CONFERENCES
Join Us For The Inaugural Social Media Week DC
You’ve heard of Digital Capital Week (all things DC Tech), right? Well now iStrategy Labs brings you the inaugural Social Media Week DC! If you haven’t signed up you better get on board — just announced are keynotes Macon Phillips, Director of Digital Strategy, The White House, and Joaquin Alvarado, Senior Vice President for Digital Innovation, American Public Radio. With a wide variety of events to choose from we’ve muddled through and picked our top choices, check them out…
What’s Next DC? A Marketing Conference to Beat the Bloat
What’s Next DC claims they’ve cut the fat from your typical bloated marketing conference. For one day only they’ll jam as much information at you it’ll leave you spinning…or floating with the experts they’ll have onsite. Think brain storming, case studies, energized networking and strategic discussions.
Attend TEDx Mid Atlantic: Sense of Place
Few things are worth getting up for before 7:00 a.m. on a Saturday morning, unless there’s a TEDx event in town. Attendees of this year’s TEDx MidAtlantic will probably be so blown away by the line-up of guest speakers they won’t need to be fortified with copious amounts of caffeine.
All Aboard! Join the Rail~Volution
If you live in the DC Metro Area, you know how traffic congestion, pollution, and lack of an adequate and affordable mass transportation system affect your quality of life. However, did you know that Washington has more bicycle commuters than any major city on the East Coast?
Washington Women in PR Annual Award Luncheon
On November 5th, local women in communications will have the opportunity to learn from industry leaders and their achievements, network with fellow professionals, and honor this year’s award winner at the Washington Women in Public Relations 22nd Annual Award Luncheon.
Attend TEDx PennQuarter 2011 and Reinvent Yourself
Just like Dr. Evil, TED has its own Mini-Me, TEDx. If you hurry, you might still be able to be a part of this brain trust event—TEDx PennQuarter 2011 is back in town. This go round, it will be hosted at the forward thinking Woolly Mammoth Theater. If you are fascinated by what the future holds, follow trends, and want to know who the big thinkers are and what they’re doing, then you have to keep up with TED. Started 25 years ago, TED, a nonprofit, is an organization “devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.” It began as an event where visionary people with “world changing ideas” in the areas of technology, entertainment, and design got together to discuss how they could make a difference.
Celebrate Sisterhood in Politics
What could be more inspiring than hearing from a successful female Member of Congress? How about being surrounded by women who have stepped up, run for office, and succeeded? Celebrate sisterhood in politics with female Members of Congress, Chiefs of Staff, and notable leaders at She Should Run’s Inaugural National Conversation.
Activism, Media and Policy Summit 2011
On September 28-29, thought leaders and influential minds in the activist, media and political spheres will gather together in Washington, DC to discuss the revolution of the people-powered movement fueled by the Internet and technology. The two-day summit, organized by David All Group, includes an impressive lineup of speakers and an agenda uniquely categorized by Persuasion, Activation, and Engagement sessions. It will include compelling topics like: The State of the Industry: Adapting to a Digital Age; Mobilizing for Social Good: The Changing Face of Philanthropy; and Brands as Publishers: Interactive Content and Video. These panels and keynote talks will feature industry thought leaders and experts, and you will have the opportunity to network with and learn from them.
ThinkTank 2011 Technology & Education Conference
Lenovo will present a premier event at Georgetown University this July, bringing together K-12 and higher education institutions from around the world to share best practices on using technology to enhance teaching and learning. Educators and IT professionals will discuss and debate today’s most challenging issues, explore innovative solutions and share emerging technologies that can help move education forward.
Capitol Hill Chamber Monthly Business Development Forum
Do You Qualify for the New Federal 8(m) Woman-Owned Small Business Designation?
Capitol Hill Chamber’s monthly Business Development Forum is targeted at small business owners focused on growing their organization. On June 14th they invite you to learn about the new federal 8(m) woman-owned small business designation.
“Socialize” Your Small Business: Understanding Social Media
When I’m not writing about-attending-or hosting an event, I can be found at Network Solutions where I act as Social Media Marketing Lead. One of NetSol’s many community initiatives is Women Grow Business, a blog community of female business owners and entrepreneurs. In the spirit of “paying it forward” we’ve developed a local offline event series to impart relevant guidance and insight to women businesses on the benefits, tradeoffs and tools around social media and how it can support their efforts.
Business Redefined by GWU Women in Business This Weekend
Women! The second annual Business Redefined: Succeeding in a New Era of Business conference is this Saturday, April 2nd, 2011. Hosted by the GW Women in Business, this event aims to highlight the current and up-and-coming trends essential to the business field. With speakers from Fortune 500 companies, corporate sponsors including the Big Four, as well as a networking reception and Ann Taylor trunk show – it’s an affordable event not to be missed! Panel topics include Utilizing Social Media, Entrepreneurship, Emerging Markets, and Business & Public Policy – and the RSVP list is sizzling!
