Blogger and Social Media Conferences for 2012

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A comprehensive list of 2012 Blog Conferences and Social Media Events happening in the United States and Canada.

BlogHer '12 | New York City | Aug 2-4, 2012

BlogHer brings together thousands of bloggers to connect, learn and inspire.

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Early bird pricing ranges from $198 to $698 depending on what days or sessions you wish to attend. This is one of the biggies and an experience every blogger should have at least once.

Michelle Sealey Lee: I hope to make it this year!

Marinka: always fantastic. And NYC!

Jennifer Barbour: I'm going, and I can't wait! Will I see some SkinnyScoopers there?

Eden Godsoe: So bummed to be missing it this year. A good friend is getting married and since all my friends are in their 40s that's a pretty special thing! Looking forward to next year wherever it may be. Have fun all!

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The Travel Blogger Show | Sept 11, 2012 | Los Angeles

Learn from your peers with face to face networking. Explore new resources. Learn technical tips from a fantastic line up of speakers & panels.

Travel bloggers will learn from the top travel experts as they share their success stories. More importantly, bloggers will have a chance to connect and network with travel companies and businesses. $79 for blogger registration on/after June 6th.

Bloggy Boot Camp | Dallas, TX | Sept 15, 2012

If you're interested in the hands on educational opportunities for women in social media, then join us for Bloggy Boot Camp in 2012!

Tickets are only $99. Dallas is one of four boot camps offered by the SITS girls. This one focuses on Things to consider before turning pro, ways to market a business online, how to deal with writer's block, and how to make the leap from a blog to widely recognized brand.

Rising Tide - A Conference on the Future of New Orleans | New Orleans | Sept 22, 2012

The Rising Tide Conference is an annual gathering for all who wish to learn more and do more to assist New Orleans' recovery. It's for everyone who loves New Orleans and is working to bring a better future to all its residents.

Suggested by Mallory:

2012 marks the 7th annual gathering of New Orleans bloggers & social media types working to create a better New Orleans.

Bloggy Conference | Cincinnati, OH | Sept 27-29, 2012

As an extension of the Bloggy Moms Community, Bloggy Conference is first and foremost designed with community and information as its cornerstone.

The goal of this conference is to provide real and useful information to further your social media longevity, to help you build strong connections, to provide support and resources in your areas of interest. Only by increasing your knowledge of the social media and blogging world, can you then begin to find success.

Savvy Blogging Summit | Atlanta, GA | Oct 4-6, 2012

Taking your blog to new heights.

Regular registration is $275. This is a 3-day blog to business event that is designed for hobby bloggers who are looking to turn their blogs into a business to the seasoned six figure blogger who wants to push herself further.

Bloggy Boot Camp | Las Vegas, NV | Oct 13, 2012

Hands on educational opportunities for women in social media.

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Tickets are only $99. Las Vegas is one of four boot camps offered by the SITS girls. This one focuses on how to keep PR and brands happy & coming back for more, media kits, how to demonstrate ROI, and more

Kimberly: I'm excited to see this one on the list, because I'm scheduled to speak at this one. I attended the Seattle Bloggy Boot Camp earlier this year and it really changed my blogging experience. That was the start of the success that I've been experiencing with my blogs and I'm so excited to see even more opportunities for my fellow bloggers to connect and learn more!

GamingAngel: I'm excited to attend this one!

Relevant Conference aka Allume | Oct 25-27, 2012 | Harrisburg, PA

The Relevant Conference is a one-of-a-kind conference that seeks to engage women by teaching blogging techniques and social media skill while also urging and encouraging women to live fully integrated lives with their faith and family.

A conference for Christian women bloggers who want to find a place to to connect. Registration fee is $259.

Altitude Design Summit | Salt Lake City | Jan 18-21, 2012

If you're obsessed with lifestyle, food and fashion blogs, fantastic images, smart ideas and great design inside and outside — all wrapped up with a social media bow — Altitude Design Summit is the place to be. Because we feed those obsessions.

Suggested by Mallory:

I really REALLY wanted to be there in person to meet so many fab design bloggers, but will be sending goodies for their gift bags instead. So many great people to meet and learn with & from there!

The Lady Blogger Social Online Conference | Online | Feb 3-5, 2012

The blogging conference you can attend from the comfort of your home or office.

