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6 Inspirational Keynote Speaker Events Professionals Should Attend in 2019

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By Kayla Matthews

To keep pace with business best practices, you need to stay at peak professional prowess. Your skill in the workplace depends on constant self-improvement, and there are few better — or more entertaining — ways to get inspired than by attending one of next year’s keynote speaker events.

At the best in their industry and the top of their class, keynote speakers offer insight that has guided them toward success in their careers. The advice of top executives, CEOs and thought leaders is invaluable, and professionals with high aspirations should reserve their passes as soon as possible.

In this article, we’ll list six inspirational keynote speaker events every businessperson should attend in 2019.

1. SXSW

South by Southwest began in 1987 and has only continued to grow in size and popularity. Based in Austin, Texas, the conference runs for 10 days from March 8 to 17 and attracts talent from the film, music and interactive media industries. Simply put, those in the entertainment sector can’t afford to skip SXSW.

Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom, television showrunner Marti Noxon and singers Shirley Manson and Lauren Mayberry are all set to appear on stage in 2019, providing a diverse lineup that’s sure to keep the interest of anyone involved in the creative community. Don’t miss out on this prime opportunity!

2. IBM Think

From one of the most famous names in innovation comes an exciting event every tech professional should make time to see. Hosted in San Francisco’s Moscone Center, IBM Think 2019 runs from Feb. 12 to 15, and promises to thrill attendees with incredible advances in their field, offering discussions with IBM experts.

Whether you’re a fledgling IT administrator, a software developer or the head of your own Silicon Valley startup, IBM Think 2019 will give you ample opportunity to network with like-minded individuals in your profession. This is one speaker event that’s mandatory for those who want to keep current.

3. Inspiring Women Leaders Conference

Relevant to businesspeople of any gender, the 2019 Inspiring Women Leaders Conference will host speakers who have overcome biases and barriers in male-dominated industries. Their success stories and actionable advice are an inspiration to those who struggle with similar obstacles every day.

Both men and women can learn from the trials of these individuals and their push for fair business practices. Interested professionals should set aside time from March 7 to 8 to attend the conference in Gainesville, Fla., hosted at the University of Florida’s Hilton Conference Center.

4. Inspire: Leading Authorities’ Day of Ideas

Leading Authorities, a Washington, D.C.-headquartered speakers bureau, is hosting a can’t-miss, one-day-only event featuring some of their most sought-after keynote speakers. The 2019 Day of Ideas event, held on March 8, is your opportunity to hear presentations on engaging topics, while networking with top professional meeting planners.

5. World Conference on Quality and Improvement

Representing attendees from a wide variety of industries and nationalities, the 2019 WCQI brings professionals together to discuss the challenges they face in today’s unpredictable marketing landscape. The 2019 theme is Leading Change, with a focus on how businesspeople can approach problems proactively.

From May 20 to 22 in Fort Worth, Texas, professionals will learn how they can engage tomorrow’s problems with today’s solutions. They’ll hear from inspirational speakers on how best to address subjects like AI, big data, cybersecurity, smart manufacturing and other relevant topics.

6. Adobe Summit

Adobe is a familiar brand in dozens of different industries, from advertising to finance to data management. Last year’s summit saw leaders from Coca-Cola, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn contribute to the conversation, and this year’s summit will introduce more big names in business.

Those interested in Adobe’s latest innovations will have a chance to hear from speakers who share their passion, and from March 26 to 28 in Las Vegas, Nev., professionals will meet in the Sands Convention Center and Venetian Congress Center to network and talk shop about their occupations.

Don’t Get Left Behind!

As an essential part of your company, you have a responsibility to stay up to date and ahead of the curve. Any of the six events listed here can help you on your way toward professional growth, so don’t hesitate!

Research an event and secure a spot today.

About the Author: Kayla Matthews writes about communication and workplace productivity on her blog, Productivity Theory. Her work has also appeared on Talent Culture, MakeUseOf, The Muse and Fast Company.

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Blogging Conference Guide for 2014

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By Jessy Troy

Bloggers unite! The year 2014 is going to be a huge one for conferences where we can all get together, learn about current trends, improve marketing results, boost content and make plenty of valuable friends along the way.

Some of the events going on are truly exciting, as they are some of the biggest series around. If you are planning on attending any conferences within the next twelve months, here are some you should really consider.

