2011 Conferences

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June

BLOGGY BOOTCAMP CONFERENCE
Bloggy Bootcamp Seattle Information*
June 4th, 2011
Seattle, WA
Who: Those looking for a day of information, fun, & networking
How Much: $150 full price
Twitter: #BloggyBootcamp, #BBCSEA, @BloggyBootcamp

TRAVEL BLOG EXCHANGE 2011
Travel Blog Exchange Information
June 11-12th, 2011
Vancouver, BC
Who: Travel lovers, bloggers and travel PR/industry professionals
How Much: $80
Twitter: #tbex, tbex11, @tbex11

#140CONF NYC 2011
#140Conf Information
June 15 & 16th, 2011
New York City, NY
Who: Twitter lovers who want to connect & discuss real-time social media
How Much: Advanced tix on sale 11/1/10
Twitter: #140conf

BLOGGING for SMALL BUSINESS Webinar
Registration Information
June 20, 2011
Online
Who: Small business owners and entrepreneurs
How Much: $59/$99
Twitter: @w3consulting

TYPE-A PARENT 2011 (formerly Type-A Mom Conference)
Type-A Parent Ticket Info*
June 23-25th, 2011
Asheville, NC
Who: Parents looking to take blogging/social media to the next level
How Much: Super-early bird $149; Early bird $199; full price $249
Twitter: #typeacon, #typeaparent, @typeaparent

TRIBAL BLOGS CONFERENCE 2011
Tribal Blogs 2011 Information (Canceled)
June 23-25th, 2011
Minneapolis, MN
Who: Bloggers & social media enthusiasts (male and female)
How Much: Early Bird thru 3/15 $149 (member) & $199 (non-member)
Twitter:

FITNESS & HEALTH BLOGGERS CONFERENCE
Fitness & Health Bloggers Conference Information
June 24-26th, 2011
Boulder, CO
Who: Fitness/health bloggers &social media or  industry professionals
How Much: Early bird rate ($250) by 12/31/10; Full price $350
Twitter: #FHBC11, @fitnessbloggers

4 DAY SEO INTENSIVE
Intensive SEO Certification Registration
June 27-30, 2011
Orlando, FL
Who: 4 day SEO intensive certification training
How Much: Student rate $796
Twitter: @sagerock

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July

August

BLOGGING for SMALL BUSINESS Webinar
Registration Information
August 1, 2011
Online
Who: Small business owners and entrepreneurs
How Much: $59/$99
Twitter: @w3consulting

WOMEN CREATE MEDIA 2011
Women Create Media Information*
August 4th, 2011
San Diego, CA
Who: Women w/passion for writing or interests in traditional publishing
How Much: Early Bird rate $75 until 8/4/11
Twitter:

BLOGHER CONFERENCE 2011
BlogHer 2011 Conference
BlogHer Tickets & Registration
August 5-6th, 2011
San Diego, CA
Who: Those wanting to experience one of biggest blogging conferences ever!
How Much: Early Bird Rate $198 until 2/28/11…$298 thereafter
Twitter: @BlogHer, #Blogher, #Blogher11
*See post about Blogher 2011 ticket categories

FOOD BLOGGER CONNECT 2011
Food Blogger Connect Info
August 12-14th, 2011
London, UK
Who: Food bloggers & food brands
How Much:
Twitter: #fbc11

BLOGGY BOOTCAMP CONFERENCE
Bloggy Bootcamp Chicago Info
August 20th, 2011
Chicagoland, IL
Who: Those looking for a day of information, fun, & networking
How Much: Super Early Bird $85 thru 3/1/11  (125 attendee limit) - SOLD OUT/Waitlist
Twitter: #BloggyBootcamp, @BloggyBootcamp

BLOGPAWS 2011
BlogPaws Conference Information
August 25-27th, 2011
Vienna, VA
Who: Pet bloggers and those passionate about pets
How Much: Advanced Sale Price: $119 until 1/31; Early Bird Price: $149; Full Price: $179
Twitter: #BlogPaws
Interview w/conference co-creator Caroline Golon

