Blogger Conferences Schedule & Events for 2012

On this page you will find a helpful listing of blog, social media, and Internet marketing conferences that will be taking place around the country this year. Comprehensive information such as name of conference, date, location, and cost is provided, as well as some details pertaining to conference's “mission”, who attends (e.g. bloggers, internet marketers, affiliates), what level of experience is recommended to attend, etc. Please be advised that, although we work our best to keep the information provided accurate, you should always check the conference's official site (link provided) for the most up-to-date information.

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February

2/3 – 2/5: Social Online Conference
About:> A three-day online conference for women who blog and partake in social media
Location: N/A
Cost: $60; price includes full 3-day to live events and speakers, full recordings sent after conference completion, ebooks, giveaways, and lifetime access to conference forum

2/4: Super Mom Entrepreneur Conference and Expo
About: A one-day event for “mom-preneurs” (and wannabe mom-preneurs!) who want to learn how to expand their business while balancing family life
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Cost: basic tickets FREE; VIP upgrade $29 (includes keynote luncheon and chance to pitch your product to QVC and HSN scout Jim DeBetta!)

2/8: Independent Fashion Bloggers Conference
About: A one-day event for fasion bloggers to discuss the challenges of the industry and, of course, methods on overcoming those challenges
Location: New York, NY
Cost: $65 for IFB members (those who own their own fashion blog and have been approved by IFB); $300 for “Corporate Non-Members” (those who are attending on behalf of a company OR those who wish to learn more about fashion blogging)

2/23 – 2/25: BlissDom Conference
About: A three-day event for women who already love blogging and social media and want to learn more, from newbie to pro!
Location: Nashville, TN
Cost: $199

2/26 – 2/28: Design Bloggers Conference
About: A three-day event for professional interior designers who already partake in new media and want to learn more, or those who are interested in how new media is applicable to their business
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Cost: $495 for bloggers; $695 for suppliers of interior design products and media companies

March

3/8 – 3/10: Dad 2.0 Summit
About: A three-day event for fathers who are actively participating in household purchasing decisions, etc. and want to learn the tools and tactics utilized by great bloggers in order to create and online presence and make money online
Location: Austin, TX
Cost: $349

3/9 – 3/11: Texas Style Council
About: A three-day event which works to bring bloggers, brands, and small companies together
Location: Austin, TX
Cost: SOLD OUT; be sure to periodically check site for re-opening of registration

3/15 - 3/16: Social Media Tulsa Conference
About: A two-day event for anyone from small business owners looking to create a social media martketing agenda to professional marketers looking to take their strategies to the next level
Location: Tulsa, OK
Cost: Regular Registration $225; Non-Profit Organization, Student, Educator, and Senior Registrations $100

3/19 – 3/23: SES Conference and Expo
About: A five-day event in which people of all experience levels will learn something new- from total newbies, to those bloggers or companies that are already yielding great search results and are curious as to how they can improve, to professionals who are skeptical as to why they should attend a conference when online research is free!
Location: New York, NY
Cost: Expo Hall Pass FREE in advance, $50 on site; see Rates and Registration details for further information

3/22 – 3/23: BlogHer Entrepreneurs
About: A two-day event designed for women with entrepreneurial motives!
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Cost: $249

3/24: Blog Better Boston
About: A one-day event created for bloggers, by bloggers Alana of The
Good Girl Gone Blog and Amy of Stylish Year. Workshops offered are geared towards attendees' specific needs, and panels of bloggers AND brands teach attendees how to best promote themselves.
Location: Boston, MA
Cost: Early Bird Registration $54, Regular Registration $64

April

4/19 – 4/21: SNAP! The Conference
About: A three-day event targeting creative handmade, craft, DIY, etc. bloggers with the goal of creating a greater sense of community
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Cost: Early Bird Registration $250, Regular Registration $300

4/21: Bloggy Boot Camp
About: A one-day event for women interested in blogging and social media who want to not only network with like-minded women, but learn a great deal in the process no matter what your primary interests are!
Location: St. Louis, MO
Cost: $99

4/27 – 4/29: The 2:1 Conference
About: A three-day faith-based event for parents who home-school and/or blog, or are interested in homeschooling and/or blogging
Location: Sterling, VA
Cost: $199 (includes conference admission, access to all sessions, and meals)

May

5/3 - 5/5: Mom 2.0 Summit
About: A three-day event for mommy bloggers and/or female entrepreneurs who create content on the Internet
Location: Miami, FL
Cost: New Year Special Full Conference Registration $415 (ends 2/29/12), Full Conference Registration $449

5/4 - 5/6: Camp Blogaway
About: A three-day event for food and recipe bloggers of any level of expertise who wish to learn more about topics such as monetization, use of photographs, SEO, working with corporations, writing product reviews, and much more!
Location: Redlands, CA
Cost: $325 (includes lodging, full conference access, all meals and snacks, wine tastings, workbook, and swag)

5/19: Bloggy Boot Camp
About: A one-day event for women interested in blogging and social media who want to not only network with like-minded women, but learn a great deal in the process no matter what your primary interests are!
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Cost: $99

5/19 - 5/20: Gleek Retreat
About: A two-day event created for bloggers by bloggers! Gleek Retreat is for any woman who has a blog, is thinking about creating a blog, bloggers who want to connect with other bloggers, and PR reps who wish to meet great bloggers!
Location: Holland, MI
Cost: Please check back reguarly for cost update or check out the conference's website.