1. SOBCon Chicago 2014

SOBCon Chicago 2014

SOBCon comes back stronger in 2014! Please read the official updates here. Even though the event in Portland was canceled, we will all be looking forward to Chicago SOBCon this year!

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2. Content Marketing World

Content Marketing World

Content Marketing Institute is one of the most popular marketing sites on the web. Their annual conference is huge, and a huge boost for any career to be seen speaking there. The speaker proposal deadline has passed, but it’s still a great place to network!

Where and When: Cleveland, Ohio. The Conference is September 8-11th, 2014.

3. BlogHer

BlogHer

For the women bloggers out there, you can attend a conference aimed directly at you and the special considerations to females in the blogosphere. Founded in 2005 by Elisa Camahort Page, Jory Des Jardins and Lisa Stone, BlogHer is a great site for educating, spreading awareness and assisting women online in their content and marketing.

Their annual event is always very informative and a lot of fun. Sign up early, because these tickets sell very fast. Also check out Pathfinder, the pre-conference set of workshops only open to a few hundred attendees on a first come, first serve basis. Tickets are on sale now.

Where and When: Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 8:00 AM – Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 11:00 PM (PDT) in
San Jose, CA

4. Now What?

Now What?

Still rather new on the conference circuit, Now What is still managing to attract a lot of attention from industry leaders and members of the public alike. Focused on web content, management and marketing, it is a great opportunity to keep up with the latest trends in the market. All while having plenty of chances to network with others and meet with representatives from dozens of well known brands in the expo hall. They are currently accepting submissions for speakers and workshops.

Where and When: Sioux Falls, South Dakota – Washington Pavilion in
April 23-24, 2014. The official venue hasn’t been announced yet.

5. Lifestyle Bloggers Conference

Lifestyle Bloggers Conference

For the fourth year in a row, Lifestyle Bloggers Conference is coming to Los Angeles. Aimed at female and Latina bloggers in particular, it is a great chance to learn about how social media is changing the face of blogs through greater community interaction.

There will be three keynotes, two sponsored lunches, a tour behind the scenes of LA Mart, and various panels and workshops. Unlike many other conferences, this one tries to cover all topics relevant to bloggers, from copyright law to SEO. If you want a well rounded conference targeted at women, you will love this event.

Where and When: March 27-29. 2014 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (PDT), Los Angeles, CA. Be sure to book a hotel closer to the venue which is Cooper Design Place this time. One of the sites that has a convenient search and a huge database is LosAngelesHotels.

6. Design Bloggers Conference

Design Bloggers Conference

A great place to meet other designers, Design Bloggers Conference has the distinction of being just as much about inspiring creativity as it does learning about an industry. This time they will have two keynotes at the two day event: Jeffrey Alan Marks and Candice Olson. There will also be a fantastic expo there you won’t want to miss, held by the dozens of sponsors who will be showing off the latest in interior design products and ideas.

Where and When: This year the conference will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, 3300 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia, March 2-4.

Why Should I Attend A Blogger Conference?

This is a common question, and an understandable one. When your work is primarily done online, and social media becomes the backbone of that work, it is easy to forget how important one on one interaction can be. Sure, you can learn a lot of what is offered online during webinars or posted presentations. But you lose the human element.

Meeting up face to face with other bloggers is a great way to forge lasting working relationships. Not to mention it is a fun and exciting way to spark innovation, collaborate on project ideas, and just get away from the computer for a couple of days.

It also lets you interact more directly with experts and industry leaders in a way that leaves a lasting impression. You know you are more likely to remember someone you speak with over drinks than someone you tweet back and forth to.

Conclusion

When you work online it can be easy to forget to leave the web behind and really speak to others. These conferences are a great reminder that will have some serious benefits along the way.

Jessy Troy is the self-made marketer blogging at Viral Mom, the established blog for WAHMs. You can follow Jessy on Twitter as @jessytroy.

Why Conventions and Conferences Are Worth It: Top Events Left in 2012

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Why Conventions and Conferences Are Worth Your Time

One of the most important things you can do for your business is continue to be informed -— learn the strategies of the top industry leaders, keep up on the latest news, and do what you can to understand how Google works and how you can improve your company website. Knowing what is buzzing in your industry, the Internet landscape, and the overall economy will help ensure that you’re prepared for anything. One key way to make sure that you are present and informed about your industry is to attend quality seminars, conferences, and conventions.