VIDA VEGAN CONFERENCE
Vida Vegan Conference Information
August 26-28th, 2011
Portland, OR
Who: Vegans & bloggers or those interested in either
How Much: Early bird $180 through 3/1/11; $250 full price (2 scholarships available – enter by 1/1/11)
Twitter: @vidavegancon

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September

BLOGGING for SMALL BUSINESS Webinar
Registration Information
September 5, 2011
Online
Who: Small business owners and entrepreneurs
How Much: $59/$99
Twitter: @w3consulting

BLOGGY BOOTCAMP DENVER
Bloggy Bootcamp Denver*
Denver, CO
Who: Those looking for a day of information, fun, & networking
How Much: Early bird ($115) thru 6/15; Full price $140
Twitter: #BloggyBootcamp, @BloggyBootcamp

TRAVEL BLOGGERS SHOW 2011
Travel Bloggers Show Information
September 11, 2011
Las Vegas, NV
Who: Those who enjoy meshing traveling and blogging
How Much: TBA
Twitter: @trvlbloggershow

THE CREATIVE CONNECTION EVENT 2011
Creative Connection Event Info – more info coming soon!
September 15-17th, 2011
Location TBA
Who: 4 tracks: Social Media, Handmade, Business, Food
How Much: TBA
Twitter:

SOCIAL MEDIA CRUISE
Social Media Cruise Information
September 17-22nd, 2011
Cruise to Bermuda
Who: Those interested in social media & social media marketing
How Much: Early bird: $49.95 by 6/15/11; cabin & cruise rates separate
Twitter: @socmediacruise

BLOG SUGAR 2011
Blog Sugar Information
September 25th, 2011
Westminster, CA
Who: Those wanting to be inspired in blogging by this faith-centered event
How Much: $60
Twitter:

CASUAL BLOGGER CONFERENCE 2011
Casual Blogger Conference Information
September 29-30th, 2011 – postponed until 2012
Location TBD
Who: Those who blog casually, but value the chance to learn/connect
How Much: To be announced
Twitter: #CBC11, @CBCconference
*Read interview with conference coordinator Elisa here

BARKWORLD EXPO 2011
Barkworld Expo Information*
September 29-October 1st, 2011
Atlanta, GA
Who: Those who love pets & social media
How Much: Early bird $99 until 2/28/11; Full price $129 until 7/31
Twitter: #Barkworld, @BarkWorldExpo

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October

FINANCIAL BLOGGER CONFERENCE
Financial Blogger Conference *
October 1-2nd, 2011
Chicago, IL
Who: Financial bloggers, financial professionals, columnist, authors, financial companies, new media types.
How Much: Regular ($199); Late ($250)
Twitter: #FinCon11

BLOGGING for SMALL BUSINESS Webinar
Registration Information
October 3, 2011
Online
Who: Small business owners and entrepreneurs
How Much: $59/$99
Twitter: @w3consulting

GEEKEND 2011 (BOSTON)
Geekend Information
October 3-4th, 2011
Boston, MA
Who: Those who call themselves “geeks” & love social media!
How Much: Use code “Geek” to get gift at conference
Twitter: @geekend2011

SHE STREAMS CONFERENCE 2011
SheStreams 2011 Information – more info coming soon!
October, 2011
NYC, NY
Who: Social media women wanting to grow their brand; businesses/brands wanting to connect w/women
How Much: TBA
Twitter:

SHOW ME THE BLOG CONFERENCE 2011
Show Me The Blog Conference Info -  info coming soon
October 21-22nd, 2011
St. Louis, MO
Who: Social media enthusiasts and bloggers of any genre & experience level
How Much: Pre-tix Sale Price ($50) starting 3/1/11
Twitter: #SMBSTL

