Breaking News: BlogHer Moves East in 2007
by Elisa Camahort

Some of you may have heard the rumors. Some of you may have even found the official press release we put out on the wire when the BlogHer '06 Conference kicked off on Friday.

But I hope there are still a few BlogHers out there for whom this is actually news:

BlogHer is moving East in 2007, and we have (thus far) two events to announce:

The first BlogHer Business will take place in New York City on March 22nd and 23rd, focusing on blogging for businesses.

And the third annual BlogHer Conference, BlogHer '07, will take place in Chicago, IL on July 27th and 28th, featuring the same broad diversity of topics and activities that BlogHer '05 and BlogHer '06 did.

Mark your calendars!

And keep your eyes open for an attendee survey. We want to know what you thought of the session topics, the session lengths, the session format, the sponsors, the cocktail parties...you name it.

It's our own version of a Continuous Improvement Program, and you're the ones who provide the data, so watch your Inbox.

Submitted by Elisa Camahort (view blog) on Mon, 07/31/2006 - 6:41pm

Comments

 

FanTAStic news...

...and I'm loving the launch of a new conference with a business bent. Way to go!

Karen
Chookooloonks

Submitted by Karen Walrond on Mon, 07/31/2006 - 20:29
 

I Agree!

I've already marked the dates in my 2007 calendar...both of them! I agree with Karen that it is fantastic to hear about the conference geered towards business!

Submitted by jillurbane on Mon, 07/31/2006 - 20:37
 

I cannot wait!

My calendar is marked!

Submitted by Nina Moon on Mon, 07/31/2006 - 21:04
 

Yes!

When I first heard the buzz that it was moving East, I crossed my fingers and hoped "Chicago, Chicago, Chicago!" YES, I'll be able to take the L to BlogHer '07, instead of a plane! My calendar is officially marked. Any other locals out there want to organize some kind of 'hospitality' group?

Submitted by Chubber Cheekers on Mon, 07/31/2006 - 21:33
 

Hospitality helper

Hi - I wanted to get involved, so if you do want to organize a "hospitality" group or something along those lines, count me in, a happy local!

Submitted by byakko on Mon, 08/14/2006 - 15:14
 

Thanks byakko

If you want to give me your contact info, email me, and I'll add you to the volunteer list for Chicago :)

Thanks again!

Elisa Camahort
BlogHer and Worker Bees
elisa@blogher.org/elisa@workerbees.biz

Submitted by Elisa Camahort on Tue, 08/15/2006 - 18:25
 

This is definitely good

This is definitely good news. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I will be able to attend this conference. I don't have to worry about trying to get on a plane with my anxiety. That's out of the way. Now I have a full year to manage to work up the nerve to actually go beyond my normal boundaries and try to handle being in a LARGE group of people. It also gives me a year to try to save up vacation time and money. Okay going to bed now just typing this comment with no errors was extremely difficult.

Liz
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Submitted by proffburd on Mon, 07/31/2006 - 23:24
 

Excited

Maybe next year I'll actually be able to go! At least now I have time to prepare.

Submitted by Fraulein N on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 04:49
 

blogher '07

This is the incentive I need...
I really want to attend.

Submitted by blackbird on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 05:03
 

In a year...

..many things can happen. I'd LOVE to attend. But from Serbia it's...hm..long way

Submitted by La Lara on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 05:26
 

Yay baby!!

I swore to go next year no matter where it's at. And thank goodness for chicago, always wanted to visit that place. I'm going to be there baby!

Girl en Route

Submitted by meenagar on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 06:06
 

Yay!

Chicago should be relatively easy for me to get to. :)

Monkey Trouble, Sassymonkey Reads, and Sassymonkey Eats

Submitted by sassymonkey on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 07:59
 

Next year then, Blogher will

Next year then, Blogher will be close to the headquarters of many fo the national associations - and perhaps inspire some of the staff to attend.

One highlight for me of this conference was overhearing hotel staff talk in awe about the energy and warm of the attendees.

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Submitted by Kare Anderson on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 10:17
 

*Insert Manic Cabbage Patch Dancing Here*

CHICAGO!! Fantastic news; that clinches it. I will be there next year. Marking the calendar now! Sometimes, life is sah-weet.

Stay At Aum Mom

Submitted by Melkist on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 10:24
 

*kicks you*

I said NOT DURING CAMP NEXT YEAR.