Pricing is $60. This is a 3 day live event is hosted by The Art of Social Media and featuring some of social media’s top speakers. The nice thing is that all session are held via a live video stream so you can access them when and where you want.

Blissdom Conference 2012 | Nashville, TN | Feb 23-25, 2012

A conference for moms and women bloggers.

$199 for full registration. This year, Blissdom is doing things a little differently with a thoughtful combination of 2-hour sessions that will begin with professionally-led interactive presentations, followed by hands-on small group work.

Power Exchange Conference | San Antonio, TX | Feb 23, 2012

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Suggested by Aquila Mendez-Valdez:

This conference will feature Eric Ly, Co-Founder of LinkedIn, as well as Rick Calvert, CEO and Co-Founder of BlogWorld and new Media Expo, among others. Attendees can expect a wealth of information on experiential marketing and social media strategy.

HC Porter: The PowerExchange Conference will bring some much needed information and innovation to marketing in San Antonio Texas. In addition to the above mentioned speakers, Gary Hoover, Founder of Hoovers World and Stephen Nold, president of TSNN will be speaking and sharing their knowledge and experiences to allow business owners to learn and grow from what they have already been through-The Conference will prepare San Antonio business owners to build and maintain their own successful corporation/business through i

Darlene Kirk: Learning from the experts is the way to go! If you can't learn from the experts what who can you learn from???

Texas Style Council | Austin, TX | Mar 9-11, 2012

A Texas weekend specifically for female bloggers and shop owners in Austin, TX

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There will be a clothing swap, a conference with speakers from companies like Lucky Magazine and Refinery29, and a pop-up shop party!

SXSW 2012 | Austin, TX | Mar 9-13, 2012

A unique conference & festival that combines original music, independent films and emerging technologies in one place.

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Early bird ticket special through Jan 13th is $750. Walkup rate is $950. For first time attendees, be sure to check out http://sxsw.com/first_time for tips to making the most of your experience.

Ticlr: Definitely THE best bang for your buck. Social media + great music + the hottest Indie films? How can you go wrong!?

Social Media Tulsa Conference | Tulsa, OK | Mar 15-16, 2012

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Following their inaugural conference in 2011, The Social Media Tulsa Conference is back. With an added day of knowledge-sharing, presented by local and global social media leaders and thought starters, #SMTulsa conference attendees are sure to be inspired to take their online marketing strategies to a new level.

Blog Better Boston | Boston, MA | Mar 24, 2012

The conference for bloggers, by bloggers!

Suggested by Alana Brooks:

Though it's geared at New Englanders, everyone is welcome. The conference's goal is to send bloggers home with tactical skills they can implement themselves, whether it's tips on monetization, photography skills or design hacks!

#140cuse: Syracuse’s 140 Characters Conference | Syracuse, NY | Apr 19, 2012

The #140cuse Conference provides a platform for the worldwide Twitter community to: listen, connect, share and engage with each other, while collectively exploring the effects of the emerging real-time internet on business.

Suggested by jdross:

#140cuse will expose you to the power the real-time web has to disrupt businesses, change lives and create serendipity. You will leave with a fresh outlook on how the real time web can be used in your business and/or personal life to do something meaningful.

SNAP 2012 | Lehi, UT | April 19-21, 2012

Conference focused on modern handmade, contemporary craft, mind-blowing events and home DIY.

Early bird pricing of $200 through Jan 31st. Creativity at Your Fingertips is a conference where imaginative bloggers can come together; learn from one another and walk away invigorated.

Bloggy Boot Camp | St. Louis, MO | Apr 21, 2012

Hands on educational opportunities for women in social media.

Tickets are only $99. St Louis is one of four boot camps offered by the SITS girls. This one focuses on how to pitch PR and brand effectively.

Latina Lifestyle Bloggers National Conference & Blogger Junket | Apr 26-28, 2012 | Los Angeles

It's the first and only boutique lifestyle conference created by Latina Lifestyle Bloggers!

