More conferences to put on your calendar

In addition to the conference/events I just posted discounts for, there are several others we think are super and you should add to your calendar to attend:

• NCDD 2008 Conference: October 3-5, 2008 in Austin, TX – NCDD’s dynamic conferences bring together leaders and future leaders in public engagement, conflict resolution and related fields to share resources and strategies, build lasting relationships, increase the visibility and effectiveness of their work, tackle challenges we face, and initiate collaborative projects.
• BlogHer Reach Out Tour: October 11, 2008 in Boston, MA – One-day conference that will feature a broad range of topics and speakers, cocktail parties for networking and socializing, and a little bit of local flavor. We’ll be focusing on topics that seem to resonate strongest in these cities, and looking to local bloggers to help lead the discussions.
• BlogHer Reach Out Tour: October 13, 2008 in Washington, DC - One-day conference that will feature a broad range of topics and speakers, cocktail parties for networking and socializing, and a little bit of local flavor. We’ll be focusing on topics that seem to resonate strongest in these cities, and looking to local bloggers to help lead the discussions.
• Blogwell – How Big Companies Use Social Media: October 28, 2008 in San Jose, CA -Unprecedented insight on social media from Cisco, Intel, Wells Fargo, Walmart, UPS, Kaiser Permanente, Graco, and Home Depot. Measuring ROI, managing teams, legal issues, BtoB, working with agencies and creating great content. This is the best opportunity available for anyone looking to get started or improve their corporate social media efforts. Learn from the world’s top companies who are already doing it well. Get practical, how-to advice, a lesson on tricky disclosure issues, and loads of ideas and examples for just $200. From GasPedal and Blog Council.
• 3rd Annual Society for New Communications Research Symposium & Awards Gala: November 14, 2008 in Cambridge, MA – This very special event will feature the presentation of the Society’s Fellows’ latest research projects and winning case studies from around the world through the Society’s Excellence in New Communications awards program.