BLOGGY BOOTCAMP ATLANTA
Bloggy Bootcamp Atlanta*
Atlanta, GA
October 22nd, 2011
Who: Those looking for a day of information, fun, & networking
How Much: Early registration $115; Full price $130
Twitter: #BloggyBootcamp, @BloggyBootcamp

BLOGALICIOUS 2011
Blogalicious Conference Information
Washington, DC
October 21-23rd, 2011
Who: Celebrates diversity of women of all ethnicities in social media
How Much: Early bird ($200) thru 6/30
Twitter: @BeBlogalicious

RELEVANT 2011
Relevant Conference Information
October 27-29th, 2011
Hershey, PA
Who: Christian women bloggers and social media enthusiats
How Much: 11 tix on sale for $199 on 11/26; Early birds start 3/11 ($219)
Twitter: #Relevant11

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November

BLOGWORLD (WEST) & NEW MEDIA EXPO 2011
BlogWorld West Information – more info coming soon
November 3-5th, 2011
Los Angeles, CA
Who: Individuals & businesses interested in all new media
How Much: Registration TBA
Twitter:#BWE11

BLOGGING for SMALL BUSINESS Webinar
Registration Information
November 7, 2011
Online
Who: Small business owners and entrepreneurs
How Much: $59/$99
Twitter: @w3consulting

GEEKEND 2011 (SAVANNAH)
Geekend Information
November 10-12th, 2011
Savannah, GA
Who: Those who call themselves “geeks” & love social media!
How Much: Early bird rate $50 by 4/15…
Twitter: @geekend2011

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December

BLOGGING for SMALL BUSINESS Webinar
Registration Information
December 5, 2011
Online
Who: Small business owners and entrepreneurs
How Much: $59/$99
Twitter: @w3consulting

Watch this space!

January

ALTITUDE DESIGN SUMMIT
Altitude Design Summit Information
January 19-22, 2011
Salt Lake City, UT
Who: Design & Lifestyle bloggers who love media, advertising, & design!
How Much: $345 before 9/30/10…$395 thereafter
Twitter: @AltSummit, #altsummit
*Read interview with conference coordinator Sara Urquhart here

FOODBLOGSOUTH 2011
FoodBlogSouth Information
Birmingham, AL
January 22nd, 2010
Who: Food bloggers, writers, restaurant/ business owners: beginner-expert
How Much: $135
Twitter: @foodblogsouth

BLISSDOM 2011
Blissdom 2011 Information
January 27-28th, 2011*
Opryland, Nashville, TN
*Wisdom Workshops held on 1/26 &  Free Day on 1/29
Who: Those wanting to build their blog, business, or friendships
How Much: Alum = $299-348 until 11/1; Early bird = $399 until 12/1
Twitter: #Blissdom, #BlissdomNewbie, @Blissdom

BlogathonATX PART DEUX
BlogathonATX Information/Registration
January 29th, 2011
Austin, TX
Who: Those who love to blog – day of writing, brainstorming, & tech advice
How Much: $5-20 depending on attendance type
Twitter: #BlogathonATX, @IleenieWeenie

WORDCAMP PHOENIX
Wordcamp Phoenix Information
January 29th, 2011*
Phoenix, AZ
Who: Those wanting to learn basics and advanced skills for WordPress blogs
How Much: $25 (once tix at this rate sell out, full price is $35)
Twitter: #wcphx,
*January 26-28th & 30th offers additional workshops, courses, networking

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February

BLOGGING SUCCESS SUMMIT 2011
Blogging Success Summit Information & Tickets*
Starts on February 1st & lasts 4 weeks
ONLINE
Who: Marketers & business owners looking to utilize blogging
How Much: $297 or 50% off  = Early Bird rate thru 1/20/11
Twitter:#bss11

PODCAMP – WESTERN MA
Podcamp Western MA Information
February 5th, 2011
Westfield, MA
Who: Those interested in social media, vlogging, & networking/connecting
How Much: $25 (limit of 150 attendees)
Twitter: #pcwm