No one listens to me. *sighs* Another year, still an outcast. Stupid schedules. ;)

Family Living; Hatfield Style
Jenna

Submitted by JennaHatfield on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 10:38
 

Excellent!

So excited to mark my calendar for next year!

Submitted by deannie on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 10:55
 

Rock over london, Rock over

Rock over london, Rock over Chicago!

Alotta Errata : Living life one mistake at a time

Submitted by Alotta Errata on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 10:57
 

This is great news! When

This is great news! When most blogging cons are still predominantly West Coast, the idea of moving them out to other regions was one just waiting to happen. And what better place for the business conference than New York? Well, maybe Boston ;-)

Tish Grier
Editor, Corante Media Hub
Blogging at: The Constant Observer and
Love&Hope&Sex&Dreams

Submitted by Tish G on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 11:40
 

I already put this on my

I already put this on my calendar. I did not go this year - and I wish I did.

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Submitted by jilbean3 on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 11:46
 

Very cool! I'd love to get

Very cool! I'd love to get to both, we'll see!

Busy Mom Blog

Submitted by Busy Mom on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 12:27
 

Cewl...

...things are looking better for me attending both in '07 (knocking on wood 'til knuckles bleed)...um...anyone wanna hitch a ride from Joisey ;o)

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Submitted by Liz Thompson on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 12:39
 

Road trip to Chicago?

Are you going to drive from NJ to Chicago, Liz?

I'd be interested in that road trip! I am definitely, absolutely, without-a-doubt going to make it to BlogHer07 in Chicago (one of my fave cities in the US!). I'll be flying in to NYC from Dubai, and a road trip sounds a lot more fun than just jumping on a place from NYC to Chicago!

Jules

BlogHer Contributing Editor, Australia, New Zealand & Oceania
Dragongirl blog

Submitted by Jules on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 17:12
 

I'm happy you're happy :)

Well, most of you.

I agree that Serbia is a long way to come, so hopefully some day we'll be announcing BlogHer Internationale.

And Jenna, what kind of camp is this that only exists on BlogHer weekend? You should talk to them about their poor scheduling!!!

Elisa Camahort
BlogHer and Worker Bees
elisa@blogher.org/elisa@workerbees.biz

Submitted by Elisa Camahort on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 12:56
 

LOL

Only the oldest (189 years next year) Holiness campmeeting in the country, yo! I think they beat you out on existence for years. YOU change your dates. ;)

I think someone should take a picture of me with them and photograph themselves with it during the entire event. Yes. Do that.

Family Living; Hatfield Style
Jenna

Submitted by JennaHatfield on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 15:12
 

Hey, Jenna

Since the camp has been around that long... can't you send the spouse and kids to camp, and skip it just this once???

Debra
A Stitch In Time
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Submitted by debra roby on Wed, 08/02/2006 - 09:01
 

Well, Hmm

I'll keep it in mind. Basically it will come down to flight costs and if my family would be willing to drive me to the Pittsburgh airport on Friday. And technically, if I took an early Sunday flight out... I could be back in time for evening goodbyes.

But, we'll see how Josh feels about that whole idea. ;) LOL. I'll definitely keep it in mind. *taps foot* Because now I REALLY want to do that.

Family Living; Hatfield Style
Jenna

Submitted by JennaHatfield on Wed, 08/02/2006 - 11:49
 

I'll be there. That's right,

I'll be there.

That's right, you heard me.
Sarah and the Goon Squad

Submitted by Sarah on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 12:59
 

I am so freakin' excited for

I am so freakin' excited for BlogHer '07. I live 4 hours from Chicago so this is convenient for me. I've already requested vacation time, a year in advance! Thanks BlogHer for rotating the conference location!

Dana From The Dana Files

Bloggin' Mommas...Changing the World One Blog At A Time!

Submitted by Dana J. Tuszke on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 17:30
 

Elizabeth Table for

Elizabeth
Table for Five
http://table4five.wordpress.com

I checked and it is 218 miles to Chicago from my house. So I can drive instead of spending two whole days on airplanes. Woo -HOO!!!

Submitted by Elizabeth@Table for Five on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 18:13
 

PERFECT!

And the reason I couldn't go this year was because I was IN CHICAGO...I'm just ahead of my time. But my calendar is marked for 2007! I'm really enjoying reading about everyone's trip, it sounds amazing!

Submitted by Paintingchef on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 18:46
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