Blogging Conventions 2009

List of Mom Blogging Conventions (and then some)

I have had a hard time tracking down which conventions are good to go to  for mom bloggers and which bloggers are going to what. Of course for me, part of going to a convention is to meet the same girls I talk to day in and  day out, so its also important I’m making the connections with those I already talk to online. I have compiled a list of blogging conventions you may want to consider this year as a “mom blogger’, since I thought it would be helpful to those trying to decide as well.

I will be attending BlogHer09 this year. I can really only afford to go  to one. However, if someone out there wants to sponsor me, Ill wear your tshirt all weekend. LOL!

If you know about a convention that is good for mommy bloggers that I have missed in this list, let me know in the comments and Ill go to the site and add them.

~trisha

Blog World Expo:(October 15th-17th) The 2009 BlogWorld & New Media Expo will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, beginning with the exclusive “Executive & Entrepreneur” conference on October 15th and continuing with the BlogWorld & New Media Expo and Conference October 16th-17th. This is first and only industry-wide tradeshow, conference, and media event dedicated to promoting the dynamic industry of new media including: Blogging, Podcasting, Social Media, Oline Video, Music, TV, Radio, Gaming, Entertainment and Communities. In addition to the only industry-wide new media industry exhibition, BlogWorld & New Media Expo features the largest new media conference in the world including more than 50 seminars, panel discussions and keynotes from iconic personalities on the leading-edge of online technology and internet-savvy business. If you are currently blogging, podcasting, vlogging, producing other forms of new media content, entering the new media industry, or researching ways to leverage new media for your large or small company, then you need to be at the only comprehensive new media convention–BlogWorld & New Media Expo. Located in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center at: 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109

BlogHer (July 23rd-25th) : Building on the momentum of four consecutive sold-out annual conferences, BlogHer ‘09 will bring bloggers from every corner of the blogosphere together for hands-on learning, rich discussions, opportunities to meet with the brands that support them and plentiful networking opportunities. BlogHer ’09 will take place on July 23-25, bringing over one thousand attendees together to celebrate 2009’s theme: “In Real Life.”

One of the number one reasons we all attend BlogHer every year, whether coming for the first time or as an old-timer, is to meet our online community “in real life”. So after five years we think it’s a great time to celebrate the fact that our blogging, whether personal, professional or political, has brought us real work, real friends, real satisfaction and is most definitely a significant part of our real life!  BlogHer ‘09 will be at the The Chicago Sheraton and Towers from July 23-25, 2009. We will kick off on Thursday July 23rd with out third annual BlogHer Business Conference, and will continue with the two-day 5th annual BlogHer Annual Conference on Friday and Saturday, July 24-25.

BlissDom   (Feb 6-7, 2009) BlissDom is YOUR conference. It was developed for bloggers by bloggers.  Whether you’re just getting started or have been blogging for years, there’s something for you at BlissDom ‘09.

We are bringing those bloggers you always wanted to meet and mingle with, right to you, to answer all your burning questions about writing, social media, marketing, and–yes–even book deals.

We’ve developed sessions for two levels of bloggers – Apprentice and Maven – so each attendee can decide which areas she personally wants to learn about or develop to grow as a blogger.

Chicks Who Click January 9th-10th- Please join us January 9-11, 2009 in Boulder, CO, for an amazing weekend of creating, connecting and collaborating!  Here is a tentative agenda:

Friday, January 9, 2009- Ski day at the beautiful Eldora Ski Resort.  Shuttles to and from Eldora, BBQ lunch on the mountain, skiing and schmoozing with a great group of peeps!  End the day with Apres Ski and Welcome Cocktails in Boulder.  Saturday, January 10, 2009- Full day of conferencing, networking, learning, sharing, Q & A, etc….. at the beautiful Highland Building in Boulder!

Fem2.0 (Feb 2nd, 2009)- Feminism 2.0 brings together the leadership of major women’s advocacy organizations and online women’s communities to further the connection between today’s issues and women’s voices. Feminism2.0 is intended for all women interested in better policy for women, families and society.

To harness the power of women on the Internet to promote women’s issues.

• To create a forum – starting with the Fem2.0 website and continuing through the event – for women to discuss the issues that are of most concern to them today, and to encourage them to use the Internet to learn more, express their opinions about them and advocate for policies that benefit women and families.
• To create an opportunity for a “meeting of minds” across generations and media platforms.
• To unite women’s voices behind the issues that the vast majority of women support, such as education, healthcare, workplace fairness and economic security.
• To position women’s issues and their advocates for the incoming administration.
• To draw new audiences to women’s issues, especially those who are Internet-focused and can cross-pollinate to increase activism.
• Expand the audience of women engaged in online media activity and activism.

SOBCon09 (May 1,2,3)- Using a unique Presentation/Workshop model, we’ll push theory into practice – the conference is designed to build solid action plans tailored to attendee’s individual needs.

On the main day, each speaker will present a 40-minute talk with a direct business application. Then attendee “mastermind” teams will work together for an additional 40 minutes to establish action steps for that part of their business. Through this process, attendees will compile and build a complete Business Action Plan by the end of the day

Florida Conference for Women( May 12th)- The non-partisan Conference, hosted in conjunction with the Florida Commission on the Status of Women, features nationally recognized speakers, presenters and panelists who are leaders in business, media, health, personal development and finance. They’ll share their experience and expertise on everything from blazing new trails, tackling challenges and achieving their goals and dreams.

In addition to the dynamic program, hundreds of exhibitors showcase a wide variety of products and services, providing a unique opportunity to connect like-minded individuals and organizations. Learn more about exhibiting at the Conference.

The Conference provides countless opportunities to connect with a dynamic community of women while also giving you the tools and resources to create the life and career you desire (and deserve!).

Mom2Summit (Feb 19th-21st)-Join social media insiders, industry leaders and influential bloggers in sharing best practices. Discuss ways to create smarter web-based marketing, and discover social media tools that engage your audience and build relationships.

The Mom 2.0 Summit is a place for marketers, bloggers, and mompreneurs to get to know one another. A place to connect, converse, and build relationships. This year’s Summit discussions will focus on social media, marketing, networks, and brand building. We will explore what those relationships mean and how we all contribute to social media.

Of course, it isn’t all about work. This is a “social” conference, so we will have fun things planned and plenty of opportunities for you to network. We can’t wait to see you in February!

~trisha