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I am often asked, “Is there a a blogging conference close to me?” Or perhaps, “How do I find a blog conference to attend.” So, my goal was to create a list were you could see all of the blogging conferences in one spot.
The Epic Blog Conference List
“A faith based conference for homeschooling parents who blog (not just about homeschooling), or are otherwise interested in social media.” (Virginia, October 12-14, 2018 )
“ At ACTIVATE 2018, you’ll walk away from our 2-day live event with a fully completed, working action plan that you can begin applying immediately, as you connect and network with other bloggers, and get direct feedback on the work you’ve been doing. It is a fully immersive experience that will bring more clarity, purpose, and direction to your blogging journey than you ever thought possible. ” (Florida, September 14 – 16, 2018)
“Digital marketers looking for new connections, innovative visions, cutting-edge technologies, and to get a better understanding of the ways in which the best businesses are leveraging them to grow and improve their bottom line.” (New York, July 29-31, 2018)
“Digital marketers looking for new connections, innovative visions, cutting-edge technologies, and to get a better understanding of the ways in which the best businesses are leveraging them to grow and improve their bottom line.” (Singapore, October 1-3, 2018)
“Altitude Summit is the premier business conference for pioneering and rookie bloggers and creatives in this space.” (SOLD OUT)
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“BookExpo is carefully crafted with content and experiences for all those that play a part in the publishing industry. It’s where authors, booksellers, distributors, librarians, literary agents, publishers and more unite to build relationships, learn tactics to bolster business and get the pulse of what’s trending in today’s shifting marketplace.” (New York, May 30-June 1, 2018)
Beer Bloggers and Writers Conference
“Beer bloggers and writers are not only passionate about beer. They are energized by writing about beer, breweries, and the people that make up the beer industry. They are motivated by communicating their views to their communities via their blogs, industry magazines, and social media.” (Virginia, August 10-11, 2018)
“Hands-on, in-depth workshops with leaders in their fields; advanced topics where we take you to the next level in terms of content; and relationship building.” (Canada, May 6, 2018)
“Inspiring and equipping bloggers with the skills for success!” (Florida, October 18 – 19, 2018)
“Geared to advanced level bloggers who know there are things they could be doing better, faster, cheaper, smarter.” (Los Angeles, August 22-24, 2018 and future events TBA)
“ What is it? – Blogging Successfully is an education and information site run by me, Katie Hornor. For Whom? – I teach midlife women entrepreneurs to expand your influence and to make money online. What will I find? – Our trainings concentrate on the areas strong #relationship marketing, content, connections and cash flow. ” (Multiple Cities, Multiple Dates)
“Whether you are a seasoned pro-blogger or a novice just dipping your toes into the vast sea of social media, Bloggy Conference invites you for a time of learning, networking and cultivating your presence in the online community.” (Ohio, September 14-16, 2018)
“Inspiring women to find their voices and turn their passions into content, community and commerce, attracting some of the web’s best talent and top social sites, in topics from food and fashion to politics and parenting.” (New York, August 8-9, 2018)
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“BlogHouse is a nearly all-inclusive three-day and night opportunity to live, work, and learn in a small group environment with both experienced and newer bloggers. There are workshops, panels, networking, and helpful one-on-one attention and advice. There are also some unique surprises, outings, activities, and opportunities for all participants!