UNGEEKED ELITE EVENT
UnGeeked Elite Sao Paulo Information
February 10-12th, 2011
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Who: Retreat for marketers, branding and social media enthusiasts
How Much: Registration opening soon!
Twitter: #UnGeeked

NC MOM BLOGGERS’ BEACH CONFERENCE
NC Mom Bloggers’ Beach Conference Information
February 24-27th, 2011
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Who: Mom bloggers & social media enthusiasts
How Much: Early bird ($129) until 12/31/10; $159 Jan 1-31; $189 full
Twitter:

BEYOND SOCIAL MEDIA 101
(Blah, Blah, Blah Blogging Bootcamp for Business)
Beyond Social Media 101 Information
February 25-26th, 2011
Columbus, OH
Who: Women social media enthusiasts & bloggers
How Much: Early Bird rate $119 thru 2/18/11
Twitter: @tiffanyodutoye (founder)

DESIGN BLOGGERS CONFERENCE
Design Bloggers Conference Information
February 28-March 1st, 2011
Los Angeles, CA
Who: Interior design and new media enthusiasts
How Much: Early bird $395 through 1/16/11; $495 full price
Twitter: @DesignBlogConf, #designblogconf

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March

UNGEEKED ELITE EVENT
UnGeeked Elite Orlando Information
March 3-5th, 2011
Orlando, FL
Who: Retreat for marketers, branding and social media enthusiasts
How Much: $233-699 depending on type of ticket
Twitter: #UnGeeked

SXSW 2011
SXSW Information
SXSW Tickets & Registration
March 11-20th, 2011
Austin, TX
Who: Lovers of music, film, and new/social media
How Much: $450-900 by 9/24/10…$525-995 by 11/12/10…$600-1050 by 1/14/11…$675-1150 by 2/11/11…$750-1250 walk-in rate
Twitter: @SXSW

TECHmunch AUSTIN FOOD BLOGGER CONFERENCE
TechMunch Food Blogger Conference Info
March 11-13th, 2011
Austin, TX
Who: Food bloggers of all levels; Brands connecting w/food bloggers
How Much: Early Bird thru 3/11 ($200); Full price $275
Twitter: @BakeSpace

BLOGGY BOOTCAMP CONFERENCE
San Diego Information
San Diego BBC Tickets & Registration*
March 19th, 2011
San Diego, CA
Who: Those looking for a day of information, fun, & networking
How Much: Early bird rate of $110 before 12/1/10…$135 thereafter
Twitter: #BloggyBootcamp, @BloggyBootcamp

DISNEY SOCIAL MEDIA MOMS CELEBRATION
DisneySMM Conference Information
March 17-20th, 2011
DisneyWorld in Orlando, FL
Who: Moms who blog or who are social media enthusiasts
How Much: By invitation only
Twitter: #DisneySMMoms

BLOGHER BET (Business, Entrepreneurism, & Technology)
BlogHer BET Info & Tickets
March 24-25th, 2011
Mountain View, CA
Who: Women interested in mentoring/break out sessions w/industry leaders*
How Much: $199
Twitter: #BlogHer
*This event is limited to 100 participants. Men ARE invited as well!

CASUAL BLOGGER MINI CONFERENCE
Casual Blogger Mini Conference Information/Tickets
March 26th, 2011 -postponed until 2012
Sterling, VA
Who: Those interested in authentic blogging/building online relationships*
How Much: Conference Tix Only ($125); Conference Tix + Hotel ($189-300)
Twitter: #CBC11
*100 attendees only; 20% off code “HOHOHO” thru midnight 12/24/10

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April

HISPANICIZE 2011
Hispanicize 2011 Information
April 6-8th, 2011
Los Angeles, CA
Who: Multi-cultural bloggers, PR, social media enthusiasts or brands
How Much: $425 Blogger Rate*
Twitter: @HispanicPR,
*Active bloggers publishing content for 6 months or longer

