Events

Conferences and cocktail parties for media professionals

Conferences

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.

San Francisco June 2-5, 2013 | Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Berlin September 18-19, 2013 | Kalkscheune

New York City October 1-3, 2013 | New Yorker Hotel

San Jose June 1-4, 2014 | DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose

AllTwitter Marketing Conference Master proven techniques, tools, and trends to utilize the Twitter platform to drive brand awareness, engagement, and sales.

San Francisco June 4, 2013 | Hilton San Francisco Union Square

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.

San Francisco June 5, 2013 | Hilton San Francisco Union Square

New York City December 4, 2013 | New Yorker Hotel

Inside Social Apps Conference & Expo Tackle key issues and explore new opportunities facing social and mobile apps, including marketing, monetization, app and game design, and distribution on established and emerging platforms with today's leading developers.

San Francisco June 6-7, 2013 | Hilton San Francisco Union Square

New York City December 2-3, 2013 | New Yorker Hotel

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 June 6 - 18, 2013

Job Search Intensive Over 4 weeks, work one-on-one with our supportive advisors to refine your job search strategy, get guidance and inspiration from world class speakers, and network with hundreds of peers.

ONLINE June 11-July 2, 2013

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.

SUMMER July 10-11, 2013 | Chicago, McCormick Place Convention Center

FALL September 17-18, 2013 | San Jose, DoubleTree Hotel Convention Center

Asia-Pacific October 1-2, 2013 | Singapore, Marina Bay Sands

SPRING April 3-4, 2014 | New York City, Javits Convention Center

Facebook Marketing Intensive Develop a campaign strategy that will optimize results by increasing your presence, engagement, and sales.

ONLINE July 10 - 31, 2013

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.

New York City July 30, 2013 | New Yorker Hotel

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 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

Robots & Drones Explore the future of personal drones and robots, including business opportunities and the impact of these new technologies on various aspects of life.

San Jose September 16, 2013 | DoubleTree Hotel Convention Center

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

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

Cocktail Parties

more media-related events

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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