” (Tennessee, TBA 2018 Sold Out)
“Entering its fourth year, BlogJam 2018 is a fun, informative, and unique event for the region’s blogging community. This two-day conference will be a hub where this community can come together to create, share, and engage! All topics related to blogs, bloggers, and blogging, will shine in a positive, inclusive atmosphere.” (Canada, October 27-28, 2018)
“Our 3-day conference jam-packed with educational sessions, brand events and influencer interactions. The conference is designed for bloggers and microbloggers of all levels, and pets are welcome.” (TBA)
Christians Writer’s Conference of the Blue Ridge Mountains
“The Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference is the premier training and networking event for both seasoned and aspiring writers and speakers. This event allows participants the ideal opportunity to interact with editors, agents, professional writers and readers, offering outstanding workshops and continuing classes in a wide array of creative categories. Whether you are a professional writer expanding your skills and networking contacts, or a brand new writer just beginning to chase your dream, this Christian Writers Conference is the ideal opportunity to take your creative goals to a higher level.” (North Carolina, May 20 – 24, 2018)
“Learn from the industry’s best and brightest about the topics, trends, and best practices that shape successful content strategies everywhere.” (Minnesota, May 21–23, 2018)
“We’re for the specialists, the jacks-of-all-trades, and the managers. We’re for digital entrepreneurs and small business owners, and we’re for marketing departments big and small. We invite speakers whose lessons will apply whether your job is more technical or more creative.” (Oklahoma, September 20-21, 2018)
“The ConnectHER Media Conference is primarily an invitation-only event for Influencers, Brands, PR, Marketing and Entrepreneurs. This unique and exclusive event is designed to deliver rich content and facilitate direct interaction for those in attendance. #ConnectHER18 guests looking to learn and engage in the conversation. Our focus is on providing quality content in a unique environment where our guests are able to take the information from our event, straight to into their projects. ” (Nevada, August 4-5, 2018)
Content Marketing World Conference
“ Content Marketing World is the one event where you can learn and network with the best and the brightest in the content marketing industry. You will leave with all the materials you need to take a content marketing strategy back to your team – and – to implement a content marketing plan that will grow your business and inspire your audience. ” (Ohio, September 4 – 7, 2018)
“Learn from the industry’s best and brightest about the topics, trends, and best practices that shape successful content strategies everywhere.” (Utah, September 21-22, 2018)
“The Dad 2.0 Summit is an open conversation about the commercial power of dads online, and an opportunity to learn the tools and tactics used by influential bloggers to create high-quality content, build personal brands, and develop business ideas.” (Texas, February 21-23, 2019)
“A blogging conference desiring to equip, encourage, and support a community of women as we seek to know God and make Him known.” (Texas, October 4-6, 2018)
“Join interior design bloggers, new media innovators, and interior design industry leaders for the fifth annual Design Bloggers Conference – the premier conference and experience for professionals actively using or interested in learning about new media and the interior design industry.” (Georgia, February 24-26, 2019)
“Digital Summit is the destination for the latest trends, technologies, best practices, and hands-on techniques you need to stay relevant in the digital marketing ecosystem. ” (Georgia, May 22-23, 2018)
“An accelerated three day experience including learning intensives, small group labs, expert presenters, hands on projects, networking, and more.” (Florida, late September 2018)
Digital Growth Unleashed – formerly Conversion Conference
“Conversion Conference is committed to providing the latest techniques and strategies around conversion testing and optimization. Each event offers a 360-degree view of the entire conversion rate optimization discipline, and the strategies presented are constantly evolving.” (Nevada, May 16 – 17, 2018)
“Everything Food Conference is for food bloggers who want to grow their blogging business while enjoying engaging, hands-on experiences with other talented and seasoned food bloggers… and, of course, indulge in some crazy-good food.” (Utah, May 10-12, 2018)
“Exposure & Profit is a Content Marketing Conference hosted by Kelly McCausey of Love People + Make Money. August 2018 is the fifth EP event and promises to be the best ever!” (Georgia, August 10, 11 & 12th – 2018)
Four days of discovery, business, learning, and connecting with your peers in the personal finance and frugal living niches. This is a large event with extensive vendor hall packed with products and services to make your blogging business easier. (Florida, September 26-29, 2018)
“Focused will … give each attendee that desired focus to implement the next step of success… TOGETHER, with our successful mentors.” (Virginia, July 11-14, 2018)
Food Allergy Bloggers Conference
“This unique conference unites food allergy bloggers with the advocates, medical professionals, and the companies who support food allergy living and safety at one event. With dual tracks of panel discussions focused on disease management and blogging information attendees have chance to learn from experts, which can later be applied and shared with their readers and communities.” (Colorodo, November 9-11, 2018)
“Conference sessions will focus on DIY instruction with a mix of blogging and social media.” (South Carolina, July 12-14, 2018)
“Hispanicize 2016 Week is the iconic, largest annual event for Latino trendsetters and newsmakers in digital content creation, journalism, marketing, entertainment and tech entrepreneurship.” (TBA)
“IDEA World Fitness BlogFest was created to give fitness, wellness and nutrition bloggers a place to network, share ideas, learn from experts, empower one another and connect face-to-face with industry brands. This sold-out, invite-only conference brings together bloggers for 4 action-packed days of in-depth blogging sessions, unforgettable celebrity workouts and exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the largest fitness conference in the world, IDEA World Convention®.” (California, June 28 – July 1, 2018)
