Going to a blogging conference is the best way to learn your trade from the pros. There are conferences held all over the United States throughout the year, each of them offering a different ‘flavor’ of blogging and business marketing. Here are just ten of the local and general blogging conferences that are held during this year.
- Date: June 18-19, 2010
- Location: Washington, DC
- Venue: Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Attend informative seminars with influential members of the blogging community at the Second Annual Blogging While Brown Conference. Unique topics include ’32 Ways to Make Your Blog Suck Less’ and ‘Yoga and Stress Relief for Social Media Users.’
- Date: June 24-26, 2010
- Location: Park City, Utah
- Venue: The Canyons Resort
This social media conference highlights the evolution of women in social media. Over 50 speakers converge to talk about all aspects of social media: blogging, PR, marketing, writing, photography and more. Come mingle in the mountains at Evo ’10.
- Date: June 25-27, 2010
- Location: Walla Walla, Washington
- Venue: Marcus Whitman Hotel
Everyone is invited to this conference, but it will be of special interest to wine and food bloggers. You will learn how to pair your wine with food, perform live wine blogging and learn the basics of growing an online audience.
4. BlogHer’s 6th Annual Conference
- Date: August 6 & 7, 2010
- Location: New York City, New York
- Venue: The Hilton, New York
You will have the opportunity to network with fellow bloggers from around the country at BlogHer 2010. Topics for discussion include: FTC Guidelines, Writing Inspiration and Creating Tangible Social Change.
- Date: August 20 & 21, 2010
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Learn some great blogging techniques in over 25 sessions taught by local social media experts. Some topics include: Finding the Right Podcasting Publishing Tools, Driving Leads Through Facebook and Twitter and How to Become an Email Ninja.
- Date: September 24-26, 2010
- Location: Asheville, North Carolina
- Venue: Asheville Renaissance
The most admired and insightful mom bloggers talk about branding, finding your voice and turning your passions into money. You will be taught how to promote your business and use Facebook and Twitter to gain more traffic. A Mom Market and ‘speed dating’ networking are just two of the features of this conference.
- Date: October 8-10, 2010
- Location: Miami, Florida
- Venue: Ritz-Carlton South Beach
All women bloggers are invited to this Miami conference. In the past, conference topics have included ‘Monetizing Your Blogs’ and ‘How to be Number One on Google Without Paying a Small Fortune.’ The conference will have many speakers who have found success in the blogging world.
8. BlogWorld and New Media Expo 2010
- Date: October 15-16, 2010
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Venue: Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Learn about the latest and greatest blogging tools and techniques from the social media pros. There is a large dealer’s room and plenty of seminars to attend. Boost your blog into the stratosphere with the Blog World Expo.
9. PubCon Vegas
- Date: November 8-11, 2010
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center
PubCon is one of the largest events of its kind, educating its members in networking, SEO, social media, affiliate programs and searching. With over 90 sessions featuring 200 speakers, this conference is highly focused on training you how to be a success in the online world.
10. SobCon 2011
- Date: April 29-May 1, 2011
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: Summit Executive Center
Mark your calendars for the upcoming SobCon 2011. There you will meet several Successful and Outstanding Bloggers who have made it in the blogosphere. They will offer tips and best blogging practices to help you rise to the top. At night, you can party with the presenters and network like there’s no tomorrow. Keeping up with the newest and greatest techniques and technologies will help you in getting several steps ahead of the pack. Have a great time while being trained by the best.
James Adams is a blogger and writer who works at Cartridge Save where he reviews products such as HP 351 ink and writes about design on their blog.


10 Upcoming Blogging Conferences Worth Attending !…
10 blogging conferences in this and next month which are worth attending…
Hey no India
Unfortunately !
Very useful list.
If I am not too busy, I may consider attending some of these!
Thanks very much for putting it all in one place for me to easily find
Sad India’s name is not mentioned! Though we are having quality bloggers
But hey james nice to see you here
Great site. A lot of useful information here. I’m sending it to some friends!
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