type-A Parent ticket contest (ends 3/1)
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 $$$!
- Beyond Social Media 101 early bird rate ($119) ends 2/18
- BlogHer 2011 tickets are on sale. Early bird rate of $198 ends on 2/28/11 or whenever they sell out (and they will!). See this post for more insight into the BlogHer 2011 ticket categories.
- EVO 2011 tickets are on sale and offering a discounted rate of $299 ending 2/28/11.
- Gleek Retreat 2011 early bird rate ($129) ends 2/28/11
- BarkWorld Expo 2011 early bird rate ($99) ends 2/28/11
- BloggyBootcamp Chicago super early bird rate ($85) ends 3/1/11
- Vida Vegan Conference early bird rate ($180) ends 3/1/11
- TechMunch Austin Food Blogger early bird rate ($200) ends 3/11/11
- Tribal Blogs Conference 2011 early bird ($149) ends 3/15/11
- Brands & Bloggers Summit 2011 early bird rate ($98) ends 3/31/11
Upcoming Conferences to Track/Follow on Twitter
- Blogging Success Summit: #bss11 (on-going thru month of Feb)
- NC Mom Bloggers Conference: #NCMomConf (2/24-2/27)
Miscellaneous
- Input Needed! What are some social media etiquette tips?
- Need Sponsorship Help? Check out the Sponsorship 101 Series or download the whole series to have at home!
- Are you headed to a blog or social media conference? Check out the Blog Conference Newbie forum so we can chat some more about them and connect! Feel free to start new topics, too.
- Looking For Guest Bloggers! Blog Conference Newbie is looking for guest posts on the following topics:
- Applying Info: How did you use what you learned there?
- Networking at Conferences: Did it really help?
- Sponsorship: Yay or nay? Was it too much work? Worth it?
- Being Frugal: Websites or tips to save money while traveling
If you’re interested in guest posting, let me know!
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