“Indulge Conference is a weekend filled with fun, laughter, exploration, education and delicious food. You’ll walk away with a stronger sense of community, enhanced skills, confidence in your business and maybe even a few extra pounds.” (TBA)
International Food Blogger Conference
“Be prepared for amazing seafood, cajun, and creole, from swanky restaurants to casual food trucks, supplemented with creative cocktails and live music on every corner.” (Louisiana, August 24 – 26, 2018)
“An open conversation between Moms + Marketers + Media” (California, May 2-4, 2018)
“Join us for a three-day, one-track conference full of forward-thinking, tactical sessions in SEO, growth marketing, the mobile landscape, analytics, content marketing, and more. At MozCon you’ll connect with our amazing community of industry leaders, chat with the speakers and Moz staff, pick up some cool swag, and even get a hug from our friendly robot, Roger.” (Washington, July 9 – 11, 2018)
“Learn from experienced international and local speakers and enjoy practical training you can go away and implement.” (Utah, November 2 – 3, 2018)
“Simply put, the goal of Podcast Movement is to bring together and educate active and aspiring podcasters, and to grow the podcast community and industry as a whole. We do this through educational and informative breakout sessions and panels spread across six tracks, enlightening and encouraging keynote presentations, and fun networking events and parties. ” (Pennsylvania, July 23 – 26, 2018)
ProBlogger Training Conference
“Learn from experienced international and local speakers and enjoy practical training you can go away and implement.” (Texas, September 24-25, 2018)
“A two-day event, SearchLove brings together some of the world’s leading thinkers in online marketing.
Get up to speed on the latest in search, analytics, content creation, optimizing your website, paid promotions and more.” (Multiple cities)
“The SIMPLY Conference has one main goal: to connect individuals and give them the tools they need to succeed in the fashion & beauty industry. For our SIMPLY LA Conference, we’re taking those goals to heart and changing our programming to give YOU, our fellow bosses, the most valuable experience. ” (California, August 11, 2018)
“A community where imaginative bloggers can come together; learn from one another and walk away invigorated.” (TBA – April annual conference)
“Join 3,000 fellow marketers at the mega-conference designed to inspire and empower you with social media marketing ideas—brought to you by Social Media Examiner.” (California, March 20-22, 2019)
“SXSW 2019 registration and housing information as well as participation opportunities will be announced this summer including PanelPicker, film submissions, artist applications, and more.” (Texas, March 8 – 17, 2019)
“This conference is for food bloggers, foodie influencers, and content creators—for all levels, from beginner to professional!” (Utah, September 14-15, 2018)
“Every year, TBEX partners with fantastic destinations in North America and Europe to bring the travel industry’s most creative minds together to learn, network and do business.” (Various cities, Worldwide)
“Our blend of networking, panels and demos will inspire even the most seasoned culinary and lifestyle blogger.” (TBA and Virtual)
“The Southern C Summit is a niche multi-day conference filled with networking opportunities and educational sessions from the best and the brightest. Attendees, presenters and sponsor connect through carefully crafted events and unique experiences that create meaningful conversations and provide memorable takeaway.” (Georgia, Winter 2018)
“ Top digital influencers and members of the press from the U.S. and Canada will gather for the biggest night of play, meeting face-to-face with the biggest companies in the toy industry to be the first to play with some of this holiday season’s hottest toys.” (Apply for Invite – New York, July 2018)
“ This three day conference will connect you with industry leaders, influencers, and celebrated writers through keynote speeches, small group writing and photography workshops, breakout tutorial sessions, and industry panels. You will learn what’s working in today’s competitive travel industry, timeless business practices, and the skills you need to succeed as a creator.” (Texas, September 20 – 22, 2018)
Travel Writers and Photographers Conference
“ Book Passage has served the Bay Area for more than 40 years, providing the community with an array of author events, writing and language classes, and highly-respected annual conferences. A world renowned community bookstore, we offer a wide variety of books ranging from children’s literature to travel guides, from top-selling fiction to mystery novels, and we continue to work diligently with community and nonprofit organizations. ” (California, August 9 – 12, 2018)
“Top-notch learning and networking at the world’s top parent blog conference.” (Illinois, September 27-29, 2018)
“We All Grow Summit is a conference for Latinas in the digital space. The conversation, networking and learning experiences — all bilingual and in-culture — are crafted to create unique and long-lasting connections, as well as professional growth experiences.” (California, October 20, 2018)
“In 2018, entering its 11th season, the Wine Bloggers Conference will return to Walla Walla, Washington from October 4-7, last having visited the state in 2010.” (Washington, October 4 – 7, 2018)
“The Women in Travel Summit by Wanderful is the first and only travel blogging summit by and for women. Even Wanderful started as a blog and we wanted to give back to other women pursuing their dreams to start a career in travel.” (QC, May 4-6, 2018)
“The WOW Summit is two days of learning, exploring and connecting with moms like you! This event is designed to inspire, connect and empower moms to live and raise a happy, healthy family. Attend expert-led seminars and workshops, sample better-for-you products, and walk away with a huge goody bag. Plus, for bloggers, attend educational workshops focused on blogging and network with brands and other bloggers.” (California, November 2-3, 2018)
Did we miss one? Please let us know in the comments. Thank you.
