The Women’s Conference
Posted on: October 13, 2008
“The Women’s Conference event (http://www.californiawomen.org/the-womens-conference/) is the largest and most dynamic gathering of women in the nation. Recognized for its unparalleled capacity to empower and inspire women to become architects of change, the annual conference unites more than sixty internationally-acclaimed leaders and visionaries with 14,000 women in one arena, plus thousands more virtually, to share enriching stories of transformation and success, words of encouragement and life lessons.”
Date: Oct. 22nd
Location : Long Beach, CA
Partial list of Speakers:
- Maria Shriver – First Lady of California
- Warren Buffett -Chairman and CEO, Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
- Bono – Lead Singer of U2 and Co-founder of The ONE Campaign and (RED)
- Jean Chatzky -Best-selling author of Make Money, Not Excuses & Financial Editor for NBC’s Today
- Vicki Iovine – Author, The Girlfriends’ Guide to Pregnancy
Price : $185 -$3,000
Fee Includes : A FULL-DAY Conference Pass gives you access to The Women’s Conference 2008 and the exhibit hall, The Village, on Wednesday, October 22, from 8 AM to 7 PM. This includes admission to the Minerva Awards and Special Musical Performance by Bonnie Raitt.
Let’s build it!
Posted on: October 12, 2008
After numerous conversations with other mompreneurs about how difficult it is to find out about conferences…and which ones are worth the investment…I decided to make a list. We all know that funds are limited and nothing is worse than paying to exhibit or sponsor an even only to find out it is a dud.
I can’ do it alone…I need your constant on going input. Send me info about upcoming conferences, post comments about conferences you’ve attended that were worth the investment and those that are definitely NOT.
My goal is to be able to create a list that will help you make educated decisions about the conferences in which you will invest and participate.
M2Moms Conference
Posted on: October 12, 2008
A conference I recently heard about is M2Moms (Marketing to Moms) presented by Nick’s ParentsConnect.com (www.m2moms.com) . The conference is being held Oct. 22 & 23 in Chicago. On the site they say that when you attend this conference “you’ll get actionable content you can use now!”.
Conference Description listed on their site:
“M2Moms® is a two-day conference featuring a series of general sessions, keynotes, workshops, and roundtable discussions. Breakfast, lunch and breaks on both days, as well as receptions on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, add to the collegial ambiance and will help you maximize your networking and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.”
Some of the speakers listed are:
- Tanya Van Court –SVP, Preschool & Parents Online for Nickelodeon and MTVN Kids and Family Group
- Aimee Gerry – West Coast Director of Sales for SheKnows
- Stacy DeBroff – Founder & CEO of Mom Central Consulting
- Kara Forney – Founder of The Bump Media, Inc. and Vice President and Publishing Director of The Bump
Conference Fee: $1895.00
Fee Includes: Research, general sessions, workshops, clinics, continental breakfasts, keynotes, luncheons, on-going refreshments, receptions, and complete conference documentation.
Who should attend: Anyone looking to market their product to moms.
Have you attended this conference? Are you planning on attending this conference? If so, please let use know the following: is it worth the fee, how many people attended, how were the workshops, how were the speakers, what was the thing you liked most about the conference, what was the thing you liked least, were you a sponsor and/or speaker if so how did you get that opportunity, would you attend the conference again? We appreciate your time and feedback….it will help others make educated decisions.
Know of a conference not listed please send me an email sdavis@beyondmotherhood.com
Wishing you continued success with your business!
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BlissDom ’08
Posted on: October 20, 2008
For all the Southern Bloggers…chekout BlissDom08 (http://blissfullydomestic.com/blissfully-domestics-blissdom-08/)
“We want this event to be intimate and give our attendees the opportunity to bond with each other. What does this mean? Register now…not next week…not after you and hem and haw about it. Now. As in right now. Because once we’ve got 75 attending, you’ll have lost your chance at a fun day of sharing tips, tricks, and wisdom with other like-minded women. (Oh, and networking with the who’s who of the most fabulous women on the web).”
Partial List of Speakers: See favorite bloggers speak on a variety of topics followed by lots of Q & A. Mrs. Fussypants, Looking Toward Heaven, SimpleMom, BusyMom, BlondeMomblog, SarcasticMom, VelveteenMind, White Trash Mom, ClickNewz and Pensieve. Plus more surprise speakers!!! (no we’re not telling!)
Date: October 18,2008
Location : Nashville, TN
Fee: The cost of the conference is absolutely FREE.
NOTE: Did you attend this conference if so please leave us a review comment to let us know if you recommend attending it in the future!
Location: The Zermatt in Midway, Utah (near Park City)
Fee: BRING a Friend and SAVE! Double Occupancy is just $299 includes lodging, 3 meals, and event Single Occupancy is $349
Speakers:
- Holly Buchanan – Marketing to Women Online Expert
- Janet Meiners Thaeler – Internet Marketing Expert
- Gabrielle Blair – Design Mom and Co-Founder of Kirtsy
- Barbara Jones – Word of Mouth Marketing Expert
NOTE: If you are planning on attending this event please come back and give us a review comment to let us know if it’s worth the investment!
“At Count Me In believe that entrepreneurship equals leadership. So what does it take to be an entrepreneurial leader? In business and in life it takes part vision and discipline, part creativity and tenacity, part risk-taker and earth-shaker, part courage, confidence and commitment. It also takes a strong community. That’s where we come in. Because we believe in the power of women entrepreneurs, we’ve created the Count Me In Leadership Institute (http://www.makemineamillion.org/site/index.php?id=198) to help you nurture and enhance that power to successfully grow your business and yourself. We’ve selected topics you’ve told us are important to you, taught by the experts you’ve come to know and love. You’ll experience hands-on in-depth workshops, wisdom circles, expert panels, elevator pitch updates, creative visioning. Most of all, there will be lots of time to share with and learn from each other, one of the hallmarks of the Count Me In community. ”
Date: December 8 – December 10, 2008
Location: Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa – 3555 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL
Fee: $250-$295
Speakers: Experts Roundtable, Creative Expression Session, and the latest exciting news from Count Me In from our fearless leader, Nell Merlino. The Institute will be facilitated by Isisara Bey.