FOOD BLOG FORUM 2011
Food Blog Forum Information
April 9th, 2011
Orlando, FL
Who: Food bloggers and online food publishers
How Much: Pre-sale rate $99 (50 at this price); Full price $120
Twitter: #FBF, @foodblogforum

CREATIVE ESTATES CONFERENCE
Creative Estates Conference Information
April 8-10th, 2011
Chandler, AZ
Who: Creative people (scrapbooking, blogging, crafting, photography, etc)
How Much: $189 all-inclusive
Twitter: #creativeestates or @creativeestates
*A “Handmade Market” will be happening w/ sales of handmade items.

MOM 2.0 SUMMIT
Mom 2.0 Summit Information & Tickets
April 14-16, 2011
New Orleans, LA
Who: Bloggers, marketers, & social media/online lovers!
How Much: Sunbird Rate $349 by 8/31 ($100 savings)
Twitter: #Mom2Summit
*Read coordinator interview with organizer Marla Treviño here

SOBCON CHICAGO 2011
SOBCon Information
April 28-May 2nd, 2011
Chicago, IL
Who: Those wanting to take part in a social media think tank
How Much: Early bird rate $795 before 12/16/10… $995 full price
Twitter: @SOBCon
*Read coordinator interview with co-coordinator Terry Starbucker here

BLOGGIN’ MAMAS CRUISE
Bloggin’ Mamas Cruise Conference Information
Ticket & Payment Information
April 29th-May 2nd, 2011
Aboard a 3-day Royal Caribbean Cruise!
Who: Those wanting to take part in a social media aboard a ship of fun!
How Much: $399 before 7/31/10…$449 full rate
Twitter:@blogginmamas

MILBLOG CONFERENCE 2011
Milblog Conference Information
April 29-30th, 2011
DC area
Who: Bloggers/social media lovers living or interested in military lifestyle
How Much: TBA
Twitter: #milblogcon, @milblogcon

PODCAMP CLEVELAND 2011
Podcamp Cleveland Information (site will be updated w/new details)
April 30th, 2011
Cleveland, OH
Who: Those who love discussing/learning about podcasting & social media
How Much: TBD
Twitter: @podcmpcleveland

2:1 CONFERENCE
2:1 Conference Information
April, 2012 (RESCHEDULED to 2012)
DC area
Who: Faith-based, homeschool bloggers (200 attendees max)
How Much: Opening soon (all-inclusive except for travel)
Twitter: #2to1

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May

CAMP BLOGAWAY BOOTCAMP FOR FOOD & RECIPE BLOGGERS
Information and Registration
April 29th-May 1st, 2011
So. CA (Angelus Oaks, near Big Bear in the beautiful mountains)
Who: Novice/expert bloggers who cook, photograph & write about recipes
How Much: $325
Twitter:@campblogaway, #campblogaway
*Read interview with conference coordinator Patii Londre here

FASHION140 CONFERENCE
Fashion140 Conference Information
May 4th, 2011
NYC, NY
Who: Focus on how social media/Internet effects the fashion industry
How Much: Early bird rate ($75) ends 3/11; Full price ($95) ends 4/29; Last minute rate ($140)
Twitter: #Fashion140

BLOGGY BOOTCAMP CONFERENCE
Bloggy Bootcamp Boston Information & Tickets*
May 7th, 2011
Boston, MA
Who: Those looking for a day of information, fun, & networking
How Much: $115 before 11/30/10;  $150 after
Twitter: #BloggyBootcamp, @BloggyBootcamp

#140CONF DES MOINES
#140Conf Des Moines Information
May 9th, 2011
Des Moines, IA
Who: Those interested in learning/discussing about real-time Internet’s impacts on businesses, organizations, and regions
How Much: Early bird rate ($40); Full price ($60)
Twitter: #140conf

