January 25, 2013

Speaking & Volunteering At Conferences

As people become more comfortable attending conferences, I’ve seen more people wondering about becoming a speaker at conferences.

Below is information about speaking at blog and social media conferences, including links to information on their sites, submission deadlines, and if available, compensation for speaking.

If you’re interested, no matter what level of blogging you’re at, you should apply!* (Check this page often as it’s update regularly with new additions!)

UPDATED: Below the speaker section is a list of blog and social media conference/events who are accepting applications for volunteers, which sometimes provides a discounted or free ticket in exchange.


SPEAKING:

#Fashion140

#140Conf Central Sierra

#140Conf Des Moines

BarkWorld Expo 2011

  • Date/Location: September 29-October 1st, 2011 in Atlanta
  • Status: No longer accepting speaker submissions

Bloggy Bootcamps 2011

  • Date/Location: Various conference dates/locations
  • Status: No longer accepting speaker submissions

Bloggin’ Mamas Cruise 2011

  • Date/Location: April 29-May 2, 2011 in Carribbean
  • Status: No longer accepting speaker submissions.

Blogging While Brown 2011

  • Date/Location: July 8-9th, 2011 in Los Angeles
  • Status: No longer accepting speaker submissions.

BlogHer 2011

  • Date/Location: August 5-6th, 2011 in San Diego
  • Status: No longer accepting submissions. Final programming for BlogHer’11 will be announced 2/28/11.

BlogWorld Expo East or West 2011

  • Date/Location: East – May 24-26th in NYC; West – details soon
  • Status: Accepting speaker submissions for both events, so specify which one you’re applying for. Temporarily, apply by emailing Deb Ng at deb@blogworldexpo.com until the “speaker submission form” is available. Submit as much detail as you can, including details about your blog, etc.

Camp Blogaway 2011

  • Date/Location: April 29-May 1, 2011 in Southern CA
  • Status: No longer accepting speaker submissions

Making Money Online 2011

Fitness & Health Bloggers Conference 2011

  • Date/Location: June 24-26th, 2011 in Boulder, CO
  • Status: No longer accepting speaker submissions.

Mom 2.0 Summit 2011

  • Date/Location: April 14-16th, 2011 in New Orleans
  • Status: No longer accepting speaker submissions.

Reviewer’s Retreat 2011

  • Date/Location: May 15-17th, 2011 in Poconos, PA
  • Status: Submit ideas for the conference topics

Savvy Blogging Summit 2011

  • Date/Location: July 14-16th, 2011 in Colorado Springs
  • Status: Most speaker positions are filled, but still submit a proposal if interested. Specifically looking for a speaker/teaching resume, professional certifications, and a link or audio clip of previous instruction if available.  They do not accept bloggers as speakers, but are looking for professionals in their fields. Submit proposals here.

Show Me The Blog Conference 2011

Type-A Parent (Type-A Mom) 2011

Women Create Media

*Some conferences waive the attendance fee or compensate speakers in other ways. Please check with each conference for specific information on this topic.


VOLUNTEERING:

Show Me The Blog Conference 2011

  • Dates/Location: October 21-22nd, 2011 in St. Louis, MO
  • Status: Looking for multiple conference volunteers for various positions. Email showmetheblog@yahoo.com if interested.
  • Details: Volunteers will receive (1) free full-conference pass