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Conferences and cocktail parties for media professionals

Conferences

Job Search Intensive
Job Search Intensive Work one-on-one with our supportive advisors to refine your job search strategy, while receiving guidance and inspiration from world class speakers and networking with hundreds of peers.
ONLINE August 6-27, 2013
Copy Editing 101
Copy Editing 101 Break into copy editing with the best in the business. Learn copy editing skills, master a copy test, and get freelance work in our online event and workshop.
ONLINE August 7 - 28, 2013
Social Media 101
Social Media 101 Get up and running on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Google+ with hands-on training from experts. Watch live how-to sessions, work one-on-one with an advisor throughout the week, and complete assignments tailored to your personal goals.
ONLINE September 12 - October 10, 2013
Inside3DPrinting
Inside 3D Printing Conference & Expo Delve into the current and future impact of 3D printing, as well as its applications and services with leading industry experts.
FALL September 17-18, 2013 | San Jose, DoubleTree Hotel Convention Center
Asia-Pacific October 1-2, 2013 | Singapore, Marina Bay Sands
BRAZIL December 2-3, 2013 | Sao Paulo, World Trade Center
GERMANY March 10-11, 2014 | Berlin, Estrel Hotel
SPRING April 2-4, 2014 | New York City, Javits Convention Center
Public Relations Intensive
Public Relations Intensive Receive hands-on public relations insights to improve your PR campaigns.
ONLINE September 17 - October 8, 2013
Semantic Technology & Business Conference
Semantic Technology & Business Conference Explore the opportunities and challenges jointly impacting both corporate business leaders and technologists at the world's largest, most authoritative conference on semantic technology and business.
New York City October 2-3, 2013 | New Yorker Hotel
Europe February 12-13, 2014 | Kalkscheune Berlin
San Jose June 2-5, 2014 | DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose
Social Media Marketing Boot Camp
Social Media Marketing Boot Camp Use a social media marketing strategy to drive sales and engagement. Over 8 weeks, you'll learn from social media thought leaders in live keynote sessions and work with an advisor to create your own strategy in this hybrid course and event.
ONLINE October 17 - November 21, 2013
AllFacebook Marketing Conference
AllFacebook Marketing Conference Identify the best tools, apps, research, and advertising trends across the Facebook and mobile social landscape to effectively incorporate them your marketing strategy and social media initiatives.
Berlin November 6, 2013 | Hotel Berlin
AllFacebook Marketing Conference
AllFacebook Developer Conference Join Germany's largest social media developer conference.
Berlin November 6, 2013 | Hotel Berlin
Social Gaming & Gambling Summit
Social Gambling & Gaming Summit Gain real-world insight and a thorough understanding of the fundamental concepts, tools, and solutions which are key to the rapidly emerging area of social gambling and gaming.
London November 21, 2013 | 200 Aldersgate - St Paul's
Las Vegas December 10-11, 2013 | MGM Grand Las Vegas
Inside Mobile Apps Conference & Expo
Inside Mobile Apps Conference & Expo Harness the latest trends and fastest growing opportunities shaping the mobile and social app ecosystem along with best practices for successful game design, distribution, marketing, and monetization in a multi-platform world.
New York City December 3-4, 2013 | New Yorker Hotel
San Francisco May 5-6, 2014 | Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Inside Social Marketing
Inside Social Marketing Conference Grasp key skills for engaging influencers across platforms and take your brand’s social media marketing strategy to the next level through first-hand case studies and practitioner presentations on effective Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Tumblr campaigns.
New York City December 3-4, 2013 | New Yorker Hotel
San Francisco May 5-6, 2014 | Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Inside Bitcoins
Inside Bitcoins Learn how virtual currencies are taking off, with processing systems becoming more reliable and traditional merchants adopting new forms of payment. Join entrepreneurs, investors, and finance professionals to explore what business opportunities are on the horizon.
Las Vegas December 10-11, 2013 | MGM Grand Las Vegas
lostremote
Lost Remote - The LA Show Discover how social media is changing the television industry through Twitter, Facebook, apps, and social platforms. Join TV execs, producers, marketers, social media experts, and social TV entrepreneurs as we look at the future of social TV.
Los Angeles December 13, 2013 | Marina del Rey Marriott
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How to submit a speaker

To submit a speaker for consideration, please email the following materials to events@mediabistro.com:

  • Biography and headshot of proposed speaker
  • The event you are submitting the speaker for, and reason why he/she is a good fit
  • Links to any appearances, previous speaking gigs, video, podcasts, or press
  • Appropriate contact information

Speakers should be submitted 90+ days prior to the event.

Please note that, due to the overwhelming number of submissions we receive, only individuals who are selected to speak will receive a reply. Although we truly appreciate all your ideas and proposals, it is simply not feasible for us to respond personally to every submission.


Cocktail Parties

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Mediabistro Book Club

Mediabistro is proud to announce the Mediabistro Book Club, where authors can highlight their latest work to cocktail party attendees. At each event, four authors will mingle and share drinks with mediabistro.com's influential audience and read a two minute selection from their work.

To be considered, please apply at least two months prior to the party you would like to be included in. You will be notified of your acceptance one month prior to the party. Parties will be held quarterly and co-hosted by Mediabistro GalleyCat editors. One application per literary work, please.

For authors selected, Mediabistro will:

  • Mention author in party email invitation (over 30,000 sent) and on the event listing with a link to the author's website
  • Photograph the event and post all pictures to Flickr -- follow up email will have a link to the Flickr site

Event format:

  • 7:00-7:30 Cocktails & mingling
  • 7:30-8:15 Readings
  • 8:15-9:00 More mingling with media peers

To apply, click on the party you would like to be chosen for:

  • There are no parties at this time.

Mediabistro Book Club past featured authors: Jen Adams, Jennifer Abernethy, Andrew Altschul, Nelson Aspen, Toby Ball, Sanjiv Bhattacharya, Barbara Browning, Jamie Cat Callan, Thomas Chatterton Williams, Susie DeFord, David Farley, Margaret Floyd, Jonathan Franklin, Melissa Ford, Steve Friedman, Richard Grossman, Judy Gruen, Gar Anthony Haywood, Jane Hodges, Carl Hoffman, Abigail Johnson Dodge, Caitlin Kelly, Nicola Kraus, Grace Krilanovich, Jim Krusoe, Shana Mahaffey, Joseph Mattson, Suzanne McGee, Emma McLaughlin, Jillian Medoff, Lisa Napoli, Alix Ohlin, Alex Palmer, Victoria Patterson, Kitty Pilgrim, Nicole Porter, Joanne Rocklin, Emily Rogan, Douglas Rushkoff, Susan Schneider, Joel Schwartzberg, Karen Stabiner, Kio Stark, Alix Strauss, Francis Tapon, Tere Tereba, Laura Vanderkam, Amy Whitaker, Kara Whitely, Ben H. Winters, Denis Wood, and Susan Wright

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