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Bloggers love to come together to network and learn from each other. Conferences give us the opportunity to do just that and there is no shortage of blogging conferences for 2009. I've compiled a list (by no means complete--there are too many opportunities to list!) of conferences that cater to beginning, intermediate, and advanced bloggers. International? I didn't forget you! This list includes information on conferences in the United States, Canada, India, Italy, and England.
Unless otherwise noted, the description of a conference came directly from that conference's web site. Social Media also has a list of blogging conferences.
January
Chicks Who Click
January 9-10; Boulder, CO
Friday is a ski day, the conference is all day Saturday. Chicks Who Click is bringing you the chance to learn from and network with the likes of Barbara Jones (One2One Network), Lucretia Pruitt (Social Media Matters), Jenny Slade (National Center for Women & Information Technology) and many more!WordCamp Las Vegas
January 10-11; Las Vegas, NV
WordCamp is a conference organized by the creators of WordPress for our users and developers.Affiliate Summit
January 11-13; Las Vegas, NV
This three-day conference includes an exhibit hall with affiliate merchants, vendors, and networks, as well as multiple tracks of educational sessions covering the latest trends and information from affiliate marketing experts.Science Online '09
January 16-18; Triangle Park, NC
This conference is sold out for 2009, but you may want to keep it in mind for next year and sign up early! The Sigma Xi Center only holds 200 and seats go fast! Science Online is a free, three-day event that brings "together scientists, bloggers, educators, students, journalists and others to discuss, demonstrate and debate online strategies and tools for promoting the public understanding of science."WordCamp Indonesia
January 17-18; Erasmus Huis, Kuningan, Jakarta
WordCamp is a conference organized by the creators of WordPress for our users and developers.BlogWell
January 22; Chicago, IL
Learn how the biggest organizations succeed using social media with 8 practical, how-to case studies.
Disclosure: BlogHer is a sponsor or media partner of this eventSocial Media Conference
January 22-23; Miami, FL
Managing your business within the social media industry.WordCamp Whistler
January 24; Whistler, British Columbia
WordCamp is a conference organized by the creators of WordPress for our users and developers.She's Geeky West
January 30-31; Mountain View, CAShe’s Geeky events are neutral, face-to-face gathering spaces for women who like to geek out. Attendees include women involved in all aspects of technology, including those who like to use geeky tools, not just coders, programmers and engineers. You don’t even have to be from the computer industry. You just have to be a woman who identifies as a geek. If you’re any of these things, you’re invited to come to She’s Geeky to:
- Exchange skills and learn from women in different fields of technology.
- Discuss issues that affect women in the technology industry.
- Connect with other women in technology, computing, entrepreneurship, funding, hardware, open source, nonprofit and any other technical geeky field.
Disclosure: BlogHer will be a sponsor or media partner of this event.
Teens In Tech
January 31; San Francisco, CA
Learn from teenagers what they think about the current trends of teenage technology. Feel inspired to create technology, at a younger age all the Teens in Tech Conference. From developers, to entrepreneurs, to video-blogging, find it all the 2009 Teens in Tech Conference.
February
Blissdom
February 6-7; Nashville, TN
Throughout the weekend you’ll learn from other women about building your blog, your brand, and your business while achieving bliss in those other areas that are so important too: being a mom, a wife, and being true to yourself. We’ve got some amazing panels in the works with women who are all defining what Bliss means to them that are passionate about paying it forward and helping you find your Bliss.Disclosure:I am speaking on a panel with Shannon Lowe at Blissdom! We'll be offering advice to beginning bloggers about choosing a platform, establishing your voice, and much more. We'll also be taking your questions (and there are no stupid questions!).
Web Content: Tampa Bay
February 17-18; Tampa Bay, FL
Social media technologies are changing the way people interact on the web, bringing together companies and their customers in innovative ways that were previously impossible. Knowledgeable industry thought leaders and experienced web professionals will deliver presentations, offer case studies, and lead discussions designed to demystify “The Impact of Social Media on Web Marketing Strategy”.Search Engine Strategies (London)
February 17-20; London, England
What You Will Learn:
- How search engines list web sites for free and through paid placements
- How to get free "organic" traffic by building a site that pleases search engines