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Focused on the needs of the Lifestyle Blogger, the #LALLBlog conference will provide attendees with tools, tips and insights from various experts to help them “explore the possibilities” and guide attendees to “go beyond their blog” in a small-group/VIP environment. More than ten workshops, panels and activities are planned during the two and a half day conference, which will be held at Indie Loft, a creative space located in the emerging urban hub of Downtown Los Angeles. Attendees will also have

Ana Lydia: It's a MUST conference if you are in LA or can travel west at the end of April.

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Mallory added:

 2012 marks the 7th annual gathering of New Orleans bloggers & social media types working to create a better New Orleans.

Rising Tide - A Conference on the Future of New Orleans | New Orleans | Sept 22, 2012

risingtidenola.com

The Rising Tide Conference is an annual gathering for all who wish to learn more and do more to assist New Orleans' recovery. It's for everyone who loves New Orleans and is working to bring a better future to all its residents.

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Ana Lydia Monaco added:

 Focused on the needs of the Lifestyle Blogger, the #LALLBlog conference will provide attendees with tools, tips and insights from various experts to help them “explore the possibilities” and guide attendees to “go beyond their blog” in a small-group/VIP environment. More than ten workshops, panels and activities are planned during the two and a half day conference, which will be held at Indie Loft, a creative space located in the emerging urban hub of Downtown Los Angeles. Attendees will also have

Latina Lifestyle Bloggers National Conference & Blogger Junket | Apr 26-28, 2012 | Los Angeles

lallblog.eventbrite.com

It's the first and only boutique lifestyle conference created by Latina Lifestyle Bloggers!

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Melisa Wells added:

 Great midwestern conference and networking event that connects brands and bloggers

Brands and Bloggers Summit | Chicago | July 21, 2012

socialrevup.com

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susanna added:

 the UK's biggest parent blogger conference

BritMums Live | London | Jun 22-23, 2012

britmumslive.com

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Alana Brooks added:

 Though it's geared at New Englanders, everyone is welcome. The conference's goal is to send bloggers home with tactical skills they can implement themselves, whether it's tips on monetization, photography skills or design hacks!

Blog Better Boston | Boston, MA | Mar 24, 2012

blogbetterboston.com

The conference for bloggers, by bloggers!

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jess added:

 There will be a clothing swap, a conference with speakers from companies like Lucky Magazine and Refinery29, and a pop-up shop party!

Texas Style Council | Austin, TX | Mar 9-11, 2012

texasstylecouncil.com

A Texas weekend specifically for female bloggers and shop owners in Austin, TX

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Madeline Marie Johnson added:

 A convenient list of 2012 social media conferences to attend.

Related List: 2012 Social Media Conferences

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Aquila Mendez-Valdez added:

 This conference will feature Eric Ly, Co-Founder of LinkedIn, as well as Rick Calvert, CEO and Co-Founder of BlogWorld and new Media Expo, among others. Attendees can expect a wealth of information on experiential marketing and social media strategy.

Power Exchange Conference | San Antonio, TX | Feb 23, 2012

kirkmktgblog.com

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jdross added:

 #140cuse will expose you to the power the real-time web has to disrupt businesses, change lives and create serendipity. You will leave with a fresh outlook on how the real time web can be used in your business and/or personal life to do something meaningful.

#140cuse: Syracuse’s 140 Characters Conference | Syracuse, NY | Apr 19, 2012

140cuse.com

The #140cuse Conference provides a platform for the worldwide Twitter community to: listen, connect, share and engage with each other, while collectively exploring the effects of the emerging real-time internet on business.

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Cheryl Tracy Lawson added:

 Following their inaugural conference in 2011, The Social Media Tulsa Conference is back. With an added day of knowledge-sharing, presented by local and global social media leaders and thought starters, #SMTulsa conference attendees are sure to be inspired to take their online marketing strategies to a new level.

Social Media Tulsa Conference | Tulsa, OK | Mar 15-16, 2012

socialmediatulsa.org

#SMTulsa

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Mallory added:

 I really REALLY wanted to be there in person to meet so many fab design bloggers, but will be sending goodies for their gift bags instead. So many great people to meet and learn with & from there!

Altitude Design Summit | Salt Lake City | Jan 18-21, 2012

altitudesummit.com

If you're obsessed with lifestyle, food and fashion blogs, fantastic images, smart ideas and great design inside and outside — all wrapped up with a social media bow — Altitude Design Summit is the place to be. Because we feed those obsessions.

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