5/21 - 5/23: Blogfest 2012
About: A three-day event for interior design bloggers and those in the interior design industry who wish to connect with interior design bloggers
Location: New York, NY
Cost: SOLD OUT; email info@blogfest2012.com with your name and blog URL to be added to the waiting list

5/25 - 5/27: SheCon 2012
About: A three-day event in which female bloggers of all experience levels can become connected with brands, learn about topics such as SEO, and network with one another
Location: Orlando, FL
Cost: "Early Bird Full Conference Pass" $149 until March 15 (includes a FREE afternoon pass to a Disney theme park of your choice, networking breakfasts, and all educational sessions); "Full Conference Pass" $199 once Early Bird special ends; "SheCon Expo Hall Pass" FREE! (includes access to expo hall and daily happy hour events)

June

6/3 - 6/5: Reviewer's Retreat
About: A three-day event catering specifically to bloggers in the product review niche
Location: Concord-Charlotte, NC
Cost: "Full Access: Early Bird" $199; "Full Access" $239 once Early Bird special ends

6/5 - 6/7: BlogWorld
About: An event so huge it is suggested you check out the conference's "About" page for the most detailed information!
Location: New York, NY
Cost: See Registration Pricing details for further information

6/8 - 6/9: BlogHer Food
About: A two-day event for food bloggers of all experience levels to network and learn how to optimize their sites and monetize their blogs
Location: Seattle, WA
Cost: Blogger rate $298; Company rate $598

6/15 - 6/17: Travel Blog Exchange
About: A three-day event presented by BlogWorld for travel bloggers to share their blogs, pictures, and experiences while learning more about blogging
Location: Keystone, CO
Cost: Many ticket options are available for viewing here

6/21 - 6/22: Haven Conference
About: A two-day event for DIY and home bloggers!
Location: Atlanta, GA
Cost: $199

6/22 - 6/24: Type-A Parent Conference
About: A three-day event in which bloggers will learn from other influential, insightful bloggers about networking, branding, and making money!
Location: Charlotte, NC
Cost: "Early Bird Full Pass" $197 (will be $247 once Early Bird special ends); "Early Bird Family Pass" $147/person (will be $187/person once Early Bird special ends)

July

7/12 - 7/14: evo'12
About: A three-day event for female bloggers to be inspired by the evolution of women in social media by learning how to build their brand and walk away feeling connected with other bloggers and brands
Location: Park City, UT
Cost: Early Bird pass $299 ($349 once Early Bird special ends)

August

8/2 - 8/4: BlogHer '12
About: A three-day event for food bloggers of all experience levels to network and learn how to optimize their sites and monetize their blogs
Location: New York, NY
Cost: Many ticket options are available for viewing here

8/17 - 8/19: Wine Bloggers Conference
About: A three-day event for wine bloggers of all experience levels and those in the wine industry who would like to interact with wine bloggers
Location: Portland, OR
Cost: $95 for wine bloggers unaffiliated with a business or organization, $295 for industry wine bloggers, $395 for non-blogger participants

September

9/15: Bloggy Boot Camp
About: A one-day event for women interested in blogging and social media who want to not only network with like-minded women, but learn a great deal in the process no matter what your primary interests are!
Location: Dallas, TX
Cost: $99

9/27: Bloggy Conference
About: A one-day event for female bloggers to better their blog and further their social media longevity by obtaining resources applicable to their blogs and network with other bloggers
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Cost: $250; purchase a ticket with a friend and save $75 a piece and add a Bloggy Conference badge to your blog for another $25 in savings!

9/28 - 9/30: Blogalicious
About: A three-day event for celebrating diversity in social media
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Cost: $199 for bloggers, $299 for businesses and brands

October

10/4 - 10/6: Savvy Blogging Summit
About: A three-day event for bloggers to learn all about a range of topics such as marketing and monetizing, SEO, social media, and networking
Location: Atlanta, GA
Cost: Early Bird $250 ($275 after Early Bird special ends)

10/13: Bloggy Boot Camp
About: A one-day event for women interested in blogging and social media who want to not only network with like-minded women, but learn a great deal in the process no matter what your primary interests are!
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Cost: $99

November

Please check back regularly for updates to this section.

December