NOTE: If you are attending this event or have attended it in the past please leave a review comment to let us know if it is worth the investment.
American Baby Faire
Posted on: October 14, 2008
” American Baby Faire (http://www.americanbabyfaire.com/) is the nation’s largest expo for expectant and new families presented by Babies”R”Us. It’s the best place to see, buy and learn about all the products and services needed for baby. American Baby Faire offers sponsors and exhibitors a one-to-one marketing opportunity with pre-qualified consumers. Through comprehensive advertising, public relations and marketing partnerships with local television, radio and newspapers, American Baby Faire delivers 13,000-20,000 attendees at each of its seven two-day events!”
Location & Date:
- Chicago, IL – November 1-2, 2008
- Ft. Lauderdale, FL – March 7-8, 2009
- Boston, MA – March 21-22, 2009
- Phoenix, AZ – April 18-19, 2009
- Houston, TX – May 16-17, 2009
Fee: Check site for exhibitor pricing http://www.americanbabyfaire.com/
If you are exhibiting at this event or have participated in the past please leave a review comment and let us know if it’s worth the investment!
“Join PINK (http://www.pinkmagazine.com/events/EventsList.html) for its 4th annual conference series, featuring seven high-impact events across the nation. Attendees can bring friends, clients, mentors or employees to enjoy an inspiring two-hour lunch with America’s most influential women and:
• DISCOVER Life/Balance Solutions
• BUILD Career Success Strategies
• LEARN Valuable Business Lessons “
Dates & Location:
| Chicago | 9/24 | InterContinental Chicago |
| New York | 10/1 | Marriott Marquis |
| Dallas | 10/3 | Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas |
| Washington, D.C. | 10/10 | Omni Shoreham Hotel |
| Boston | 10/14 | Four Seasons |
| Los Angeles | 10/30 | Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza |
| Atlanta | 11/12 | Omni Hotel at CNN Center |
Fee: $125
Speakers: Vary by location to see list visit http://www.pinkmagazine.com/events/EventsList.html
If you are attending this event or have attended it in previous years please leave a review comment to let us know if it is worth the investment!
ABC Kids Expo
Posted on: October 14, 2008
“The ABC Kids Expo (http://www.theabcshow.com/) is the premier juvenile products specialty show in the nation. With more than 800 exhibitors in over 750,000 square feet of exhibit space, it is now one of the fastest growing trade shows in the nation (TSW – Trade Show Week 2005-2007). The main focus of the show is on products from newborn through teen, predominantly in the areas of furniture, bedding, room décor, baby gear, gift and layette, toys and related accessories.This is a private trade show for the juvenile products industry and is not open to the general public. We welcome all retailers, exhibiting manufacturers, sales representatives, importer/exporters and members of the media.“
Date: Sept. 13 – 16, 2009
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
Fee: Check site for current pricing info.
If you are attending this Expo or have attended it in the past please give us your review comments…and let us know any tips or if it’s worth the investment!
“2008 National WEDO Tour presents BreakThrough! Impact through Innovation: Your Competitive Advantage (http://www.we-do.net) broadcast live via streaming video to a location near you…WEDO®, Women’s Economic Development Outreach, is a coalition of business experts working in collaboration to provide focused resources that help women owned and managed businesses flourish. ”
Date: Oct 21, 2008
Locations: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania (check site for more details)
Speakers:
- Brenda D. Newberry – Chairman & CEO of The Newberry Group, Inc
- Mary Bahr – President & Creative Director of MAB Advertising, Inc.
- Sally Hughes – President & CEO of Caster Connection
- Moderated by Susan Wilson Solovic of CEO, SBTV.com
If you are attending this event please come back and give us your review comments, we would love to hear what you think!
Baby & Tween Celebration LA
Posted on: October 13, 2008
“Come be a part of the premier ‘kid-licious’ event for babies, toddlers & Tweens, where the hippest moms meet the hottest companies in one of the nation’s coolest cities! Baby & Tween Celebration L.A. (http://www.seascapeproductions.com/) offers a unique opportunity for new and expectant moms, dads, and “young” grandparents to explore and shop for state-of-the-art gear, fashions, technology, furniture decor and more for babies, toddlers & Tweens! ”
Date: April 25-April 26, 2009
Location: Los Angeles Convention Center
Fee: $10 to attend – exhibitor prices available upon request (http://www.seascapeproductions.com/howtoexhibit.php)
If you are attending this event or have attended it in the past please leave a review comment and tell us about it!
“The Dynamic Women Entrepreneurs event (http://dynamicwomenentrepreneurs.com/) will be a small gathering of women entrepreneurs, who will benefit from the wisdom and advice of some of the biggest names in business! Bring yourself, bring your family, but be sure to register early. Limited to 125 participants, the Dynamic Women Entrepreneur event will book quickly. ”
Date: August 7-9, 2009
Location: Disney’s Boardwalk Resort in Walt Disney World®, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Partial Speaker List:
- Tamara Monosoff – Nationally known and coveted author, busines woman and speaker.
- Julie Lenzer-Kirk – Successful business woman, author and speaker
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Peter Shankman – Marketing Guru and Help a Reporter Out founder
If you are attending this event please write a comment review afterwards to let us know if it is worth attending the future years.
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