UNGEEKED ELITE EVENT
UnGeeked Elite Chicago Information
May 12th-14th, 2011
Chicago, IL
Who: Retreat for marketers, branding and social media enthusiasts
How Much: Super early bird rate ($650) thru 4/30 includes @thebrandbuilder book; rate w/o book ($500); Full price: $799
Twitter: #UnGeeked

REVIEWER’S RETREAT 2011
Reviewer’s Retreat Information
May 15-17, 2011
Great Wolf Lodge-Poconos, PA
Who: Review Bloggers who review products/resources on their site
How Much: Early bird ($125) 11/16-1/6/11; Full price $165 after
Twitter: #RR11

BLOGFEST 2011
BlogFest 2011 Info
May 16-18th, 2011
NYC, NY
Who: Home & lifestyle bloggers
How Much: Sold out – waiting list
Twitter: @BlogFest2011

WE BLOG
We Blog Conference Information
May 2011
Glenstone Lodge
Gatlinburg, TN
Who:
How Much:
Twitter:

FITBLOGGIN’ 2011
FitBloggin’ 2011 Information
FitBloggin’ 2011 Tickets & Registration
May 20-21st, 2011
Baltimore, MD
Who: Those living/blogging about fitness, health, & wellness bloggers 
How Much: Super early bird rate $175 until 8/31…$250 full price
Twitter: @fitbloggin, #fitbloggin
*Read coordinator interview with Roni Noone here.

BLOGHER FOOD CONFERENCE 2011
BlogHer Food 2011 Conference
May 20-21st, 2011
Atlanta, GA
Who: Food bloggers & those interested in networking w/food brands/bloggers
How Much: $298
Twitter: @BlogHer, #Blogher, #Blogher11

SHECON 2011
SheCon 2011 Information
May 20-22nd, 2011
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Who: Females who love blogging!
How Much: First 500 registered get ticket for FREE!
Twitter: @sheblogsnetwork, #SheCon11

EAT, WRITE, RETREAT 2011
Eat, Write, Retreat Information
May 20-22nd, 2011
Washington, DC
Who: Food bloggers & writers looking for a hands-on experience
How Much: All-inclusive early bird: $649; Conference-only early bird: $499 (early bird rates until 2/11) – Special Early Bird $449 thru 12/14/10!
Twitter: @tastestopping, @eatwriteretreat

GLEEK RETREAT 2011
Gleek Retreat Information
May 21-22nd, 2011
Holland, MI
Who: Blogging conference for bloggers, by bloggers; PR/marketers also
How Much: Early bird for alum ($129) available from 1/3 – 1/23; Regular “Early Bird” tix on sale 1/24-2/28; Full price tickets ($159) starts 3/1.
Twitter: #GleekRetreat11

#140CONF – Central Sierra
#140Conf Central Sierra Information
May 24th, 2011
Twain Harte, CA
Who: Those interested in learning/discussing about real-time Internet’s impacts on businesses, organizations, and regions
How Much: Early bird rate ($59) ends 4/25/11. Full price = $89
Twitter: #140Conf

BLOGWORLD (EAST) & NEW MEDIA EXPO NYC 2011
BlogWorld East Information - more info coming soon
May 24-26th, 2011
NYC, NY
Who: Individuals & businesses interested in all new media
How Much: Registration begins soon
Twitter:

MESH – CANADA’S WEB CONFERENCE 2011
Mesh Conference Information
May 25-26th, 2011
Toronto, Canada
Who: Web and social media enthusiasts of all kinds
How Much: TBA soon!
Twitter: #mesh11, @meshcon, @meshconference

BOOK BLOGGER CONVENTION 2011
Book Blogger Convention Info
May 27th, 2011
NYC, NY
Who: Those who blog about books or promote them
How Much: Early bird rate $120 thru 5/5/11; Full price $135
Twitter: @BookBloggerCon, #BookBloggerCon

 

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