Unfortunately, many companies are still not taking advantage of all that these meetings have to offer. Attending conferences takes time, energy, and money. Business owners are typically so busy that they barely have time to go home and be with their families let alone attend a conference, so it simply doesn’t get done. However, most business owners who do attend one to two conferences per year find them to be extremely valuable for a few reasons:

  • You make great connections.
  • Speakers usually give advice from experience, so you can learn from others’ mistakes.
  • Conferences often discuss strategies and tactics that are new to most.
  • Typical question and answer sessions allow you to make the experience personal.
  • Customers and clients love to hear that you’ve been to a conference with some of the top industry leaders. It proves to them that you are just as authoritative as those popular names, and it proves that you have the same information at your disposal as they do.

The important thing about attending conventions is making sure you attend the right conventions. Try to go to a convention or seminar that has a good reputation and has been going on for a few years. There are conventions that occur in all different parts of the U.S., so chances are you will not feel as though you need to travel to attend.

Top 5 SEO and Social Media Conventions Left in 2012

Some of the most popular conventions occurring in 2012 revolve around SEO and social media. These lessons can transfer over into every industry and work for any company with a company website. Fortunately, there are still a few left in 2012:

1. Event: SES Chicago; Date: Nov 12-16; Location: Chicago, IL

This is by far one of the most popular and talked-about SEO events of the year, and it’s coming up quickly! A great variety of industry leaders will be speaking at the event, and there are so many different seminars that occur that you can really pick and choose what you need to learn about the most. People come from all over the world to go to one of the many SES conventions, and Chicago is the last one in the U.S. this year. Prices differ based how many different presentations and/or workshops you want to attend (you can also get a discounted price if you sign up early!).

2. Event: Search Marketing Expo (SMX); Date: Oct 1-4; Location: New York City

This convention has workshops including International Search Summit, aimClear Facebook Marketing Intensive, Advanced Adwords Training, and Bruce Clay SEO training. Danny Sullivan of Search Engine Land is the co-chair of the event, so you know you’re getting top information and a personalized experience. If you sign up before August 31 you can earn Early Bird specials, which will save you an average of $150. The price will depend upon whether you’re looking to attend the entire weekend or just one day, so you can click here for more details.

3. Event: Pubcon; Date: Oct 15-18; Location: Las Vegas, NV<.h4>

This is another one of the most famous seminars for small businesses because it offers very specific information about technology and how you can use technology to your advantage. Many attend this event only to attend what is called an “interactive site review,” which is where you can talk with several industry leaders about your website specifically. This isn’t something many conventions of this size offer, so it’s a huge benefit. If this doesn’t interest you, Matt Cutts of Google will be speaking, so have your questions ready! There is a huge range of prices, so visit the Pubcon website to decide which itinerary is right for you.

4. Event: Under the Radar; Date: Nov 15-16; Location: San Francisco, CA

Despite the name, this convention has been around since 2003 because it is always so successful. According to the Under the Radar website, 67% of their presenters have gone on to raise funding or be acquired by top names like Google, Yahoo, Cisco, BT, Microsoft, Twitter, Fox Interactive, and more. Naturally, hundreds attend this convention to follow in their footsteps.

5. Event: Content Marketing World; Date: Sept 4-6; Location: Columbus, OH

Many of the conventions discussed above are very broad and allow you to choose different seminars you’d like to attend. Content Marketing World, on the other hand, is very specific. This convention is all about SEO and content marketing, which is something that is becoming increasingly important for companies looking to improve their SERP ranking. Visit the website to learn more about prices and options.

**Bonus Event** SOBCon; Date: Sept 28-30; Location: Portland, OR

I know I said this was a top 5 list, but I couldn’t leave out the convention coming to you from our own Successful Blog. This seminar is full of interactive sessions and features some of the top industry leaders, including Liz Strauss. The conference is mainly focused on starting a business or re-starting your business. With so many looking to go in a new direction for the New Year, this is one of the best conventions to attend. You can sign up now by visiting the website.

I tried to find conventions that were spread out across the U.S., but there are certainly more to be found. Do you know of any great SEO or social media conventions in your area? Would you go back again? Let us know in the comments below!

Author’s Bio:
Amanda DiSilvestro gives small business and entrepreneurs SEO advice ranging from keyword density to recovering from Panda and Penguin updates. She writes for Higher Visibility, a nationally recognized SEO consulting firm that offers online marketing services to a wide range of companies across the country. Connect with Higher Visibility on Google+ and Twitter to learn more!