Thanks, very helpful. 🙂
This is super helpful…thanks so much!
This is so, so helpful! I’ve found that all of the “well-known” blogging/fitness conferences are on the West Coast (Fitbloggin, IDEA World, Beachbody Summit) so I’m happy to hear of some knew ones over on my side of the country 🙂
SoFabU on the Road is bringing hands-on blogger education to 11 cities in 2015 – Los Angeles, Miami, Phoenix, Cincinnati, Seattle, Dallas, NYC, Chicago, Minneapolis, Atlanta, and Bentonville AR. JOIN US!
This March 20 -22 is the 5th annual (and final) Texas Style Council conference; a three day retreat in Texas Hill Country (outside Austin) for female lifestyle and fashion bloggers and small business owners. Keynotes include The Bloggess, TOMS, Hello Giggles, Design for Mankind, and Harkness Hall. Registration includes all meals, camp accommodations, built in networking opportunities, keynote sessions, and customized workshops.
Blogger Bash!
What’s the best way to go about finding the right conference? I’m a beginner looking to grow but I don’t blog about religious content and I need information on everything from design to social media.
Ask other people in your niche. There are many conferences without a religious basis. Actually, very few blogging conferences actually mention religion.
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Food Blog University is in October!
We are hosting a fabulous food blogger conference May 19-21, 2016 in Salt Lake City, UT. We would love to make the list! Thank you.
BarkWorld Social Media Expo November 5-7th 2015 in Atlanta
BarkWorld Expo brings together the most diverse group of influencers that have a pet. Pet bloggers, lifestyle bloggers – including: travel, DIY, and parent, small business owners, and leading brands all converge each year for one goal: to talk and share stories about social media and their pets. This is the only conference designed to help supercharge social strategies as it relates to pet owners.
We’re hosting a food blogger conference in Salt Lake City next May 19-21st. There are ticket options for everyone including live stream tickets so you don’t miss out on anything… well, except the delicious food, networking, and fun events! All bloggers are welcomed! http://www.foodbloggingconference.com/
Don’t forget the Women in Travel Summit!
Would love for you to add Simply Stylist in there :-).
In 2016, we have Los Angeles at The Grove on March 19th, Chicago at the dana hotel on July 16th and New York will be in October 2016.
Hi! Great list – would love if you could add Simply Stylist in there too??
Coming up is Los Angeles on March 19, Chicago on July 16th and New York in October 2016.
http://simplystylist.com/attend-2016/
BAM (Bloggers at Midlife)http://bloggersatmidlife.com/
Great list, you gave me some new ideas for conferences to attend! You may want to add FinCon and Blogging While Brown as well to the list
Thanks for this list, I will share it, since I am a little late please add the Nashville, TN Blogging and Social Media Conference Sept. 1, 2016 9am-2pm at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center . https://nashvillebloggingconference.eventbrite.com
Great resource! Would be great to add BlogJam Atlantic, the first and only blogger’s conference in Atlantic Canada: http://blogjamatlantic.ca/
Hello!
