BlogHer - The Final BlogHer '08 Blogging Birds of a Feather and Room of Your Own schedule - Comments

Sorry Fashion Paramedic, you need a pass

Elisa Camahort — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:37:37 -0500

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but yes, you do need a conference pass to attend any of the conference programming, including the BIrds of a Feather and Room of Your Own meet-ups.

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I want to meet everyone but I don't have a pass

fashionparamedic — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:34:15 -0500

Do I need a conference pass to attend the meet-ups?

I wasn't able to get a ticket but I am still attending to meet fellow bloggers. I'd love the opportunity to attend the meet-ups too!!

Love, Fashion Paramedic!

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Clear on the double run times now...

Suzanne Reisman — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:12:34 -0500

Thanks for reminding me to read further down on the agenda. I'm now clear on the meeting times, although confused about other things.

Suzanne Reisman, Contributing Editor - Feminism & Gender
Campaign for Unshaved Snatch (CUSS) & Other Rants

can you be more specific Suzanne?

Elisa Camahort — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 15:05:05 -0500

I did not intend for there to be any differences.

But please note that because the above sessions are occuring *two* per regular break-out sessions, they are LISTED in the agenda under the overall breakout session, but have slightly different RUN TIMES. Still, they are listed in the agenda with the times above, depsite that confusion.

So, can you give me a specific example to review and make sure I transferred the info correctly?

Thanks!

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Slightly different from agenda

Suzanne Reisman — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 15:02:24 -0500

I'm confused. The agenda is slightly different from the schedule listed here. Is this is the final schedule, and the agenda will be updated?

Suzanne Reisman, Contributing Editor - Feminism & Gender
Campaign for Unshaved Snatch (CUSS) & Other Rants

To attend these sessions...

Denise — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 07:20:50 -0500

You just show up for the one(s) you're interested in. Elisa and Kristy have scheduled them and the "hosts" will be there waiting to meet you.

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Hi there....sorry if I'm out

sweetnlow121 — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:56:03 -0500

Hi there....sorry if I'm out of the loop but is this something I need to sign up for? Or just show up? Thanks!

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Still looking for an extra pass!

luna — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:47:35 -0500

Please let me know if you have an extra pass to sell! Many thanks.

~luna

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Thanks for mentioning the homework!

Kalyn Denny — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:52:52 -0500

If food bloggers all show up with their homework, maybe class can get out five minutes early so no one is late for the lunch with Rocco!

Kalyn Denny
Kalyn's Kitchen

Yes, there will be an online brochure and a handout

Elisa Camahort — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:52:05 -0500

To reduce paper, there will be an online and downloadable full conference brochure, but there will also be a much-reduced handout with a legend of what you can find where.

We're also working on a widget-y thing that you can have on your mobile :)

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Donde Esta?

Adriennevh — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:35:59 -0500

Where will all these wonderful things be held? Will there be something at the conference with all this information? I hate to print it out and then have it there anyways.

Birds, feathers, NEW SHOES?

Lovebabz — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:46:20 -0500

OMG, there is too much choice. Shoot I may need new sneakers to keep up. Is there some rule that says I can't peep into them all? YIKES! OK, new shoes aside, WOW! there is a lot to choose!

Love,

Babz

The Final BlogHer '08 Blogging Birds of a Feather and Room of Your Own schedule

Elisa Camahort — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:39:07 -0500

Remember when we opened up two tracks of open slots for the community to schedule in topic-based Birds of a Feather meet-ups and community-driven Room of Your Own sessions?

OK, this might refresh your memory!

Those slots filled up pretty quickly, but since I'm not sure you all go check the agenda obsessively (you don't? really?) I thought I'd announce the final line-up.

Just to give you an idea of the variety of content and formats being presented, check out some of your options:

The McCain and Obama campaigns are each sending a representative to do a Q&A with you on Who Better Serves Women Like You? Moderated by our own Lisa Stone and featuring RNC Online Communications Director Liz Mair, and Obama supporter Pennsylvania Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz.

Kalyn gave foodbloggers homework for her Food Meet-up

Mo Pie and ByJane just told their readers and contributors to come on by and get to know each other face-to-face!

And for most of the meet-ups it will be a "lightly led" discussion

So, without further ado, here's the schedule...pick your poison!

Friday July 18th:

10:30-11:10AM: Green, Social Change and NPO/NGOs, Led by BlogHer Social Change contributing editor Britt Bravo
10:30-11:10AM: Entertainment Bloggers...film, TV, celebrity etc., Led by Melissa Silverstein from Women & Hollywood, who will be joined by BlogHer Television contributing editor Megan Smith

11:15-11:55AM: Food, Cooking & Entertaining, Led by BlogHer Food contributing editor Kalyn Denny
11:15-11:55AM: Twenty-something Bloggers Meet-up

12:45-1:25PM: Fashion, Beauty, Style & Shopping, Led by BlogHer Fashion contributing editor Susan Wagner
12:45-1:25PM: The Mother Load: Blogging about caring for our loved ones, Led by Melissa Massello from Care.com, this discussion will bring together the "Sandwich Generation" to talk about caring for our kids, our parents, our in-laws, our pets.

1:30-2:10PM: Travel, Led by BlogHer's former Travel contributing editor and current author of an NYC travel bookSuzanne Reisman
1:30-2:10PM: Come meet the MidlifeBloggers.com community at this meet-up hosted by ByJane

2:30-3:10PM: Personal Finance and Career. Led by BlogHer Business contributing editor Elana Centor
2:30-3:10PM: Funding and incubation opportunities for women entrepreneurs, Susan Mernit will lead this session reviewing the various opportunities women entrepreneurs have for getting both coaching and assistance when seeking funding, and getting funding itself.

3:15-3:55PM: Sex & Relationships, Led by BlogHer Sex & Relationships contributing editor Liz Rizzo
3:15-3:55PM: Women entrepreneurs, Susan will stick around and be joined by Patricia Handscheigel and other women starting and growing their own businesses. Talk everything from business models to exit strategies. Find and connect with other women hoeing this sometimes lonesome row.

Saturday July 19th:

10:45-11:25AM: Home & Garden, Led by BlogHer Hobbies, Crafts and Gardening contributing editor Debra Roby
10:45-11:25AM: Talking About War and Peace: How Women are changing the security debate and creating a safer future for everyone, Led by national security specialist and progressive activist Lorelei Kelly, along with a representative from Mothers Acting Up.

11:30AM-12:10PM: Craft & DIY, Led by BlogHer DIY contributing editor Chris Jordan
11:30AM-12:10PM: Who Better Serves Women Like You: Obama or McCain? Featuring a moderated Q&A with RNC Online Communications Director Liz Mair and Pennsylvania Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz.

1:45-2:25PM: BlogHims @ BlogHer, Led by BlogHer attendee and network member Karl Erikson
1:45-2:25PM: Come meet the BFD Blog community at this meet-up hosted by Monique (aka mo pie)

2:30-3:10PM: Health & Fitness, Led by BlogHer Health contributing editor Catherine Morgan and Good Health-a-thon mastermind Kristy Sammis
2:30-3:10PM: Feminism & Gender, Led by BlogHer Feminism & Gender contributing editor Suzane Reisman

3:15-3:55PM: Queer BlogHer, Led by BlogHer community manager Denise Tanton
3:15-3:55PM: Women of Color Bloggers, Led by Megan Smith

4:00-4:40PM: Boomers & Beyond, Led by BlogHer Technology contributing editor Virginia DeBolt
4:00-4:40PM: Chicago Bloggers Meet-up, Led by Lara Colvin

Which Birds of a Feather and Room of Your Own sessions will you attend?