Our conference, SoFabCon, changed to SoFabU on the Road last year. I was wondering if you update your listing from SoFabCon to SoFabUOTR. We already had our Brooklyn event, but we will be going to Chicago, Dallas and LA throughout 2016.
Thanks!
HELLO LIVE is all about helping you creating meaningful engagement through interactive live streaming! This is a new online conference, to be held August 26&27, that focuses on empowering bloggers and influencers with the emerging LIVE interactive broadcasting apps like Periscope, FaceBook Live, YouTube Live and more. Tickets for 2016 are available now!
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http://www.hello-live.us
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Thank you so much for this list. Being a new blogger, I’m trying to network as much as I can! When you have time check out my blog and tell me what you think! KompletelyKai.com it launches June 3, 2016.
Thank you,
BarkWorld 2016 (October 12-16, Atlanta, GA), the world’s largest gathering of animal content creators, connects top consumer brands with some of the most influential bloggers and social media personalities in the industry. Celebrity keynotes and panels will help you perfect your strategy, boost your brand’s awareness and solidify your network at this epic event.
Great list! Thanks for compiling!
Hi there – I live in Ireland and the UAE. It’s always disappointing to find lists that re positioned as being the ultimate information – but only for Americans. Just a gentle reminder there are billions of us who don’t live in the USA so I’d love a similar list from around the world!
Blog Life University is September 21-22, 2017 at The Great Wolf Lodge in Charlotte, NC. It’s a boutique style conference that focuses on encouraging dialog between attendees and speakers so attendance is capped at 150 to create an atmosphere of building relationships.
Excellent information provided in this blog about the blogging conference lists which will be helpful for the networking people to know about the networking events
Thanks for sharing this useful information.
This was a fantastic list. Kudos to the effort you put in for this article! I hope I get the chance to attend at least one conference this year.
Two fantastic blogging or digital marketing conferences coming up this year are the INBOUND 2017 and TBEX.
INBOUND 2017 is sure to be an amazing event with incredible speakers like best-selling author Brene Brown and the former first lady of the United States Michelle Obama among many, many others coming on the dice to give incredible speeches.
Also, self-advertised as the largest social gathering of travel bloggers, content creators, and writers, TBEX or the Travel Blog Exchange is also sure to be a promising event for those of you who want to mingle with the top crowds of the industry and rub shoulders with the most influential bloggers and socially savvy brands.
To know more about these conferences, visit http://blogpanda.io/top-best-blogging-conferences-in-2017/
I just signed up for my first conference (Blogger Week 2017 – UnConference). I am looking forward to meeting new people and growing my blog.
http://www.blackgirlzen.com
Hi,
Very good information, keep up the good work. Thanks!
We would love to see the WOW Summit on your list. October 13-14, 2017 in Itasca, IL. One full day for Bloggers and a second day for Bloggers and Parents!
We added the 2018 event!
BevFluence is a “for us, by us,” conference. We are bloggers, live streamers, videographers, podcasters who want to connect in meaningful ways.
Join us Mar. 22nd -25th in Baltimore!
Useful list of Bloggers’ conferences, thanks for sharing.
Don’t forget CVX Live! In 2017 it expanded to include all influencers. It is a video centric conference, but video is all the rage on all social media platforms. They are about to announce their 2018 dates.
Hello
Very good information, keep up the good work. Thanks
ATTENTION ALL FOOD/LIFESTYLE BLOGGERS:
Tastemaker Conference is an upcoming food blogging conference that you will not want to miss. It will be held at The Falls Event Center in Salt Lake City, UT on September 14-15, 2018.
Who Should Come?
This conference is for food bloggers, foodie influencers, and content creators—for all levels, from beginner to professional!
What Will You Get?
Two days of classes, workshops, and panels (that you get to handpick!), led by the best in the industry, valued at over $2,000
Networking! networking! networking! The relationships you will make with like-minded foodies and sponsors are essential to growing a thriving food blogging business
FOOD! (And you know it will be good—this is a food blogger event after all!)
An awesome swag bag, valued at over $200 in goodies
We believe that Tastemaker Conference will help food bloggers reach their fullest potential and wildest dreams, and would love to see you there.
Visit our website http://www.tastemakerconference.com to learn more or purchase a ticket!
Added to the list!